Topic: Tug - Kenny RIP (Read 8841 times)

dus · « **on:** May 20, 2018, 02:25:13 pm »

It is with much sadness that this morning Ken sadly passed away.
After a illness that sadly took this amazing friend and builder away from us . He is now in a much better place where he can rest in peace and be happy building in trucking/boating heaven .Rest in peace good friend of ours and you will never be forgot by us or those close to you . Xxxxxxxxxx

ballastanksian · « **Reply #1 on:** May 20, 2018, 02:50:41 pm »

That is so sad to hear. I thought Ken had been a bit quiet of late. He helped me with how some things worked on the forum, and his threads were always something to look forward to.

He was enthusiastic and skilled and spread this across a number of hobbies and, going by his posts, did them all with relish.

Rest in peace Ken, the forum will be a bit less complete without you

Footski · « **Reply #2 on:** May 20, 2018, 03:10:34 pm »

That is very sad indeed. He will indeed be missed. A gentleman, taken all too soon.

Netleyned · « **Reply #3 on:** May 20, 2018, 03:34:59 pm »

Rest in peace Ken Bach
Loved all of your builds and
the famous sinking of Aziz at Wickie.
Can't make it next weekend,
but a tribute may be in order Martin?
Ned

Colin Bishop · « **Reply #4 on:** May 20, 2018, 03:43:09 pm »

I met him several times and we enjoyed some jokes on here and other contact. A very nice man and I am so sorry to hear this sad news.
He was always a real asset to this forum. Some of his models here including the sinking in 2007.

Colin

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #5 on:** May 20, 2018, 03:44:45 pm »

The passing of a great & lovable Gentleman.

Rest in peace Ken you've earned it...... I will greatly miss your always cheerful disposition.

My sincerest condolences to Ken's wife Chris, family & friends.

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #6 on:** May 20, 2018, 03:46:29 pm »

Quote from: Netleyned on May 20, 2018, 03:34:59 pm

Rest in peace Ken Bach
Loved all of your builds and
the famous sinking of Aziz at Wickie.
Can't make it next weekend,
but a tribute may be in order Martin?
Ned

Certainly

Mark T · « **Reply #7 on:** May 20, 2018, 04:11:48 pm »

Goodness this is very sad news indeed - RIP Ken

raflaunches · « **Reply #8 on:** May 20, 2018, 04:27:42 pm »

So sad to hear this, such a special man and modeller. He will be missed and remembered fondly.
RIP Kenny, keep a spare frequency clear for us on that great model boat lake in the sky!

Stavros · « **Reply #9 on:** May 20, 2018, 04:58:56 pm »

WoW what a shock and believe you me I am shedding a tear writing this....I just cant comprehend what I have just read.

Having met Ken on more than one occasion Ken was a true gent and a freind and he was one of the best Moderators on this forum(NOTHING AT ALL AGIANST THE REST)

I used to talk to Ken by pm quite regularly a chat I will sorely miss....

RIP Ken enjoy your sailing

My sincere condolence to all his Family

Dave

Neil · « **Reply #10 on:** May 20, 2018, 04:59:35 pm »

I am so sad to hear this...…..Kenny fought my corner on here numerous times over the years,...………..was never a man to cover up the mistakes he made on his builds,and we all learnt from him...…

I never met Ken, but I wished I had, for you were one great geazer…

I will miss our chats, and if you are laughing at my soppiness from up on that cloud, Kenny...…….god bless you mate, and give that lake up there hell...………

but please don't spill any...…….I've had enough rain for one year..

RIP, Tug Kenny.you will be greatly missed,

dus · « **Reply #11 on:** May 20, 2018, 05:13:35 pm »

Hi all I'm really sorry to have broken the bad/sad news to you all about tamiya ken (as he was on scaletrucksandmodels) or tug Kenny as he is known on this forum
Been keeping intouch with his lovely wife over the last few months knowing he wasn't well and hoping he would pull through.
We are going to sent some flowers maybe in the shape of a truck or a boat if anyone would like to contribute towards them please message me.
P.s. If you would like to sent a message to go on the flowers please send me a message with your words you would like added and we will post photos of the flowers and messages in due time
Dus

Shipmate60 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 20, 2018, 05:17:05 pm »

Good bye old friend, the world is a much sadder place today.
My heart felt condolences to you family.
Be at peace Kenny.

Bob

Neil · « **Reply #13 on:** May 20, 2018, 05:22:43 pm »

could you please ask ken's wife what his favourite charity was, Dus, as I would prefer to donate in his name to that rather than flowers, if ok with you.

thank you, neil.

SteamboatPhil · « **Reply #14 on:** May 20, 2018, 05:46:39 pm »

It was with great sadness I felt when Stavros rang me with the news
As salvage contractor to Ken & Red Pelican (on the first Mayhem) we have been in contact ever since.

Like us all, we are going to miss his humour, his build threads and his great company.

Happy sailings pal

tigertiger · « **Reply #15 on:** May 20, 2018, 06:08:33 pm »

Rest in Peace Ken, you will be missed.
My condolences to the family.

dus · « **Reply #16 on:** May 20, 2018, 06:20:26 pm »

Hi Neil yes I'm happy to ask his wife if he had a favourite charity for you
Dus

Neil · « **Reply #17 on:** May 20, 2018, 06:35:31 pm »

Quote from: dus on May 20, 2018, 06:20:26 pm

Hi Neil yes I'm happy to ask his wife if he had a favourite charity for you
Dus

thank you dus.

Stan · « **Reply #18 on:** May 20, 2018, 06:42:16 pm »

HI Neil having just spoken to Tug Kenny's wife Ken did not have a favourite charity. She would like any donations to go to cancer research.A sad day I will miss my chats with him.
Stan.

John W E · « **Reply #19 on:** May 20, 2018, 06:44:06 pm »

I am so sad to read this, I have lost a good friend, I have known Kenny from the beginning of Mayhem and met him at the first Model Boat Mayhem - I will miss him dearly. He is now with Dicky D our friend Richard.

cos918 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 20, 2018, 07:26:37 pm »

so sad to hear . He was a great modeller and i will miss his build threads .

John

Fastfaz · « **Reply #21 on:** May 20, 2018, 07:50:11 pm »

I never had the privilege of meeting Ken but through the forum he gave me greatly appreciated advice. My condolences to to all his family, you will be sadly missed at home and here on the forum!
RIP Ken.

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #22 on:** May 20, 2018, 10:46:04 pm »

Found this:

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,2466.msg24344.html#msg24344

Peter Fitness · « **Reply #23 on:** May 21, 2018, 12:20:44 am »

I will miss Ken, not only as a fellow moderator, but also as an on-line friend. I never had the privilege of meeting Ken, living as I do in Australia, but we were often in contact by PM or email on Mayhem matters, or simply on matters of common interest. I knew he was not well, and hadn't been for some time, but he was always positive, even when the outlook was bleak.

I join with the other moderators and, I'm sure, with all Mayhem members, in offering my sincere condolences to his wife and family at this saddest of times.

I will miss him greatly. RIP Ken.

Peter.

Klunk · « **Reply #24 on:** May 21, 2018, 01:22:03 am »

gone to sail the great oceans in the sky. or push the heavely tugs around! farewell mate.

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