"Ken and I grew up together in a small neighbor hood. As kids along with his brother Skip, we played every sport imaginable. Ken of course was the better athlete. We also went through school together. Upon graduation from high school we joined the Marine Corps on the same day. Ken joined the Army upon completion of his Marine service. While we were both in the Marines I did connect with him several times while I was stationed in Philadelphia. I was shocked to hear of his death.

I have many fond memories of our childhood together. In May, the American Legion Post (Post 0475) places small American flags for veterans buried in our local cemeteries. I go out of my way to place a flag on Ken's grave."