It is with a heavy heart that I post this tonight...my cousin, Ken Alexander...loving son, husband, father, friend, veteran, policeman, protector of life and love...has fallen tonight...Of all the dangerous challenges he has faced, he had a heart attack at age 48 and I regret that we did not stay closer in touch over the past years...he was a hero to his family, in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as a Lieutenant in the Placentia Police Department, in Placentia, CA...So young and so much left to do...I can only know that God has much more for you to do my sweet Ken, and that is why you have been chosen to serve yet another mission away from us...until we meet again...I love you...so my Cuties...my challenge to you is to call someone you love, who you haven't contacted or seen recently...not a text..not an e-mail..not a post on a website...and just say ....I Love You...nothing is like talking to you in person to hear your voice and feel your love..it may be the last chance you get to say...I love you...and I love you Kenny...XOXO...

I read this with tears in my eyes......I too had a Kenny, my nephew who also was a hero,,,,he was an assistant fire chief in Alaska, who also died of a heart attack at 43, a few years ago.
I am sending a hug to you and yours, I know how you are hurting...I will call my cousin in Colorado.....

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by dragonflyer edited 22 Nov 2014

Thanks so much for your kind words...it is so difficult to understand why...but then you remember that God has another mission...I am sure your cousin will be so happy to hear and feel your voice...

I will call my friend since first grade tomorrow. I am sorry to hear about your cousin.
Cathy

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by dragonflyer 22 Nov 2014

Thanks, Cathy....your friend will be so happy to hear from you and hear your voice...

So sorry for you and your family's loss of such a good young man.

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by dragonflyer 22 Nov 2014

Thanks so much...one never knows what tomorrow will bring...

blessings to you and your family...soozie

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by dragonflyer 22 Nov 2014

Thank you, Soozie...what a lovely picture you have sent to me...

hugs ElizabethAK

I am very sorry to hear this, he was so young too.

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by dragonflyer 14 Nov 2014

thank you...yes, so young...

So sorry!

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by dragonflyer 14 Nov 2014

Thank you...

so sorry to read this Kim, I'm sure he knew how you felt about him. You are right Always try and find a way and the time to tell those you love that you do love him. We never know what tomorrow will bring. My prayers are with you and his family/Lillian

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by dragonflyer 14 Nov 2014

Thank you, Lillian...so appreciate your comments...

What a wonderful person your cousin was. My heart goes out to all of his family and I pray for all of you going through this grief at this time. Your holiday season will not be the same this year but it will be precious to all of those he contributed and gave his life for. May the sun shine on all of you.

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by dragonflyer 14 Nov 2014

Thank you so much...

Thank you my dear Cute friends for your condolences and kind support...I so appreciate your loving words...My cousin Kenny was an organ donor and two lucky people were the recipients of his very healthy kidneys and one for his liver...even at the very end he was an unselfish and loving giver of life as reflected in the link attached...I am so very proud to have been a part of his life and to have him in my family...Rest in Peace my sweet cousin...I will always love you...

Oh so sorry....Condolences to all the family. What an amazing man he was. Hugs, Debbie

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by dragonflyer 13 Nov 2014

Thank you, Debbie...

My favorite Miss dragonflyer, ( since you are the only dragonflyer I know ) no words will ease your pain this day, nothing I can do will help. Know that I'm sorry for your loss and will include you and families involved in endless prayers. You are 100 percent right in what you ask, now our hearts just need to over come the fear and be motivated!. Thank you for your wisdom in your time of sorrow. Trust me your cousin is with you and knows. Your friend Leaha

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by dragonflyer 13 Nov 2014

Thanks so much, Leaha...your kind words are appreciated.

my sympathies to you and the family. ! Suzanne

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by dragonflyer 13 Nov 2014

Thank you...

My dear friend I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your cousin was obviously well loved & I'm sure he will be missed. May you take comfort in knowing this. ~hugs Loralye~

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by Leaha 10 Nov 2014

I love this little picture.

by dragonflyer 13 Nov 2014

Thanks, Loralye...I can't believe the love and support he has received...

Kim, my tears are with you as you face this loss, and thanx, I will contac my older brother today!!! I have talked to his wife, but not him personally. My Prayers are with you and the family, and all who have been around him. Hugs & Loves, Judy

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by dragonflyer 13 Nov 2014

Thank you, Judy...I am hoping you had a wonderful call with your older brother...

Kim...you have written a wonderful and heartfelt tribute to your cousin....
May God Bless him and all who love and will miss him.......so sorry for your loss........love.....Vicki

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by dragonflyer 13 Nov 2014

Thanks, Vicki...he will be missed...

Thank you Kim for reminding me how important it is to keep in touch with the ones you love. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending a hug and a prayer for you and your family.

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by dragonflyer 13 Nov 2014

Thank you, Christine...I appreciate your hugs and prayers...more than you know.

I am so sorry to read this. . Kenny was way too young and my heart goes out to you and his family.
Thank you for the reminder to "personally" let someone dear to us know that we love them.
Cyber hug to you.

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by dragonflyer 13 Nov 2014

Lovin' the Cyber hug...thanks so much.

So sorry for your loss.

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by dragonflyer 13 Nov 2014

Thanks, Susie...

Kim, I'm so sorry for your loss and I thank you for the reminder of how fleeting life is. I will be praying for you and the rest of his family and friends as this most difficult time weighs heavy on hearts who loved him.

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by dragonflyer 13 Nov 2014

Thanks Jerrilyn...the services on Tuesday will be tough...

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May you and your family be comforted.

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by dragonflyer 13 Nov 2014

Thanks so much, Martine...

May the Lord keep you in His tender mercies at this time of sorrow.

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by dragonflyer 13 Nov 2014

So appreciate your kind support...

Kim, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God provide you with comfort during this difficult time. Thank you for the reminder to stay in contact with our loved ones. I always end my phone conversations with "I love you". It is so important to let our loved ones know this. Hugs, Mary

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by dragonflyer 13 Nov 2014

Thanks, Mary...sometimes we all need to be reminded...so sorry it takes an event like this to get our attention...XOXO

God bless your family. You are so correct in that we should call our family and friends and just say I love you. Thank you.

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by dragonflyer 13 Nov 2014

Thank you so much..

Words can never fill the void that has been left in your life now. But thank you for reminding us to keep in touch with loved ones. May you and your family and friends be comforted.

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by dragonflyer 13 Nov 2014

Thank you, Karen...I will be sure to hug someone I live tightly tonight..

So sorry to hear of your loss and your right leaving it to till tomorrow to say I Love You might just be to late..

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by dragonflyer 13 Nov 2014

Thanks so much, Marian...

Kim, I am so sorry.

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by dragonflyer 13 Nov 2014

Thank you, Toogie...

Dear Kim, my heart is aching for your loss and I know how you feel. I always ring someone as soon as I think of them as I reckon it's a sign from God telling me that that person needs a lift. I hope your message reaches many people as we all need to tell our loved ones, we love them. Love Chris

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by dragonflyer 13 Nov 2014

Thank you, Chris...the services are on Tuesday and it will be a tough day...torn between our loss and celebrating his life...

So sorry to read this - I can feel your saddness. Talk to him - tell him how you feel - I believe your cousin will hear you. I am sending prayers for you and the rest of your family - very sad!! Hugs, Laura

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by dragonflyer 13 Nov 2014

Thank you, Laura...I am praying he can hear me..

Prayers for you and all those missing Ken now. May you all find comfort in the coming days. It is so hard to say goodbye to one so young.
Hugs

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by dragonflyer 13 Nov 2014

Thank you, Rescuer...it is difficult to say goodbye to anyone...but especially someone so young..you are so right...

I am sorry for your Loss also...You are right about GOD having another purpose for Ken...To be at HIS side to walk with Him daily...

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by dragonflyer 13 Nov 2014

Thank you...

I'm very sorry for your loss.

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by dragonflyer 13 Nov 2014

Thank you, Sewmom...so appreciate your comments...

Dear Kim - I am so terribly sorry to hear this news. My condolences to you and the family. Hugs Sarah

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by dragonflyer 13 Nov 2014

Thank you, Sarah...