Memories of Kenneth Andrew Dunn

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Kenneth Andrew Dunn

Durham, NC, USA

1952 - February 7, 2021

1952 - Feb 7, 2021

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Susie Dunn

Dear Brother-in-law Ken,
I'm enjoying all the sharing of your family and friends and feel blessed that you were also part of our lives. Bob, Brian and I saw you less frequently living on the West Coast but we've always enjoyed your presence and we'll miss you dearly too. The family gatherings that we've attended (more like adventures) - WOW what memories to recall! And I appreciated the short time chatting with you when you were out here for Alan's memorial. What a full, kind and giving life you've had at Love and Respect. We've all missed a lot through the years living so far away from eachother.
But, thanks to Jessica, Brittany and Brian who've kept in touch after meeting only twice in their early years, the Dunn connection will continue despite the distance. What wonderful adults they've become!
Ken, we hold your kind and gentle soul in our hearts. Be at peace, find love and comfort with your brother Alan, Mom & Dad.
-Much love from your favorite? Sister-in-Law

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David Hanley

It seems like yesterday that I talked to Ken. After his younger brother passed away in 2018, he made a concerted effort to stay in contact with me. I so appreciated that. We would share life updates and always enjoyed our talks. I'll truly miss the kind soul that is Kenneth A. Dunn. Ken was such a loving person that truly cared as his dedication to his life with Dennis to give to others showed. My condolences to his daughters and close family. I'll miss you Ken!

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Walter Ordonez

Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

This is a picture that we took when Ken came out to California to visit his Brother Alan Dunn. Alan wanted to take Ken to the Price is Right, we obtained tickets that would film for the Christmas show so we dressed ip like Santas. We arrived at the set and we were told to that the studio was full. We may have not gotten in but we gad a great time walking through the grove dressed like this.

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Susie Dunn

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Robert Dunn

Ken's childhood consisted of the vagabond life typical of a career military officer's family. All adventure with few real roots. There existed for Ken an abbreviated effort to strike out on his own, joining my wife and I in San Jose, California but that endeavor proved unrewarding and lonly and Ken returned to the family home in Virginia Beach within half a year. Ken then started his own successful life, married and pursued a technical career. For several decades thereafter, Ken and I communicated and interacted only sporadically. There was no assistance or advice to be appropriately shared as geographical and social distances were great. Those of the Dunn clan from the west coast did share in Ken's joys in his life, his enthusiasms and his accomplishments. Much was left undiscussed, however, suspected but unacknowledged. At that point in his life where what mattered to Ken was set right, thanks to Dennis Garrett and the supportive people at Love and Respect organization, we did share in Ken's joy and expressed admiration and acknowledgement of Ken's accomplishments there.

I am grateful to have had small opportunity to experience my family so very intermittently over these years. I am so grateful for those of you that kept me informed and involved during Ken's last days, my nieces and sister. I will miss you, Ken. We all will miss you.

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Brian Dunn

Dunn family reunions were very few and very far between but they were memorable. It's been decades since we were all in the same room together. There have been too many times where I have had the chance to see my Uncle Alan, whether it was business trips to the LA area or a short day trip Uncle Alan had to take to Las Vegas. We always missed each other. I regret it everyday after his passing last year as my memories of him where always too distant to remember and am heartbroken I couldn't make time for new ones. It took a tragedy to bring my Uncle Kenny back into my life and although it was a short stay as he had to fly back home after the funeral ... I will forever be grateful I got to spend that time with him. It's unfair that I have to say "Goodbye" to you but I do so with love in my heart and more memories than I can handle. Thank you for always being a great Uncle. I love you, Uncle Kenny! Give our love to Grandma Helen and Uncle Alan.

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Susie Dunn

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Robert Dunn

Thank you, Brian, for these beautiful words as well as your extensive Facebook participation in remembering... Read more Thank you, Brian, for these beautiful words as well as your extensive Facebook participation in remembering my brother, your uncle.... Read more Thank you, Brian, for these beautiful words as well... Read more

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BJ None

My big brother...It was so easy to look up to you growing up. Your imposing stature and impish grim did not betray your gentle spirit. Perhaps more comfortable with a guitar than a crowd, you were a light to which others were drawn. You had the wisdom to marry Shanta and have two beautiful and graceful daughters, Jessica and Brittany. I know how proud you must have been these last two months at their abilities in the face of such devastation. Grace under pressure does not begin to describe them. And then you took the Big Fall and if not for Dennis Garrett and Love and Respect recovery house you would surly not have been with us these last 13 years. To that we are forever grateful. Not only were you able to reconnect with your family but the contributions you and “your guys” have made to Durham is remarkable. I know they will continue in your honor. It’s hard to believe I have lost two brothers in two years but I know that you and Alan are once again arm and arm smiling on us all. I love you Ken. Your favorite sister, BJ

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Robert Dunn

Susie Dunn

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Robert Dunn

These are beautiful and informative words, BJ. You inspire with your eloquence. From your brother Bob...... Read more These are beautiful and informative words, BJ. You inspire with your eloquence. From your brother Bob... These are beautiful and informative words, BJ. You... Read more