Ken Leatherman Needs Prayers and Thoughts

[jasondinner]

Ken, I am so sorry for your loss.

I can't imagine what the parents are going through right now.

As I watch my kids doing their thing, it reminds me how much we
take for granted.

All I can say is I'm sorry.

Jason

[Richard Tunnah]

Chris,
Thanks for posting. As already said difficult to know what to say to you Ken over such a so terrible and tragic thing. Thoughts with you.

Rich

[Steven Carl Kelly]

Ken and I have worked together in the past. I was saddened to hear this. My thoughts and prayers...

[DougBarger]

Ken you've always had my respect for being a true light here and I know many who believe the same.

The mind struggles to try to make sense of the times and seasons and as you know many of these things we'll never understand while still here.

While the assurance of being reunited with your granddaughter in that day when we're all called home to glory must seem such little consolation in the shock of such sudden loss in the here and now, it is in that hope I've placed my trust that the God of all peace would now comfort you and her mother with the peace of God which passes all understanding and keep you in his tender loving compassions until
that day when you will see her again with the joy only heaven knows when all tears shall be wiped away in the name of our Lord Jesus, amen.

Please know you are loved and not alone during this time.

Let me know if I can be of any help to you.

With sincerest respect and sympathies,
Doug

[Tina M. Rideout]

OMG, I am speachless. I have worked with Ken for a few years and I always enjoyed talking and laughing with his granddaughter while we chatted.

Ken I love you and wish you all the best and you and Barb are in my prayers.

Tina

[Saul']

So sorry to hear this. Ken, my thoughts are with you and your family.

[Thaddaeus T. Hogg]

It hurts... I KNOW it hurts! Sometimes you just don't know how you will get over the pain... but you will! You, Barb, your son and daughter-in-law may feel all alone right now but you aren't! You have a Warrior family that cares a lot for you and all your family. If there were a way for all of us to teleport ourselves to your side, I'm sure that most of us would... but there isn't! All we can do is join you in your grief and tell you that we care for you and we are here to support you.

Something like this is NEVER easy but they say time heals all wounds... and it will! Yet time is something you just never had enough of with your granddaughter It's so sad that it takes something like this to remind all of us just how precious life is and that we should never take it for granted. Ken, I think you are one of the very few people who DID realize just how precious the time was when it came to your granddaughter and you spent some very quality time with her. You have absolutely nothing to regret when it comes to that!

You and Barb are one-of-a-kind people and you WILL get through this. It may not seem like it right now, but you will! Somehow, you will come out on the other side and you will be stronger. You will touch other peoples lives like you never could have before. You will rise above this and you will endure. You will be forever changed, but that is what life is all about, isn't it... change? We finally have to accept the change, we learn to adjust to it and we move on even though it may be heart breaking... and I KNOW you are heart broken right now!!!

Ken, just know that you and Barb are loved, admired and respected! You have touched many lives and your reward will be great. We are all with you during this time and you are not alone. From all the folks down at Stumpwoody Holler, we offer our condolences and tell you that we are truly sorry for your loss!

Take care and God bless you!

[John Rogers]

Ken, my offer remains open indefinitely. Hang in there, brother. You're in my prayers.

John

[Joe Giannetti]

Sorry To Hear about this horrible tragedy....
My thoughts and prayers are with you Ken.

[Martin Luxton]

Ken,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you tonight.

I hope you are able to be strong because your son and daughter-in-law will need a rock to help them keep their lives together after such a terrible tragedy.

As other people have said, if there is anything you need . . .

Martin

[TiffanyDow]

Ken, prayers of strength for you and your family are being sent. I have a 4 year old daughter too and my heart breaks for you.
Tiff

[AtomicFlipper]

oh my god, when I read this I felt a huge sense of sadness, I have 4 children myself and can only imagine the pain you are suffering right now.

The high spirit will be with you right now, call on it for guidance.

[Kenneth Fox]

My heart breaks when I hear things like this.
My thoughts and prayers are with Ken and his family.

[Joseph Johnson]

You in our thoughts and prayers Ken.

[Jenni Mac]

Hi Ken

You've been exceptionally good to me and my family and at this tragic time for you and your family, I'd like to wish you all well.

Take good care, Jenni

[jacktackett]

Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Ken. Please let us know if there's anything at all we can do to help.
respectfully,
--Jack

[Doug]

Ken and Family,

My heart aches for you all at this time. I cannot begin to imagine the reality of your loss, being blessed with a 5 year old granddaughter myself, I will not allow my mind to go there...

Ken we have never met yet please accept the condolences from my wife and I. As many have stated, please do let others know with any needs at this time, as well, the future.

Know too our prayers are with you all.

Sincerely,
Doug

[Linda Van Fleet]

What a terrible tragedy - the worst. I will pray for you and your family, Ken.

[Craig McPherson]

To Ken and Family,

You have my sincere condolences.
I have emailed Ken about his brilliant articles a few times and he is a genuine MAN.

Craig

[J Elizabeth Dize]

Ken,

I don't even know what to say -- I suppose no one does. Please let us know if you need anything to help you get through this.

Your family is in our prayers.

[Tracy Yates]

It's hard for me to even find words to express my sympathies that go out to Ken and his family. I cannot imagine such a terrible loss, and at such an innocent age.

My heart goes out to Ken. My families prayers and thoughts will be with you.


Tracy

[kf]

Sending prayers for some peace and comfort for you and your family Ken.

[Chris W. Sutton]

I have had a lot of people asking me about setting up some sort of fund and it is greatly appreciated. At this point, Ken and Barb think they can cover everything but I am not going to press to hard because this is all still to overwhelming for them.

I know everyone wants to help but let's let them get through this rough patch and then we can see what they may or may not need.

You people are great and the family is really touched by your outpouring.

[Elmer Hurlstone]

Thanks, Chris, for posting this.

Ken,

Becky and I are saddened by this tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Barb and the parents.

For some things there is simply no earthly explanation.

With warm and prayerful regard,

Elmer

[Kevin Riley]

I talked to Ken my this morning. His little girl is up on my monitor. I haven't felt this wrench of loss in decades. His little girl was all of ours. It makes you stop and realize how fragile life is. How you must cherish every moment you can and live life to the fullest.

[Bev Clement]

Like many others, we have talked and worked with Ken, and the beautiful little girl is in the picture Ken has on Skype.

Ken know you and Barb and the family are in our thoughts and prayers, and many of us are a call away if you need anything.

I just spoke to Ken and he hasn't had any sleep for 36 hours. He needs to get some rest now.

Chris thanks for letting us all know.

Ken, don't forget anything you need, just ask.

[Tom Ryan]

I'm sorry for your loss Ken. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

[Frank Donovan]

Ken,

I'm so very sorry to hear this news. It's utterly heartbreaking.

I wish you and your family all the strength in the world.

(Chris, thanks for posting)


Frank

[Brad Gile]

Ken,

I don't personally know you but I'm very sorry for your loss and my prayers go out to you and your family. Losing anyone in your family is never easy especially a child. I will pray that that God comforts you and your family in this time of loss.

-Brad

[Peggy Baron]

Oh, Ken, I am so so sorry. If I could give you comfort, I would in a heartbeat.

My deepest sympathy,
Peggy

[Ron Killian]

Like others have said, there seems to be no words in times like this. I can't even imagine.

My family's prayers will be with Ken and his family.

[TerrieS]

Ken, I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my 9 year-old daughter unexpectedly and it was devastating to our family. I knew without a doubt that the prayers of our family, friends, and even strangers were helping us to cope and be strong. The hardest time is after the funeral when everyone goes home and you are left with time to think. Let us know how we can help. Prayers are being sent for you and yours.

Blessings,
Terrie

[Charles Harper]

I cannot think of any words to say, Ken.

I do believe that God can whatever is necessary in times like this.

My wife and I will pray that He does.

May the God of Peace So richly bless you my friend.

Take Care,
Charles Harper

[astaga]

Ken,
Like others, I've the privilege of knowing Ken having chatted with him some time back on one of his WSOs I've got.

My thots and prayers are with you and the family....

[Allen Graves]

Thoughts and prayers from my family to yours, Ken. A beautiful day will come when you can both play with each other once again!

Sincerely
Allen Graves

[Diana Lane]

I wish I could mend this, turn back the clock. How utterly heartbreaking. It makes everything else seem so... irrelevant. There really aren't the words. I'm so sorry, Ken. Thinking of you and yours, and desperately wishing there was something I could do to make it different. I hope you find some kind of peace soon.

[Jeffery]

My heart goes out to you Ken. I remember my first conversation with you and she was at your side.

Jeffery 100% :-)

[copierguy23]

I'm a brand new grandfather with an 11 month old granddaughter. In just this short period of time, I have begun to love her more than any other person in my lifetime. There is such hope and innocence in her eyes. We cannot even imagine the pain Ken is feeling. Perhaps we can all learn from this tragic loss by paying special attention to those who rely on us for guidance. My prayers to Ken and his family.

[Chuck Evans]

Ken,

I am deeply sorry for your loss and if there is anything I can do or you need someone to talk to outside of the family just give me a ring.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

chuck

[Jeff Henshaw]

An absolute tragedy.

There is nothing more to say, than has already been said.

My deepest sympathy,

Jeff Henshaw.

[edhan]

Such accident is always so terrible. That is why I always reminds my family members to be careful in everything they do. Make sure safety comes first. My children used to run round the house without looking and got knocked once awhile. So after constant reminder, this does not happen again.

Bless her soul and hope Ken will get over that incident. We send our prayers to him and family.

[Kay King]

I'm so sorry, Ken. How heartbreaking this is for you and your wife and for your entire family. I know your granddaughter had a very special place in your heart. Her poor Mother must be devastated. This is truly sad news.

kay

[peter gibson]

Senseless tragedy. My heart and prayers go out to Ken and his family. These stories always suit to remind me that it's not always cancer, earthquakes or bombs killing us. Life can be extinguished by the most innocuous of circumstances.

Breathing in and out every day is such a gift that sometimes we forget. This should be another reminder that taking things for granted is a fools errand.

Just horrible. I'm so sorry this happened.

[Norma Holt]

Words cannot express the loss nor time heal the wound. Tragic, horrible, and yet God's will. We are called to accept too much some times and yet we are given so many blessings, and grandchildren are right up there. An awful tragedy. God bless everyone involved especially the parents and Ken.

Norma

[Kirahster]

Ken,

I am so sorry for your loss.
I know there is nothing that anyone can say to take away the pain that you are feeling now.
As a parent, I can only imagine what you are going through and I am truly, truly sorry.

[Oosha]

Ken, my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. As a parent, I know our lives revolve around our kids and I cannot imagine what you must be going through.

Please know that God will carry you through this. He will give you and your family the strength to handle this terrible loss.

May God bless the little angel!

Usha

[Chuck Burke]

I am so sorry. God be with you, Ken.

[Ron Kerr]

Ken is a really good guy and I am devastated that such a tragedy has befallen his family.

Our thoughts are with you Ken.

[Popstar]

Ken,

Everything I want to say just seems so cliched and meaningless right now. So just know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Debbie

[Guitarnut]

Ken there are no words. Just know that you and your family are in the prayers of many around the world. I wish you peace.

Scott