Our friend Ken Snow

Jim Pemberton · Sep 2, 2013

That's too kind Bob ....Especially now.

I wasn't fit to step in that man's shadow....I haven't told half the stories of that man's compassion and decency. Some are just too personal. My guess is many of you have stories like that too.

steve frasier · Sep 2, 2013

Once this place gets you in it is hard to get it out

Sad day, some leave before they need to

Mikey P said:
thats funny Hoody..

I never could figure out why Ken was on here so much.

It would be a weekend afternoon and he'd be a Tap' A Talking away with us low lifes.

I guess, much like myself, he would still find time to be with family, have hobbies, vacations, run a biz AND make time to be here with his pals.

FB7777 · Sep 2, 2013

bob vawter said:
funny Jim....thats kinna how we all see you as well........

X2. ( this response always reminds me of Ken )

Mikey P · Sep 2, 2013

I doubt I'll ever hear the word "Touche" again without thinking of Ken..

Jim Pemberton · Sep 2, 2013

You knewKen was educated by his use of words like touché ...but he never talked down to anyone.

A story I can share:

I had lunch with Ken the first day we met. I remember it was at one of the first shows Joe Polish spoke at; he was still wearing the long ponytail and swearing on stage more than he does later in his career...that's a frame of reference for when that must have been

in any event, another individual at our table pulled out a calculator to come up with some equation we were looking for, and Ken did it in his head first.

I was impressed so I asked him if he was really good at math. I got one of his famous "aw shucks" looks and he said people told him he was good with math.

we started giving him complex math problems and he rattled off the answers quicker than we could check with our calculators.

I never had seen the like of it before or since.

Of course he had to change the subject over to us after that....most of you know he never focused much on himself...except maybe to tell a joke at his expense.

Oh, and of course meeting Ken and Joe both for the first time that day was an experience in contrasts.

-JB- · Sep 2, 2013

The UCCI was where I met him, had no idea WHO he was, other than someone I KNEW I was better off knowing.

Chris A · Sep 2, 2013

Steph and I were in Detroit last summer for a weekend and went out to dinner with Ken and Marci in Greektown. After dinner Ken saw a dead rat in the middle of a busy street. He dodged traffic with two sticks in hand picking up the rat, then taking it to the side of the street and covering it with a old newspaper. For those who don't know Ken or don't know him well that tells you, a guy who would go through that much for a dead street rat, how he treated people. I feel honored to have known you, I am devestated to have lost you, and I'll see you on the other side.

Mikey P · Sep 2, 2013

I first met Ken at Connections in 2006, MB had just started a month earlier.
We were still giving each other shit on ICS back then and had never talked.

He had two goons with him who I thought were going to take turns punching me in the throat...

I later learned one of them was Hanna..lol

Steve Toburen · Sep 2, 2013

Mikey P said:
I never could figure out why Ken was on here so much.

This is the same exact question I would ask Ken every single year at Connections!

He would just give me that long, slow and (dare I say it?) "sweet, aw shucks" smile of his and look down...

Steve

PS I am going to miss soooo much not spending time with Ken this week.

Mikey P · Sep 2, 2013

you really should come to our tribute dinner with us Steve.

Billy can tuck himself in.

Mikey P · Sep 2, 2013

and why are YOU on here so much?

Jim Morrison · Sep 3, 2013

Sorry to hear this Brian, condolences to you, Ken's family and all those close to him. He will be missed here on the board. He was at a level of business few here could relate to, but always replied to our questions whether it was to a o/o or a multi truck business with the same level of kindness, professionalism, and sincerity.

A-Team · Sep 3, 2013

Sincerest condolences to Ken's family & friends.

I did not know Ken and had never spoken to him. I only knew him from what I've read on the board. But yet I have a heavy heart for everyone's loss, especially his family.

I learnt a huge amount from Ken's posts and for that I am truly thankful. I remember finding the Ken Snow "in the hotseat" interview and being so happy that I did. I had been waiting for this and didn't realise it had been done before I found Mikey's bumped thread. Ken helped and was well liked by people he never even knew.

The industry has lost one of its Bright Stars.

-JB- · Sep 3, 2013

Came across this in my reading this morning....
"Therefore, we should recognize life as a precious resource to be used wisely and not squandered away frivolously."
Ken epitomized this.

Brian H · Sep 3, 2013

Some of you have expressed a wish to donate to a cause in Ken's name. The one that I think would most dear to his heart would be The Animal Care Network, which is a part of Michigan Animal Adoption Network.

Any donations can go to : Michigan Animal Adoption Network
P.O. Box #566
Roseville, MI 48066

Once again I want to thank all of you for your kind words about Ken. I don't think even he realized how many lives he touched in such a positive way!!

Brian

Mikey P · Sep 3, 2013

Fred can you find a Pay Pal link to that organization olease?

Desk Jockey · Sep 3, 2013

This is just awful, I feel a huge loss.

I considered Ken a friend and I hope he consider me on also. We grew up in the same era and would laugh about those times as we exchanged experiences. Like he did for many here he helped me with marketing. He was always free to exchange ideas and to critique my pieces, caring as if it were something of his own.

I’ll miss him greatly but feel grateful for getting to know him.

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Mikey P · Sep 3, 2013

My feelings are still hurt from when he called my Lima Bean fugly...lol

I sold it yesterday in his honor.. :icon_razz:

FB19087 · Sep 3, 2013

Mikey P said:
Fred can you find a Pay Pal link to that organization olease?

in the sidebar....message can be left in special instructions to seller

http://michigananimaladoptionnetwork.org/about-us/our-team/

Zee · Sep 3, 2013

Man........I still can't believe Ken is gone....

It was a different drive in this morning after the long weekend.....

Jim Pemberton · Sep 3, 2013

When it comes to things that make him emotional and sad, my father is a man of very few words.

When I told him about Ken this morning, Lee composed himself and simply said

"He was a rare man, who had both a great mind and a great heart"

His thoughts, prayers and love are with you and his family Brian

Ed Valentine · Sep 3, 2013

Just heard the bad news.

The very best to his dear family and friends. He will surely be missed by them and this Industry.

DangerkittyToTheRescue · Sep 3, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with Ken at this time and for all the friends and family who knew him.

Mikey P · Sep 3, 2013

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Jim Pemberton · Sep 3, 2013

That last line is one of the best, if not the best, things that have been said for Ken.

Thank Jimbo for me Mike...that one just started the tears going once more.

...so perfectly said...

Greg Cole · Sep 3, 2013

It's been awhile since I logged in. This was NOT what i expected to read! Ken's posts were always my favorite. he was one of the most generous men i have ever met. he was always qucik to share his advice expertise. I had no idea he had cancer. Amazing....
This is a very sad day for me.
Seems like all the class acts are dying these days........
God speed Ken. May we all remember the the lessons you have taught us.....

prodrying · Sep 3, 2013

bob vawter said:
funny Jim....thats kinna how we all see you as well........

Amen Bob. Jim's post about Ken and his posts in general are always spot on. Having just talked with Ken about 6 weeks ago and him not even mentioning that he was sick, is typical of what I had come to expect from him. I am honored though to have had a part in his last article for Cleaning and Maintenance Management Magazine - August edition. Ken was such a geniune person who always had time for me and will be greatly missed.

SMRBAP · Sep 4, 2013

My deepest sympathies to each and every friend and family member. Ken left a huge void that we may never live to see fully filled. He had a lot more to give than to gain here, and most likely why he spent so much time on the boards - to give back to the industry, to give back to all of us.

Rest In Peace Ken

XTREME1 · Sep 4, 2013

My god I didn't read this thread after he noted he was okay on another. He was definitely a man amongst us boys. He was a leader, hard worker, referee and a true business man and a great person all around. It makes me sad I stopped my weekly discussions(maybe improved his quality of life) because he taught me so much

Mikey P · Sep 4, 2013

Ken had weekly phone discussions with YOU?

good gawd, the endless possibilities of one liners...

Ken truly was a saint.

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