Hi Allie,

Yes I had a big soft spot for Kenzie as well, and she knew that. Yes she did love boats and was studying for her skippers ticket, when she got made redundant. I think she had a part share in a sail boat somewhere as well. Obviously we don't know whther it was a burial or a cremation, but ES99 is also in Vancouver so if you could let her know her final resting place, I would love some flowers from her friends here to be put there.

Chris

I'm happy to do it Chris. If its a crematorium that's fine. They usually have a peace garden or something to lay flowers. It shouldn't be too much trouble for me to do it.

Thank you very much Es99. If it's not too much trouble, include a flower from me, too. :-)

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Oh Allie
I'm so very shocked and sorry hearing this sad news.
Kenzie is one of the people I hoped to meet in person, and that can never happen now.
Please take comfort in knowing the high regard she was held in and that she did make a difference in many people's lives.

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Dear Allie,
thank you so much for telling us about the passing of your Mum/Aunt ... our Dear friend Mackenzie,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.
your Mum/Aunt was always Compassionate, caring, and kind person. she will be great missed.
Our thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times.
sometime I don't very often post .... but when I did post ... Mackenzie would always say "hi Byron nice to see you back on the SETI Boards again"
I'm an older person now in my Seventies, and so I am finding it more difficult to get around these days. Life is so short.

Byron
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Canada

Remembering Kenzie for the wonderfully outrageous character that she was...




I cannot remember if she said this in public or in private, so I am paraphrasing here, forgive me... Kenzie once said to me that when the time of her death came she hoped to experience it, even embrace it, as part of the experience of being human, even though it would be her very last experience of being human.

I hope that is how she passed.

Thank you Allie for letting us know what happened to Mac. Tears are flowing, yet it more important to remember the good times. Our behind the scenes disagreements as members of the Modsquad.
One time she wanted my opinion on an Avatar, I told her it was just fine.
We all know, she was into Goth, biting ears of chocolate bunnies and high heeled shoes no sane person would wear.

Maybe some day you can make a trip to California and meet her sisters in arms.

Thank you Es. That would be a nice tribute.

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R.I.P. Kenzie

Allie, allways remember, she still lives inside you.

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Dear Allie.

Even though I didnt have much to do with Kenzie the latest years,
I am am totally shocked by these news. There is really not much
to say... she was much too young to die. The passing of young
people always makes a big scar in those close related.

I do remember when she told about her niece who should move in
with her. She was a bit nervous about how it would go.. but very
happy to be able to do it. ;-) As I can see now, it all worked out
the best it could with this move. That she even adopted you is just awesome,
and that alone also tells a lot about her. ;-)

May I bring a toast for Shannon. RIP!

And Allie.. if its one thing I`m sure of, when
our loved ones have to leave us like this.. it is
what they wish for us -

"Laugh and be glad
for all that life is giving,
and I, though dead,
will share youre joy in living."


My best wishes for you, Allie, and for your future.
May the thought of your mum bring warmth in your heart.

Moon* / Ingrid in Norway.

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Dear Allie,

Your mum was the first person I came to know here at Seti@Home.
She was kind, caring, intelligent and always willing to lend a helping hand.
She was a beautiful soul and will be sorely missed.
I am still having trouble accepting her death - as she was so full of life.

You have my deepest sympathy.

Karen (klc53*)

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I'll miss Kenzie too.

I remember her for her quick wit, strong sense of 'right' and "Goth Chick" avatars

We didn't cross paths (or swords) much, but she laughed at my jokes, and that's always a plus.

T.A.

Logging in yesterday, words cannot describe the shock on seeing this thread.

I pray that you will have the blessing of being consoled and sure about your own death.

May you know in your soul that there is no need to be afraid.

When your time comes, may you be given every blessing and shelter that you need.

May there be a beautiful welcome for you in the home that you are going to.

You are not going somewhere strange. You are going back to the home you never left.

May you have a wonderful urgency to live your life to the full.

May you live compassionately and creatively and transfigure everything that is negative within you and about you.

When you come to die may it be after a long life.

May you be peaceful and happy and live in the presence od those who really care for you.

May your going be sheltered and your welcome assured.

May your soul smile in the embrace of your anam cara.

R.I.P. Kenzie

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Dear Ingrid,

Thank you so much Princess, that was such a lovely tribute. Yes, some of us all go back so many years, so many trials and tribulations in the past, so many obstacles to overcome, we do not forget. But we did it, we really did, and survived to be here today. It is just so desperately sad that some of those that shared that journey with us, are now not here any more. But their memory will remain, and be an inspiration for those that will come along in the future.

Take care Miss Moon,

Chris S

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I just wanted to let everyone know that Allie is feeling a little bit stressed at the moment. Starting this thread was prolly good therapy for her but it also was a bit like reopening a wound that had just begun to heal. Patrice and I are going to take her up to Whistler-Blackcomb later today and we're going to spend a couple days snowboarding, snowmobiling and getting a little change of scenery.

Would like to try to answer a few of the questions that had been raised.

Shannon was from the eastern part of Quebec and Northern New Brunswick part of Canada. She will be buried next to her mom in the Matapedia Quebec Cemetery. Not sure of the date yet but as I understand it over-winter deaths are usually buried in May. When I have an exact date I'll pass it along.

There was no obit either online or in print. As most of you know, she was an intensely private person and she felt that she did not her passing to be overly public.

For those considering flowers might I suggest a donation to your local Cancer society as being more in line with her personality? Or perhaps, considering how she felt about SAH, a donation to the project might be in order.

Regardless, Allie or I will post the burial date when those details have been decided and you can make the decision with regards to flowers at that time.

Thank you all for your support in these trying times.

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Dear Allie, I can only imagine how hard it was for you to start this thread (it has taken me two days just to respond), but thank you for doing so. Your mom was fiery in her rejection of anything she felt was wrong: you have helped us understand why she would accept no nonsense from anybody (and quite right too). Although she revealed very little about herself, she talked a lot about you, at first in the sense of "this is going to be interesting" but very soon with nothing but pleasure and the pride any parent has.

There is a lot to thank her for, not all of which will be apparent from posts here, so here is a big "thank you" to Kenzie from me.

Dear Allie, I can only imagine how hard it was for you to start this thread (it has taken me two days just to respond), but thank you for doing so. Your mom was fiery in her rejection of anything she felt was wrong: you have helped us understand why she would accept no nonsense from anybody (and quite right too). Although she revealed very little about herself, she talked a lot about you, at first in the sense of "this is going to be interesting" but very soon with nothing but pleasure and the pride any parent has.

There is a lot to thank her for, not all of which will be apparent from posts here, so here is a big "thank you" to Kenzie from me.

I agree, she was a larger than life character and brought a lot to these boards. She will genuinely be missed by many.

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Allie thank you for posting this.

Your mom & I talked a lot privately about stuff. She was a good woman with much humor.

So sorry for your loss.

Pete

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Hi Allie,
She sounds like she was a wonderful and unique woman and mother. As you can see, she will be sorely missed.

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Thank you Allie for giving us that news.

When she didn't reply to contact attempts anymore last year, we knew something had to be gravely amiss, but it didn't cross our collective minds that she might be terminally ill. Or if it did, nobody voiced that fear.

When there are no more words, sometimes there is poetry instead.

I grieve for you,
stranger
gone into the shadows
gone into the light.
I grieve for you,
beautiful
graceful
so full of life.
I grieve for you
I wave you good bye
I'll see you again
on the other side.


My sincere condolences, Allie.

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Thank you Allie for giving us that news.

When she didn't reply to contact attempts anymore last year, we knew something had to be gravely amiss, but it didn't cross our collective minds that she might be terminally ill. Or if it did, nobody voiced that fear.

When there are no more words, sometimes there is poetry instead.

I grieve for you,
stranger
gone into the shadows
gone into the light.
I grieve for you,
beautiful
graceful
so full of life.
I grieve for you
I wave you good bye
I'll see you again
on the other side.


My sincere condolences, Allie.

Thank you William
That is beautiful.
So fitting for KenzieB.

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A notice has been posted on Milkyway in rememberance.

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Thank you Blurf:)

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