RIP Kev

Seamus OReally said:
I'm relatively new in these parts, so I didn't know Kev well. But this thread makes it clear that he was deeply loved and appreciated by all.
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Here is a thread if you're interested by Kev that gives you a little taste of what he's gone though in the last couple years

Here's The Skinny

Guys, I'm not sure this is the ideal setting for this but it struck me as the easiest way to get info to the guys. Typing is still a bit of a chore after my little adventure, still not fully recovered from the bang on the head and words sometimes don't come. So this is the easiest for me rather...
www.thetonerooms.com
 
Seamus OReally said:
I'm relatively new in these parts, so I didn't know Kev well. But this thread makes it clear that he was deeply loved and appreciated by all.
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As I have said to most new guys who have stuck around, I welcome each and every one of you. Glad you joined us.

Sgt Preston, Seamus, 4 Sticks, and before them, Headache, Jethro, Amp Mad, and yes, even Mitch who has brought in so many new friends. I could count literally hundreds of you guys, and still leave some out just for brevity. The thing I like most is like Mitch, who has become as close as a blood brother of my own mother, we all for the most part encourage and build up one another in here. Guys who have been here the longest can back me up on this. smitty_p Wav, jtcnj , SG John, thatbastarddon, etc.

When we lose one of our brethren to deaths, it really leaves a significant hole.
I sure do hope I am wrong, but if any angst or bad mouthing of anyone happens in this thread or elsewhere, I hope is ceases and desists.

Again RIP to Kev, and to all of Kev's family and friends, my sympathies.
 
Far Rider said:
Here is a thread if you're interested by Kev that gives you a little taste of what he's gone though in the last couple years

Here's The Skinny

Guys, I'm not sure this is the ideal setting for this but it struck me as the easiest way to get info to the guys. Typing is still a bit of a chore after my little adventure, still not fully recovered from the bang on the head and words sometimes don't come. So this is the easiest for me rather...
www.thetonerooms.com
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Good lord!!! I somehow missed this entire thread. After the fact…. All I can say is YIKES. What an ordeal.
 
chilipeppermaniac said:
As I have said to most new guys who have stuck around, I welcome each and every one of you. Glad you joined us.

Sgt Preston, Seamus, 4 Sticks, and before them, Headache, Jethro, Amp Mad, and yes, even Mitch who has brought in so many new friends. I could count literally hundreds of you guys, and still leave some out just for brevity. The thing I like most is like Mitch, who has become as close as a blood brother of my own mother, we all for the most part encourage and build up one another in here. Guys who have been here the longest can back me up on this. smitty_p Wav, jtcnj , SG John, thatbastarddon, etc.

When we lose one of our brethren to deaths, it really leaves a significant hole.
I sure do hope I am wrong, but if any angst or bad mouthing of anyone happens in this thread or elsewhere, I hope is ceases and desists.

Again RIP to Kev, and to all of Kev's family and friends, my sympathies.
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Good one Chilli. Kudos!
 
chilipeppermaniac said:
As I have said to most new guys who have stuck around, I welcome each and every one of you. Glad you joined us.

Sgt Preston, Seamus, 4 Sticks, and before them, Headache, Jethro, Amp Mad, and yes, even Mitch who has brought in so many new friends. I could count literally hundreds of you guys, and still leave some out just for brevity. The thing I like most is like Mitch, who has become as close as a blood brother of my own mother, we all for the most part encourage and build up one another in here. Guys who have been here the longest can back me up on this. smitty_p Wav, jtcnj , SG John, thatbastarddon, etc.

When we lose one of our brethren to deaths, it really leaves a significant hole.
I sure do hope I am wrong, but if any angst or bad mouthing of anyone happens in this thread or elsewhere, I hope is ceases and desists.

Again RIP to Kev, and to all of Kev's family and friends, my sympathies.
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I am here because of @chilipeppermaniac . @inspector 20 AKA Robert Herndon . I had conversations with them on the MF and was invited here, I did bring a number of new members with me, and some of those members did the same.

I didn’t know Kev the way some of you knew him, but I had nothing but respect for him and his wit , I am very sad to have learned of his passing.
But I now feel as if I had known him much better, and longer than I did.

My condolences to his wife who I hope will still check in on his friends here at The Tone Rooms
 
Mitch Pearrow SJMP said:
I am here because of @chilipeppermaniac . @inspector 20 AKA Robert Herndon . I had conversations with them on the MF and was invited here, I did bring a number of new members with me, and some of those members did the same.

I didn’t know Kev the way some of you knew him, but I had nothing but respect for him and his wit , I am very sad to have learned of his passing.
But I now feel as if I had known him much better, and longer than I did.

My condolences to his wife who I hope will still check in on his friends here at The Tone Rooms
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Don't forget to tell everyone that we are both Carpenter brothers too, my West Coast Framer.
 
I am still trying to process the loss of Kev.

Our conversations were of many topics but, most of all, he gave me fantastic advice on life when I needed it and was a friend when I needed it the most.

I would have walked into fire for him and would for the rest of the guys from then. I owe yall so much.

I will see you on the other side Brother Kev.
 
This has still got me really screwed up. I've been so pissed off at AMS for his stupid thoughtless comment that I haven't been able to take the time to process it. I feel like I've lost a close family member, it feels the same way. I could deal with Kev disappearing for a while, but I always knew he'd be back eventually. It sucks knowing he won't be back. There's a hole in the brotherhood. I don't know if this song is really appropriate in this situation, but it's been stuck in my head for days now while I'm thinking about all the good times we had.


Oh-whoa-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh-whoa-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I (oh-whoa-oh) I (oh, oh, oh) I (oh, oh) I
I (oh-whoa-oh) I (oh, oh, oh) I (oh, oh) I

Saw the wanderin' eye, inside my heart
Shouts and battle cries, from every part
I can see those tears, every one is true
When the door appears, I'll go right through, ooh

I stand in liquid light, like everyone
Built my life with rhymes, to carry on
And it gives me hope, to see you there
The things I used to know, that one fine

One fine day
One fine day

In a small dark room, where I will wait
Face to face I find, I contemplate
Even though a man, is made of clay
Everything can change, that one fine

One fine day
One fine day
One fine day

Then before my eyes, is standing still
I beheld it there, a city on a hill
I complete my tasks, one by one
I remove my masks, when I am done

Then a piece of mind, fell over me
In these troubled times, I still can see
We can use the stars, to guide the way
It is not that far, the one fine

One fine day
One fine day
One fine day
One fine day

Oh-whoa-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh-whoa-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I (oh-whoa-oh) I ya (oh, oh, oh) I (oh, oh) I ya
I (oh-whoa-oh) I ya (oh, oh, oh) I (oh, oh) I ya
I (oh-whoa-oh) I ya (oh, oh, oh) I (oh, oh) I ya
I (oh-whoa-oh) I ya (oh, oh, oh) I (oh, oh) I ya
Oh-whoa-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

:cry:
 
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DirtySteve said:
This has still got me really screwed up. I've been so pissed off at AMS for his stupid thoughtless comment that I haven't been able to take the time to process it. I feel like I've lost a close family member, it feels the same way. I could deal with Kev disappearing for a while, but I always knew he'd be back eventually. It sucks knowing he won't be back. There's a hole in the brotherhood. I don't know if this song is really appropriate in this situation, but it's been stuck in my head for days now while I'm thinking about all the good times we had.


Oh-whoa-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh-whoa-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I (oh-whoa-oh) I (oh, oh, oh) I (oh, oh) I
I (oh-whoa-oh) I (oh, oh, oh) I (oh, oh) I

Saw the wanderin' eye, inside my heart
Shouts and battle cries, from every part
I can see those tears, every one is true
When the door appears, I'll go right through, ooh

I stand in liquid light, like everyone
Built my life with rhymes, to carry on
And it gives me hope, to see you there
The things I used to know, that one fine

One fine day
One fine day

In a small dark room, where I will wait
Face to face I find, I contemplate
Even though a man, is made of clay
Everything can change, that one fine

One fine day
One fine day
One fine day

Then before my eyes, is standing still
I beheld it there, a city on a hill
I complete my tasks, one by one
I remove my masks, when I am done

Then a piece of mind, fell over me
In these troubled times, I still can see
We can use the stars, to guide the way
It is not that far, the one fine

One fine day
One fine day
One fine day
One fine day

Oh-whoa-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh-whoa-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I (oh-whoa-oh) I ya (oh, oh, oh) I (oh, oh) I ya
I (oh-whoa-oh) I ya (oh, oh, oh) I (oh, oh) I ya
I (oh-whoa-oh) I ya (oh, oh, oh) I (oh, oh) I ya
I (oh-whoa-oh) I ya (oh, oh, oh) I (oh, oh) I ya
Oh-whoa-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

:cry:
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All of us that were close to him feel exactly the same way. And with it being Friday night, that loss seems more amplified since we used to have such great times on that night. One of the best pieces of advice I ever heard was don't let someone get into your head, because it takes your power away from you and gives it to them.
 
Far Rider said:
All of us that were close to him feel exactly the same way. And with it being Friday night, that loss seems more amplified since we used to have such great times on that night. One of the best pieces of advice I ever heard was don't let someone get into your head, because it takes your power away from you and gives it to them.
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I didn't even realize it was Friday night until just a little while ago. That's how screwed up my head is.
 
DirtySteve said:
I didn't even realize it was Friday night until just a little while ago. That's how screwed up my head is.
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I get it Steve. My whole world has been on pause since I heard the news.

It's weird because I really didn't know Kev but at the surface level, but I keep thinking that it affected me more than it should. It's been a weird week. I keep saying that the world will level out and get a semblance of normalcy, but it just keeps getting wierder by the day. I can't say that it has affected me as much as those close to him, because it just couldn't. I can say, since I've lost someone else extremely close that things do get better and only in the sense that the hurt from losing slowly morphs into joyous memories and longing. At least for me that is how things have changed.

As I'm drinking a fine Scotland single-malt tonight, I remember the good times and tearful laughter that Kev gave to me and us. I cannot count the number of times reading his derails in forums had me choking with laughter, tears streaming down my face and the wife asking me, "wtf is wrong with you!?!?" The solace and comfort I have is knowing that I need to pass that along to people around me so that, if they could experience a mere sliver of his good humor and cheeky commentary, the world will be a slightly better place.

yes, those are tears in my eye, and btw, FU. RIP Kev.
 
DirtySteve said:
This has still got me really screwed up. I've been so pissed off at AMS for his stupid thoughtless comment that I haven't been able to take the time to process it. I feel like I've lost a close family member, it feels the same way. I could deal with Kev disappearing for a while, but I always knew he'd be back eventually. It sucks knowing he won't be back. There's a hole in the brotherhood. I don't know if this song is really appropriate in this situation, but it's been stuck in my head for days now while I'm thinking about all the good times we had.


Oh-whoa-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh-whoa-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I (oh-whoa-oh) I (oh, oh, oh) I (oh, oh) I
I (oh-whoa-oh) I (oh, oh, oh) I (oh, oh) I

Saw the wanderin' eye, inside my heart
Shouts and battle cries, from every part
I can see those tears, every one is true
When the door appears, I'll go right through, ooh

I stand in liquid light, like everyone
Built my life with rhymes, to carry on
And it gives me hope, to see you there
The things I used to know, that one fine

One fine day
One fine day

In a small dark room, where I will wait
Face to face I find, I contemplate
Even though a man, is made of clay
Everything can change, that one fine

One fine day
One fine day
One fine day

Then before my eyes, is standing still
I beheld it there, a city on a hill
I complete my tasks, one by one
I remove my masks, when I am done

Then a piece of mind, fell over me
In these troubled times, I still can see
We can use the stars, to guide the way
It is not that far, the one fine

One fine day
One fine day
One fine day
One fine day

Oh-whoa-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh-whoa-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I (oh-whoa-oh) I ya (oh, oh, oh) I (oh, oh) I ya
I (oh-whoa-oh) I ya (oh, oh, oh) I (oh, oh) I ya
I (oh-whoa-oh) I ya (oh, oh, oh) I (oh, oh) I ya
I (oh-whoa-oh) I ya (oh, oh, oh) I (oh, oh) I ya
Oh-whoa-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

:cry:
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Knowing Kev from the forums doesn't make him any less of a close family member. He was a very real friend to us and his loss hurts.

I had another cry after we texted earlier today and I'm OK with that because it is OK to cry when we lose someone we care about.

I just cant imagine what Elaine and Lee are going through right now. All my love to you.
 
CoyotesGator said:
Knowing Kev from the forums doesn't make him any less of a close family member. He was a very real friend to us and his loss hurts.

I had another cry after we texted earlier today and I'm OK with that because it is OK to cry when we lose someone we care about.

I just cant imagine what Elaine and Lee are going through right now. All my love to you.
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I feel like he was more a family member than some of my own family. It hit me hard after we talked today. I was wiping tears while I wrote that post and listened to that song while I was trying to find the lyrics. It's been stuck in my head for days, but I hadn't actually listened to it until I posted it.
 
DirtySteve said:
This has still got me really screwed up. I've been so pissed off at AMS for his stupid thoughtless comment that I haven't been able to take the time to process it.
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Dear Dirty Steve, and to all and any others who were disappointed with AMS’s infamous post…:

I’m pretty sure that at this forum, there never has been a thread that blew up into 6 pages within the first day of its inception… Which is also a testament to the influence of what our beloved brother Kev brought to this unique forum. But I’m also pretty sure that some of us, perhaps at other forums, have come across other interesting threads and when we checked back at a later time the thread has expanded to quite a few pages. At this point, it can be tempting to skip the unread posts and go to the most current posts. I believe this is what happened with AMS. He did not know that the lovely Mrs Kev stepped into Kev’s account to mingle with us knuckleheads and express her gratitude. Being the old flatulent that AMS is, imagine his confusion!

AMS lives about 20 minutes from me. About 5 years ago we met up and had good beer and good food, with some interesting conversation of course. I can assure to all the brothers and sisters here at TTR, that AMS is a good dude with a good heart. My dos centavos…
 
Far Rider said:
All of us that were close to him feel exactly the same way. And with it being Friday night, that loss seems more amplified since we used to have such great times on that night. One of the best pieces of advice I ever heard was don't let someone get into your head, because it takes your power away from you and gives it to them.
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I heard something similar about never letting someone live rent free in your consciousness. It destroys your own quality of life.
 
Hi all
Can I ask a small favour ?
When I was here last, I received a private message from a member that contained a conversation trail between Kevin and him about his daughter's trip to Scotland. I've thought about how nice it was to read some of Kevin's own words, it felt like hearing from him again and was thinking it might be comforting if I could read some posts actually written by him, not in his private messages (I would honour that privacy), just on the site in general ?
I've spoken to Steve and he informed me that there's a function that would allow me to find stuff he posted.
So my question is, is it ok to use Kevin's membership to maybe have a wee look ?
Thanks, Elaine.
 
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