Ned McKenzie Celebration Website

Jenny said:  October 26th, 2010 7:08 am

Went up to visit Ned after returning from Dad's funeral. The woods were on fire with the colors of Autum He would have enjoyed the fall scene. I still miss him. Added topsoil and lots of grass seed. It looks good. The two guitar pic's are still there.

 

Don Hongell said: October 5th, 2010 4:49 pm

Got back from Daddy Paul's funeral and can't stop thinking about y'all. I didn't know that this site was here until John Spencer told me. I'm glad that he did. I booked marked it as a favorite. Don

 

John O'Dell said:   May 2nd, 2010 7:25 pm

It's been a long year without you; even thought I heard the phone ring a time or two. Just dreaming I guess. I never step on a stage that I don't see you over my right shoulder and I smile a bittersweet smile. I want so much to write you a song but that special project eludes me. One day I know it'll hit me and flow like a clear mountain stream. Save me a spot, wherever you are.

 

Kim McKenna said:   February 8th, 2010 12:28 pm

Ned, you were loved by many. I did so enjoy your, dare I say, "querky" sense of humor. I always felt that was one thing we had in common. Bless you my dear cousin-friend, bless you!

 

Sister Jenny said:   December 7th, 2009 11:25 am

Dear Brother, It's been almost eight months now since you've been gone, and I like many others in the family have found it so hard to accept, talk or write about the fact that you are no longer among us. I thank you for all the love that you gave to all of us - I didn't realize until you were gone that you were the "mckenzie glue" that held us together. For taking care of Dad when I couldn't any more. He loves you so much. For the love and guidance that you gave to my son's Lee, Boyd Robert and Brian. I promise to keep you in my heart long past the time that it stops beating. To one of the "best" brothers that I ever had or will have, a thousand times "thank you".... For the countless times you made me laugh, I will always remember the "old black man" and "How do it know?" for my memories of you dancing an irish jig when the mouse ran up your leg one year at Christmas time.... as Kimberly said so well, for the many tremendous "big bear hugs" they were the haven from many storms in my life, For the way that everytime I was there and we were able to sing together - "Mathew" (by J. Denver) and so many others. Most of all I will miss the wonderfully mornful way that you would sing "Long Black Veil.... Your soul came out in that song and it will forever more be my favorite. I love you brother Ned, I will miss you every day of my life, and will never be able to really say goodbye so instead I will just keep you in my heart always. Sister, Jenny

 

bob turner said:  November 8th, 2009 6:18 pm

I have waited awhile to write this.I still have trouble believing that Ned is gone.I first met him in the late 70's. It was about the lowest point in my life, but within a month he had pulled me out of my bad times and asked me to join his new bluegrass band.So along with Kneedeep, Mike Kengla, Jim Kroll and Ned Drunk and Disorderly was born.Later we were joined by Tim Kruzic, Jack Buckley and Brian Dorothy.I remember those first gigs out at Timothy's Pub in Rockville and The Tacoma Tap Room and all the pickin parties. He brought me into his world at Layhill Farm.It became a second home for me.We spent countless hours in his room teachin me bluegrass music.It's where I got to know Gino,Sonja,Paul&Brenda,Billy Bromwell,John Spence, and so many others.Later when he moved to Clarksburg I used to visit him as often as I could.I remember helping him at his Dad's place in Olney and marveling at his Dad's car collection.There are so many memories but always at the heart of them is the music and the smile.He lit up any room he walked into and he kept it lit all the while he was there.I will miss him profoundly forever.

 

Joe Tate said:  October 17th, 2009 3:43 pm

Damn it, Ned! I'm still just so frickin' sad. Help us fiqure out where the Layhill Christmas party goes without your livin' and your breathin' singing and guitar? Daddy Paul, you said it best. 'Ned is fantastic."

 

Kimberly Newsom (Niece) said:  September 20th, 2009 10:20 pm

I dont know what happened to the last entry I left. So, I am going to retype and hope if comes through so you can read it. Its hard for me to know where to begin, these thoughts and many more have been in my heart for a long time, and each time I have tried to put them here for others too see it was just too difficult. There is so much I want to say, I miss your smile, the great big bear hugs you always gave me, and most of all the unconditional love you felt or me, Mom and Paige, and that we felt for you. Paige adored you, and neither of us will ever forget Christopher Robin or the Green Grass (I wish I had a recording of both), the time you spent teaching Paige how to play the guiter, or ride a bike. You were an amazing Uncle and person, and it was an honor to have you in our lives. Our family, your friends and the world lost a wonderful person when God took you home. I know Mom lost her rock, she leaned on you whether you knew it or not. It has been very difficult for her , and she misses you more than you will ever know. I love you and miss you greatly. Love Kimberly

 

lee james ellison (McKenzie) said:   September 18th, 2009 7:41 pm

I had a dream of you the other nite . you had not passed away but was sitting in the living room at the farm we where lafing each other and telling me it was all ok.I ask way you had gone and you said i never left you i'm always with you. I miss and love you. one day i will see you agane. love you buddy lee j

 

Jeanne (Jamie) Lorette: said:  August 28th, 2009 11:11 am

I wish I could have seen you again Nedro and always asked about you whenever there was an opportunity to do so. I will miss you my friend, miss the music, singing with you, pig roasts in Clarksburg, skeet shooting (boy that was fun) .. you were the one that taught me how to shoot my first clay pigeon and many others after that.. yeeeee haaa! Will miss your charm, whit, passion on all levels and most of all your sheepish GRIN! We definitely had us some good times which I will cherish forever. Take care my friend.