Ken Leatherman Needs Prayers and Thoughts

[TorontoCarol]

I'm weeping as I read all of these posts. Partly for you Ken, knowing how much your heart is breaking. And partly as I remember the death of my 2 year old great-grandaughter a few years ago. You think that you'll never get through the sorrow - but you do. You wonder why it happened and if you could only turn back the clock - but you can't.

But somehow, God gives you the strength to pick up the pieces of your heart, to hold onto all those wonderful memories, and even to let yourself love another child someday as completely as you once did.

Ken, my prayer for you and your family is that you will hold tight to the memories and experience the peace that passes understanding.

Carol

[Baruch]

Ken, even though I don't know you personally my heart goes out to you. As a father of two, its very difficult to deal with something like this. My heart sunk after reading the post.

From my family to your family, our hears and prayers goes to you and your family.

[Jagged]

Ken,
No words can heal this...celebrate her life and cherrish the memories....
Draw strength from your warrior family. We grieve with you Ken

Prayers to you and your family.

Ken Perry

[ildarius]

deepest condolences...

The falling T.V sets are a growing problem and unfortunately, due to their small size, it's children who suffer the most

[Sagar Mehta]

I'm absolutely speechless at this. Life is just so UNFAIR.

My sympathies and good thoughts are with your family and you, Ken. I am sure you will get through this rough phase of life fast.

Regards,
Sagar

[amreen]

Hi ken

I will pray from bottom of my heart for your grand daughter. I have only one daughter 3+. Some times imaginary accidents relating her occurs in my mind and it makes me crazy. I understand what you feeling and going through.

All the sympathy will stay for ever with you and family.

Amreen

[John Durham]

This is heart wrenching news... my God. What can we do? I am sorry Ken, I dont know you, but I know wherever you are you are hurting right now. I'm so sorry. Will say a prayer for you and your family.

[dave147]

What an awful tragedy and so very sad. Very sorry to hear that.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

[Nigel Greaves]

Ken,

I'm so sorry to hear your terrible news. Nothing we say is enough but maybe our prayers will help.

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Nigel

[russmarsha]

Ken my prayers are with you and your family, I have been through this myself, I have lost 2 children 1 to an accident and 1 to a brain tumor.
With gods help you will get through this, remeber that when the time comes you will be re-united.

Russ

[jhongren]

I knew about this from Doug Barger a moment ago...I really dont know what to say...

I feel really sad when I heard it...my heart broke...

Glad that Ken has so much support and love from this forum

John

[Shannon Herod]

Ken,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. If you need anything let me know.


Shannon

[Lindsay Brynn]

I'm so sorry to read this news. I will be thinking of Ken and his family.

[Al Andrews]

What an awful tragedy! My heart and prayers go out to Ken and his family.

Al

[Paul M]

Ken,

I cant imagine what you must be going through.

My thoughts are with you and your family.


-Paul

[Prashaant]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Ken. May you have the strength to deal with this loss.

[Dave777]

Ken,

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your terrible loss, especially when so unexpectedly. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Celebrating life and sharing those treasured memories has always been a great help for me in the healing process of losing special people in my life.

Will say a special prayer for you and your family and share a favorite quote for your special granddaughter...

I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love. Leo Buscaglia

Thanks Chris for making us all aware. Just a quick suggestion for consideration! If Ken and his family might be open to the idea of a memorial web site for his granddaughter, maybe some warriors might be willing to help out. Could possibly include the raising of funds in her memory to help out other young children in some Special way...

Just thought I'd make that suggestion...

Dave

[milan]

Ken, my prayers are with you and your family in this shocking accident. Your angel is back to heaven with angels.

[TheMagicShow]

Originally Posted by Chris W. Sutton

I talked to Ken this morning and he told me his little 4 year old granddaughter was killed last night in a tragic accident. She was in the bedroom with her mother when a television set accidentally fell on her and fractured her skull. Ken was with his granddaughter when she died.

He is absolutely heartbroken and he needs everyone's thoughts and prayers. He babysat her all the time and it seems like every time I talked to him, she was with him. Needless to say, his family is totally devastated.

I have known Ken for many years and he is one of the most honest, kind, considerate and caring people I have ever had the pleasure to know. We need to gather around him as a member of the WF family and let him know that we are all here for him.

I would also ask that everyone who is on his article a day list be patient while he gets through this tragedy.

Take care!

EDIT:

Ken gave me permission to post this and he asks that I remind everyone to be aware of what your kids are doing and to make sure you see that your television sets are secure so that something like this will not happen to anyone here.

Hi Ken,

I am so sorry for your loss, this is awful and I wish you and your family speedy recovery.

[howudoin]

My deepest sympathies for the affected family. Hope you find courage through this tough time.

Bhupinder

[Steve Faber]

Ken,
That's about the most horrible thing I could imagine. Prayers are with you. Take it 1 day at a time.

Steve

[Robin L.]

I don't know Ken as I haven't had the privilege of meeting him but my heart breaks for him and this child's parents. Nothing anyone can say can make you feel any better, for this is just pure tragedy! My God keep you in His comfort as Heaven has received a beautiful angel. On behalf of my entire family, our deepest sympathies to you and your family at this most pressing time, and our prayers are with you, God Speed!

[Francois du_Toit]

Hi Ken,

I am not even going to try to imagine what you're going through... I am not a grandfather but I do have four children and losing a young one is not something I can comprehend. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Francois

[Kiwigal]

very, very sorry for your loss Ken, prayers from down downunder to you and all your family, very sad news.

[Byrt M]

Please let Ken know I am praying for him and his family. God will show him comfort and assurance in this very difficult time.
Byrt

[clare1982]

Ken

No words can take away the pain of yours and your familys loss.

I don't personally know you, but just wanted to say that I am thinking about your family at this terrible time. I have a four year old daughter and the pain you must be feeling doesn't even bear thinking about.

I hope you find the strength from somewhere to be able to cope through this tradgedy.

Clare

[Kim Standerline]

So did I

I went and gave my grandkids (who are around the same age) a huge hug.

Gosh what a terrible tragedy, my heart is bleeding for Ken and his family.

Kim

Originally Posted by Jeremy Kelsall

When I got this news a couple of hours ago, I literally stopped what I was doing and went upstairs just to look at my kids...

Ken, As a parent I can only begin to imagine how difficult that this is for you. As I have already told you privately, if there is anything at all that you need, put me on the top of the list for people to contact.

You and your family are in not only my prayers, but in the prayers of my whole family.

Jeremy

[Sheryl Polomka]

I had shivers run down my spine when I read this, what an awful, awful tragedy for someone so young.

My thoughts and prayers are with you Ken, I just couldn't imagine what you and your family are going through right now.

I am just so very sorry for your loss
Take care
Sheryl

[Nightengale]

I don't know Ken either and I cannot even imagine what they must be going through. I don't know what to say except that he and his family are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that he and his family would feel God's loving presence like never before and know they are not alone.

[THK]

This is a horrible news. Death news is painful, but it hurts even more when it happens to someone so young.

You and your family are in my prayers Ken.

Tanvir

[Fernando Veloso]

Ken,

So sorry about your loss. My prayers are with you and your family right now. Really broke my heart into pieces.

Be strong Ken.

Fernando

[drmani]

Ken, my deepest and heartfelt condolences in your time of grief.

I will keep you and your loved ones in my prayers, and hope that
time will dull the pain, while keeping alive cherished memories.

Dr.Mani

[Frank Ayres]

That is very sad news i have a 4 year old son myself and would be devastated if anything happened to him so can understand how the family must be feeling.

My thoughts go out to them all

[Coach Cheese]

Jesus, help.

I have a four year old and she's my youngest of five. Like every parent I frequently imagine the loss of one, and so tears for you and yours spring up immediately.

May the God of all comfort comfort you with a peace that passes understanding, because this is beyond understanding.

I and my children will be praying for you, Ken.

[BIG Mike]

I know that words are just not enough when we lose someone we love, but thankfully we have each other to reach out to and take what comfort we can. My wife and I are heartbroken to hear of her death and our thoughts and prayers are with her, her parents and family.

For years now, Ken and I have talked nearly every day and Olivia was a constant presence in our conversations. Always in the background, laughing, babbling away, occasionally bugging Ken to get off the computer to go for a walk or outside to play.

I've talked to Olivia from time-to-time (when she could tear herself away from the cartoons) as have my own children, and in many ways she has touched our lives, halfway around the world.

We've been there when she wasn't feeling well, when she was feeling great, through walking and potty training, when she was happy (almost always) or cranky (rarely), and through it all, Ken and Barb's everlasting love for her was always present.

Like so many others, I know the unbearable loss of a child firsthand and so my heart goes out to Olivia's parents and family. Your little angel is with God and knows how much you love her and miss her and she misses you. She would want you to take comfort in knowing that she is at peace and waits patiently for you in heaven.

To my friend Ken, I want to say that for the short time Olivia was with us, always remember that you made her time on earth a special one, full of joy and happiness...and that is something to hang on to. Your special bond with her, from the day she was born is something that will always be with you. You know just how much she loved you and she knows how much you cherish her.

We'll pray for her my friend, and for your family. And we are here for you no matter what you may need.

[monsur]

So sorry to hear the news and my cordial sympathy to .........

[Bryan Zimmerman]

I can't really think of anything worse than the loss of a child. As a father myself, I can't imagine how hard this must be, and lord knows there arn't any words that will make it better right now.

I had to wake my 3 year old daughter up from sleeping just to hug her when I heard about this. You and your family are in our prayers while you try and get through this.

[nvs74191]

Ken, my deepest sympathies. I know this is so tragic.

My prayers will be with you to give you strength in this moment of grief.

[Gene Pimentel]

I'm so sorry to hear this devastating news. There just are no words. My prayers are with you and your family.

[Vince Runza Online]

I'm very sorry for your loss, Ken. Words cannot express the sorrow of a tragedy like this.

Be strong, grieve well and hang in there.

Respectfully,
Vince

[maxhomebits]

Very sorry for their loss, its so easy to forget how vulnerable young children are, my deepest condolences go to the this unfortunate family.

[inspired1]

Oh I have no idea how words could convey how sorry I am for the loss your family has suffered

A close friend lost his daughter exactly the same way some years ago, and it just seems like such a cruel accident to occur

God bless your family and your precious little angel, our thoughts are with you xxx

[dejoliet31]

Such a tragedy is hard to fathom. My heart aches for Ken and my prayers are with him and his family.

[WritingMadwoman]

What a terrible shock. Ken, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Wendy

[WritingMadwoman]

This poem has always comforted me during times of grief:

Rose Beyond the Wall
by A.L. Frink

A rose once grew
where all could see,
sheltered beside
a garden wall,
And as the days passed
swiftly by,
it spread its branches, straight and tall...

One day, a beam of light
shone through
a crevice that had
opened wide ~
The rose bent gently
toward its warmth
then passed beyond
to the other side

Now, you who deeply
feel its loss,
be comforted ~ the rose blooms there ~
its beauty even greater now,
nurtured by
God's own loving care.

[Kim Davis]

I am sending strength your way. I can't imagine.

[Raydal]

Words are inadequate at times like this. Time stops.

But our thoughts and prayers are with you Ken.

-Ray Edwards

[bechelle]

I am so sorry to hear this. Children bring such joy to our lives. Ken and his family have my deepest sympathy.

Dana

[Ken Shorey]

Ken, my thoughts and prayers are with you family.

I met Ken at one of Willie Crawford's get together on Okaloosa Island a couple years ago. He's a heck of a nice guy.

I'm holding back the tears just thinking about this terrible accident.

[adamv]

That is absolutely terrible news. I'm so sorry. I have a 4 year old daughter and can't even imagine going through something like that.

To anyone reading this who has small children, please secure your furniture to the wall. Tragedies like this can be prevented with some hardware or strapping to anchor heavy furniture to the walls.

I'm so sorry to hear of this terrible tragedy. My thoughts and best wishes go out to the family.