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I always wanted to meet him, but never made it to a Quemado gathering. We exchanged a few emails and I appreciated the cold honesty of his criticism (which was requested) and the depth of his knowledge.
RIP Dr Howell
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My That's great to hear. It seemed to me that he had long been ready to go and be reunited with his wife.
I suspect he's at more peace now than he has been for awhile, but I also suspect he won't be doing much resting.
Congratulations on your graduation, Dr. Howell!
Here is a man with insight. Very well spoken (par). How can one lament loss when there is gain? This morning upon opening this thread I brewed up my best cup of coffee. This evening I cracked seal my best bottle of scotch. And I'm enjoying a good cigar, to boot. Prost! I had an Alix Bradlay American today to toast him. What are you having? i broke my long standing policy of not drinking, and had a shot glass of some 70year old hennessy/conac brandy brought over from europe.
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RIP Dr Howell
I am happy for you, but sad for us.
The campfire has lost several fine members in 2015.
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I had an Alix Bradlay American today to toast him. What are you having? The Joy of the Lord. I think Ken would appreciate that. A little nip of this, and a tumbler full of that. Along with a game of tickle bugs and piggy back rides with the kids before tucking them in for the night. I think Ken would appreciate that, too. Dear God I wish he could have met these two before he passed on. But he's seen pictures along the way, I'm sure he'll remember... and prolly wrinkle his nose at the smell of my cigar.  Again I say, Prost!
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Rest in peace, Dr Howell.
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He will be missed.I enjoyed reading his posts and short stories. I would loved to meet him, but now that will have to wait. When I get off work in the morning Dr. Howell I will toast you with a shot of the fine home made Rye a good friend gave me last week.
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R.I.P, Dr. Howell.
Maybe he's now able to fully enjoy eating the food he often talked so fondly about but couldn't in his mortal life.
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Rest in Peace Mr. Howell
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RIP. He can eat and hunt all he wants to now! A fine man.
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I'm happy for Ken, free at last.
And may we all go out so well thought of by so many.
My wife and I stopped in to visit some years back, Ken was a gracious and informative host.
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May he Rest In Peace.....
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Ken's passing has left a void, a hole in the heart of many who knew him as a friend. I for one, am left with such a hole in my heart.
Part of me thinks of a good friend gone too soon, while another part of me is glad he is gone, finally free of his personal bondage, a sharp, quick witted, caring, giving, humorous, knowledgeable, educated and therefore opinionated, mind trapped in a broken down body.
All too often the answer to the question of what do you need was the same - get me a new body.
I won't miss seeing Ken in a condition I could do nothing to change. I will, however, miss Ken dearly for the remainder of the days I walk the earth.
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Cheezits... about the only thing I could get him he could use, he'd chew them and spit them out... How he'd smile.
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Many of his Compadres here have commented about the "sparkle" in his eye.
....hell, it was a bright as welding arc when he really turned it on !
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