Thursday, May 25, 2006

 

Krystal Kid goes home

As I mentioned Tuesday, I have been dealing with some stuff offline since this past weekend. I have just returned from a trip to Conyers, the town where I grew up. Sadly, I had to return for a funeral. For that reason this post will be a rare detour from the typical Krystal banter.
My friend Ken died Thursday of a heart attack. Ken was 39. People just aren't supposed to have heart attacks that young. But then Ken always was different, I suppose.
You always hear people say things like 'When I die, I want everyone to have a big ol' party and celebrate my memory, not be all sad and depressed.' Unfortunately, I have been to lots of funerals in my lifetime and no one has ever actually put that plan into action. Until Ken.
This is the pool party at Ken's house after his funeral. The turn out was huge and a great deal of fun was had by all: great food, plenty of adult beverages, and thousands of stories shared amongst Ken's friends. All in all a wonderful testament to my friend Ken. Everyone wore Hawaiian clothing as a tribute to Ken who wore them as often as he could get away with. I know some might find a pool party to celebrate someone's passing to be a bit shocking, but you would have to know Ken. This is typical Ken (on the right with Chris on the left):
I think perhaps the best thing to take away from all of this is Ken's view on life: Don't dwell on the past, cause you can't change it. Don't worry too much about the future it will be here eventually but you can't make it hurry up. Now is all you have, so make the most of it. Ken squeezed as much fun out of every moment as anyone possibly could.
I've had a lot of people shake their head in disbelief at me and 'that whole Krystal thing.' I am just taking a page from Ken's book and enjoying now as much as I possibly can, and making the most of the present. It reminds me of the closing line of one of my all time favorite movies Vision Quest: "We're born to live and then to die. We've got to do it alone, each in our own way, and I guess we ought to love those people who deserve it like there's no tomorrow, because when you get right down to it, there isn't."
Me and Ken and the rest of the guys at Chris' wedding.
I'll be back tomorrow with more fun Krystal stuff! I appreciate you all for allowing me this personal moment amongst all the looney Krystal fun.
Krystal Lovers get more in the sack!.

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