Ken is also a very good athlete, unfortunately he picked up my genes and put on more weight than a good athlete can handle. He may be the best shooter in basketball in our family. From the time he was a little guy, he had radar on his shots. I remember when Bobby was in high school, at halftime of one of his games, they had a 3-point shootout contest for money. All the contestants were high schoolers but Bobby snuck Ken in as a contestant. I think Ken may have been in the sixth grade. Each contestant had to shoot five three-point shots from five different locations. On one end of the court, one of the football players got unconscious and made four out of five. On our end of the court, up steps Ken. Everyone was watching to see who this little guy was. many of them knew he was Bobby's brother. He banged in the first shot and everyone went "Oooooh." Then he hit his next two and by now the entire gym was watching him, cheering him on. He missed his fourth shot and now needed to make his fifth shot just to tie. He fired in the fifth shot from the corner and as soon as it left his hands, he pointed his hand into the air and yelled, "Yeah!" So now there was a play off for the money. The other guy made one, I think. Ken stepped up and nailed three out of five and walked home with the fifteen bucks. Everyone was cheering their butts off for him.

He played little league baseball and pee-wee football but the only sport he really excelled in was basketball. Had he not gained the weight, he most likely would have been the best player in our family. I can't say for sure though cause Deb was awesome.

Ken loves music, all kinds and loves hanging out "wit my boys" while tooling around town in his Mustang GT. Really a cool looking car. Check out his pic page to see it.

If you have Ken for a friend, you have a real friend. He is presently working with his brother, Bobby, and still trying to figure out what he really wants to do for a career in his life. He is very good at his job now but not sure that is what he wants to do all his life. Whatever he selects, I know he has the potential to be very good at it. If you ever get to meet Ken, you will always love him.

I suppose because I have a weight problem too, I am so very close to him. It breaks my heart sometimes when I see the problems "we" have with this weight. But I am old and can "hack it." Ken is still young and dealing with it. Little by little, I see him developing more self-confidence and will soon be on his way, developing his life as he wants it to be.

I just love him so much. No matter how tough things may be going, he is always worrying about me. I tell him I am fine and get on with his life but that is Ken. His family comes first, then his friends, then himself. I am sure he will get it straightened out soon.

One of the nicest things I have ever read was on his personal (ugly) web site...lol The question was asked who his heroes in life were. He responded with, "I only know one hero. My dad." What else can you say after that? I love you so much Ken and will always be very proud of you in what ever you do. Thank you for so may very personal memories. You, like your brothers and sister, have made my life so complete. I am so lucky to have had you for a son. You have no idea how much I love you.