My dearest Lucille, I am so sorry for the loss of Ken! He was an amazing man! You two were a great team! I pray for you and the family... our family has so many great memories of your love, and generosity. Father, please send your love and comfort to this beautiful family, amen! All our love, Zachariah, Jessica, and Sherry Dela Cruz and family...

Lucille,

I am so very sorry to hear about Ken. I never got to meet him but know through your stories what a wonderful person he was.You are in my prayers. Please know that God is with you.

I can still remember the day Ken started working in IBM down at 59 Maiden Land. Ken went off to a couple of training schools , and our paths crossed along the way a few times, Then back in the late 70's Ken and I began to work together, Aside form his unique sense of humor (he always looked like he had a joke up his sleeve), Ken was a great manager, mentor, teacher, he always had time to listen and offer guidance. Ken became a great friend to me and I will never forget him. He was a genuine individual, and he truly cared for and supported his people and family.Ken had a great impact on me and my future in IBM. I can only imagine the type of Officer he was to his troops, always by their sides.

I am saddened to know I will not see Kens and his smile again,. Kens kindness, and compassion, set an example for many, I am blessed to have had Ken in my life. Ken was definitely an "OFFICER & A GENTLEMAN"

I think when you arrive at the pearly gate there will be and 2 Marines standing at the gate, and a Marine band to welcome you home.

You did a good job here on earth Ken, and you will be sorely missed.

My condolences to Lucille and your entire family

Pete Martin

Ken and I worked together in Queens and Manhattan in early 90s. Ken was a great leader and a great person to work for. He promoted me to my first management job in IBM and together we worked very well. My thoughts and prayers to the family and a special thanks to Lucille for being his special love. As I think of him often anyway I will keep him alive in my heart.

Kenny was my fraternity brother in college. He was a good man, a true friend, a proud Marine and an honor to his country. Over the years I have grown to understand that maybe this country is not spitting out this kind of hero on a regular basis anymore. Makes his passing more of a blow to all of us that he leaves behind. He did not shirk from his love of man or his social responsibilities. God bless him and his true beliefs. Unfortunately at times he was probably incorrectly under appreciated by some but he was certainly not misunderstood by anyone. You knew who he was, knew what he stood for and you always knew where his heart was. Godspeed my brother.

Bill Casey

Ken was a special person. He was compassionate, selfless, loving and funny. I will always remember, with pride, our Honor Flight experience last year. It was truly an honor to escort a true Marine. Ken loved many and many loved him. RIP my Marine friend,

Semper Fi

Glenn Cashion

My name is Frank Powell and never having been in the military, my family was not quite prepared when our son-in-law and then Captain Jimmy Covey was combat deployed for the first time. Knowing he and his Marines were in Iraq and in need of basic provisions to function daily, I heard about ARMS and was given Ken's name. I contacted Ken and it was like talking to an old friend. He was so friendly, gracious and immediately started the process sending packages that were gratefully received by our troops in Iraq. Two additional combat deployments followed, both with Ken continually involved and all the while he stayed in touch with Jimmy and family. We are just so grateful for having been connected to Ken . We are saddened by his passing but deeply admire and respect the life he led and how much of an impact he made to those he touched.