Wednesday, September 19, 2018
THE AIKENS FAMILY
We 1st meet Ken 15yrs ago from a mutual friend at our church. Our relationship with Ken was a very special one it had its ups and downs but Ken was the greatest friend in 2005 we set up Ken with a blind date with my mother in law who had just recently been divorced. And from there we became very close a 2nd family with Ken.
Ken was always there for my two boys which where 2-4 at that time. He was so thoughtful and considerate to us that was just Ken. When my family went through very difficult times. Ken was always there for us. We made some bad decision together throughout the years but our strong friendship and his love for my family over came all the obstacles that ruin most families money.
Ken was that kind of person always thinking of others and making sure everyone was ok. When I was sick he was there. When My wife was diagnosed with Lupus last year Ken was the 1st to show up there.
Last year during Hurricane Irma we were stranded with no water or electricity for over 12 days. Ken was so worried about my family's safety he brought us over food and water daily. And when Ken would meet a new woman in his life he was dating he would also bring her to us to get our opinion on her, and during this terrible experience with Irma We got to meet Ken's True Love... Kathy Martin who also like Ken is such a true loving caring spirit in heart.
Ken would come over time after time just to tell us about her and that he finally was off the dating market, and just so happy with this woman. We knew Kathy was the one for Ken and we are so happy for them because both Ken and Kathy are unique individuals made of the same cloth.
Ken was welcome 24/7 at our home, and he would come by at the most unusually times to talk to us. He Loved his family so much both myself and wife come from loving Italian catholic family's from Boston. Ken loved his Mom so much to give up everything to just be with her and watch over her that was him, and what he wanted to make sure his mom was comfortable, had something to eat, take her to the doctors, and bring her to church every sunday.
We use to sit and talk all night about Ken's family his 2 Kids Jessica and John, and how much both had gone through and now how successful they have become in life. As recently as June or July he was telling us how dam proud he is of them and how they preserved.
He was such an awesome person and when the news hit us about Ken's death we were devastated and still are in shock. Ken even in his death bed called my wife to see how she was after suffering her 2nd stoke in 6 months. I had no idea but Ken was this sick even on his last hours days in this world how he was thinking about her. I'm so upset that we did not get a chance to say good bye to Ken. I called him and texted him to see how he was and just no response. Which i knew something was wrong but it was to late.
We know God has a very special place for you Ken you earned it and deserve the best. he was like my Brother and Father in one body. Ken, we will miss your voice and your story's
I Hope your family understand how much you meant to our family. These last 15 years here in Florida would and could not even be the same without you in our family lives...
Love You... Ken
Darren Sr
Patty
Darren Jr
Dillion (pickles) as you called him
This is just a BAD DREAM
P.S. I know how much Ken hated my New England Patriots 5 time Super Bowl Champs So I gave him a signed Dan Marino Football from his Favorite Football Team in the world . for his 69th Birthday July 10th 2108
The Miami Dolphins
Ken. was a true fan...
GO DOLPHINS!!!