
Ken Burns
1953-04-03 1974-04-25I find it very difficult to say anything about Kenny because his death, when we were so young, broke my heart. I think there will always be a hurt in that memory. Kenny was a kind and generous soul. He was so reapectful of me and I can honestly say he never hurt me, but instead was a constant source of strength. He could be hilarious at times and had a depth of faith that inspired me. He carried burdens most people didn't know, yet was always there to help anyone who needed it. He was an incredible friend to his legally blind roommate in college and was a much better student than I was. He was sincere and honest and just plain good. I don't know why he left so soon. I am grateful to have known him, to have been loved by him , and to have been able to love him, as much as a stupid girl of 20 is able to love. We had a saying together "there is always love on the other side of pain." It was a big pain to lose him and a great loss to many people who knew Kenny, but I believe his love is on the other side of that loss. I hope this tribute somehow honors him well and I know he is here with us in spirit for our 50th class reunion. He would have loved it!
tribute by Karen (Ege) Sorrell