For my Uncle Kenny, from my favorite poet, Emily Dickinson:

Because I could not stop for Death – 
He kindly stopped for me –  
The Carriage held but just Ourselves –  
And Immortality.

We slowly drove – He knew no haste
And I had put away
My labor and my leisure too,
For His Civility – 

We passed the School, where Children strove
At Recess – in the Ring –  
We passed the Fields of Gazing Grain –  
We passed the Setting Sun – 

Or rather – He passed us – 
The Dews drew quivering and chill – 
For only Gossamer, my Gown – 
My Tippet – only Tulle – 

We paused before a House that seemed
A Swelling of the Ground – 
The Roof was scarcely visible – 
The Cornice – in the Ground – 

Since then – 'tis Centuries – and yet
Feels shorter than the Day
I first surmised the Horses' Heads 
Were toward Eternity –

Uncle Kenny-

I will always enjoy sharing stories of your generosity but also the randomness of the gifts you gave Kris, Kerri, and I over the years.

Whether thinking of a SEGA Genesis, a giant bag of shoes, or a chemistry set for a boy who has no business being anywhere near a chemistry set, they were always memorable.  And you were generous to the end when you showed up to Kerri and Tamara's wedding with a trunkful of toys for B.J. and Mackenzie ("the girl"), two of everything so they didn't have to fight over them.

You were loved and you will be missed, but say hello to Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, and Nana.

B.J.  (The Original)

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Kenneth R. Murray

September 2, 1942 – April 7, 2013

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