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Goodbye Kevin

 A few days ago I received word that KMHC tenant and friend Kevin White had passed away, I was shocked and sadden upon hearing the news. Kevin moved in the KMHC building after I did and we got along great. He was the nicest guy in the building, never got involved with the gossip mongers and basically kept to himself, he had his own circle of friends and family outside of KMHC. 

After I moved out of the KMHC building I'd sometimes run into Kevin and his girlfriend Sharon downtown. I notice he was having mobility issues yet in his best fake Italian accent he'd shout 'Ayeee Tonee!' and I gave Kevin the nickname 'Special K' like the cereal. :D  I'd stop we'd chat for a bit, he once warned me about tenant Aunt Opie aka Joan Frame spreading rumors about me to staff and to other tenants who'd listen. I'd laugh thinking somethings never change at KMHC. :P

I heard a memorial service was held in Hagersville, Ontario unfortunately I wasn't be able to attend. My deepest condolences to Kevin White's family and close friends.  :(

Tk

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