Tina said:  March 14th 2018,  2:06 pm

Sometimes I just have to go to Youtube and listen to Over the Rainbow...You are deeply missed....

 

Tina said:  October 19th 2017, 10:09 pm

You are still so very missed by me...always will be.

 

Jenny McKenzie said: May 26th, 2017 11:17 pm

I know that many of you still visit Ned's page here so I thought I would post this so that friends of the family would know. Dear sister Suzanne passed away on October 23, 2015 after an 18 month battle with cancer. She was a fighter and did so up to the last minute. Sister Barbara and I were with her as she passed and it was peaceful. Until recently I just couldn't bring my self to post this sad news. Ned and Suzie shared a close bond with each other and I know that when the time came Ned slipped in and gathered her up and took her away so she could start her next journey. She is deeply missed by myself, brother Paul, and Sister Barb. Love to all, Jenny

 

Jenny McKenzie said: April 20th, 2017 9:38 pm

4-20-17 marks 8 years since brother Ned passed away and began his next journey. I miss him so very much. His Infectious laugh, a Smile that was as wide as the Mississippi, a heart as big as the moon, and a voice that lifted our hearts when he sang. So glad to see others still remember and still post. I salute you big brother. You were our rock, the glue that kept us all together. Love you, miss you. Jenny

 

Joe Tate said: March 30th, 2017 2:00 pm

Came to visit this page this afternoon and was glad to see that it was still available.My wife Betty and I moved to Frederick a few months ago and have tuned into a couple of local joints that have bluegrass players on a somewhat regular basis. I always think of my good friend Ned when I hear the players play and the singers sing.

 

Kimberly Newsom said: June 9th, 2015 10:31 am

It has been awhile since I posted here, but I think of you often and drop by and look at the pictures all the time. I sure do miss you <3 Luckily I had a dream about you last night, and we had a nice little chat at the farm. I love and miss you <3 Kimberly

 

Jenifer burbank said:   April 21st, 2013 9:05 pm

Hello dear brother and Dad, still miss u both more than anyone knows. Your smile, your laughter. How proud I was to call u brother" Brother I miss u so much, still need your wisdom and guidance. Dad, you too. Four years and it still feels like yesterday that I got the call. Only two for Dad but its the same. Will always love u both. Will never forget... Sister Jenny

 

Michael Betteridge said:   March 12th, 2013 1:12 pm

Ned was a wonderful man and good friend. The thing I remember most about Ned was his laugh.....he really knew how to have fun and tell a story. My fondest memory was the story he told me about his visit to Walter Reed when he was trying to avoid getting drafted. Poor guy, his draft lottery number was #1. Another great story....the time he was struck by lightning....twice! I saw this site through the Sherwood Tribute page and I had to post something. I especially want to say hi to his brothers and sisters. I remember how fun it was to visit the house with your Dad and all the kids running around back in the day.

 

Paul McKenzie said:  December 18th, 2012 12:55 pm

Hi Joe, Thank you for your thoughts on Ned. Really a shame there was no music at the party. I guess we’re just blessed with really nice memories

 

Joe Tate said:   December 18th, 2012 12:18 pm

The Layhill Christmas party was last week and sadly there was no music played. A while back Betty and I were showing a friend the two guitar stands that Ned had made for us. First he had made one for me, then he made one for Betty's nylon string. I thought it was sad that he hadn't signed hers, but imagine the emotion when we turned it over to look at the construction! On the bottom it reads: JEM Stand #GN028 15 Dec.'05 Made with love and care for Betty Tate We're blessed in that we also have J.E.M. Stand #GN026 21 Jan 2000. These are prized gifts from a very, very special friend that I truly miss. more then I can express.

 

jenifer said:  April 1st, 2012 11:25 pm

Robyn, thanks for a new memory.... Sister Jenny

 

Robin McDaniel said:   September 4th, 2011 4:29 pm

Whoa. I just found this website today, and felt the welling of pain that preceeds a deep hurt of suddenly knowing/feeling loss. I also knew Ned in the 1970's, when he played with KneeDeep, Brian Dorothy, Michael Kengla, Betsey. I too remember the Timothy Pub gigs, and the many picking parties. Oh, what a gentlle soul,what a loss. I last met up with Ned in Clarksburg in the 80's somewhere, and we spent a day going through his photo albums at his home, and I listened for hours as he talked about his adventures and music I had missed out on. I lost track of Ned, as alot of people lose track of each other -going through life and moving on to other places to do other things. Ned was one of my first boyfriends, when I was around 17 years, I think. I remember my dad being so furious with him when we came home from a date way past the 12am curfew time, after his MG had a flat tire. (that damn car!) Ned couragiously offered to explain the circumstances of the late hour to my father's livid face, and was told it was too late for excuses...but Ned was persistant and explained anyway, and my father forgave him (but not me- I was grounded for a month!) Ned's father had a tender spot for me, and forgave Ned some of his tresspasses in my presence as well, so I guess we were even on that score. Damn I'm sorry to run up on this website, it pulls a piece of my heart to one side and whispers "you'll never see the smile of Ned McKenzie greeting you from a porch again" and it makes me weep for the loss. Here's to you Ned, a smile in your eye, a pat on your chest, and a big hug to you- where ever you be. Love, Robin.

 

Barbara McKenzie said:   April 26th, 2011 11:31 pm

I came here tonight to say many things but now I realize that would be futile. The words written here are really for others to read. I know that you are safe and at peace. It has taken me this amount of time to understand that God's plan is perfect for all of us. I know that you and God know what is in my heart and that is all I need to know. I truly hope you are not aware of the things of this world as they are now. God has blessed me with the truth that you are in His embrace. But just in case you sneak a peek through Heavens floor.....I miss you more than mortal words can say and I feel you by my side everyday. Yes God has Blessed me. You are still my rock, because I still feel your guidance and assurance that all is unfolding as it should. I love you Ned with all of this broken heart of mine. It's OK, I see you tilting your head and sending me a big smile and and bear hug. To answer the words of my favorite song, "Are You Missing Me?", YES........................

 

Jen said:   April 20th, 2011 9:11 am

I still miss you brother, spring is here and the daffodils have bloomed. Continue your peaceful sleep and know that you are loved by all.

 

Jenny McKenzie Burbank said: February 14th, 2011 4:13 pm

Went up to see Ned a few days ago. The grass planted last fall has taken hold and he is now covered with a wonderful blanket of Kentucky Blue Grass. It was thick and lush even now so early in the Spring. It looks wonderful. Still miss you bro - keep playin....

 

Joe Tate said:  February 5th, 2011 2:34 am

I'm up early this morning and found myself hearing Ned's sweet singing in my mind. I came to look on this page for the first time in many months and saw that Daddy Paul had passed too. I hadn't heard and I'm sorry.I'm glad for the times we had together.