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My condolences to Kevin Ladd's family. I did not know him well at all but he made me laugh at the meeting in Detroit when he taped his fingers together and gave me a Miller Light as a "peace offering". He seemed passionate about this sport and he will be missed. God be with all of his family and friends as you go through this painful time.
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Kristi Z-22
PRO Commissioner
APBA BOD
"Ask not what your racing organization can do for you...Ask what you can do for your racing organization"Tomtall 06
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We give our deepest condolenses for the Ladd/Pater family. Kevin you were a true competitor. I enjoyed the few races i was privliged to run against you. All of us on in the northwest will be praying for you and your family.
kyle
20RKyle Bahl
20-R
"He didn't bump you, he didn't nudge you, he rubbed you, and rubbin' son is racin'!"Comment
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I too was totally shocked to hear of Kevin's accident. My condolences to the family. Kevin will be missed by the entire boat racing community. My prayers go out for him and to the family. This is just unbelievable!Comment
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Kevin Ladd
Kevin's commitment to his family, this sport, and the community of us all, will be deeply missed.
There are very few words of comfort, at a time like this. But all of us, within this community, morns your loss, and we grieve with you.
May God extend His gentle hand, and grant you peace.
We all will be here, should you need us.
Jeff Ettinger
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HEARTBREAKING NEWS ! We're so sorry to hear of Kevin's death. He was a warm, sincere guy and a great ambassador for boat racing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ladd and Pater families. Condolences to all of you. Mike Marshall Raceboat61-S ,Team AARP.Comment
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Kevin
The loss of Kevin shook me to the bone. He was a ferocious competitor and highly skilled driver on the water and loved both summer and winter challenges. When I went to his house last winter to pick up my 20SSH he had just returned from a snowmobile outing to the UP. I know he looked forward to these winter excursions whenever he could get away. My heart aches for Kelly and the baby. I had a small sense of the shock, numbness, and disbelief that comes with this as my wife described her feelings just after my near-fatal racing accident last April. But, throughout my long recovery the most important things that anyone sent me were prayers. Until that point in my life I never thought much about prayer but now I have experienced their indescribable power first hand. Unfortunately, even prayer won't bring Kevin back, but I urge all of you racers to send your thoughts and prayers to Kelly. Her pain will go on for a long time and, for those of us who aren't able to physically be with her to comfort her, a daily prayer will go a long way. I am very sad. I'll miss Kevin.
Hunt
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My condolences to all in the Ladd and Pater families. This is such a shock.Ryan Runne
9-H
Wacusee Speedboats
ryan.runne.4@gmail.com
"Imagination is more important than knowledge"--Albert Einstein
These days, I find it easier to look up to my youngers than my elders.Comment
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sorry
sorry for your loss.
Johnny wlodarskiJohnny Wlodarski III
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4m....
I was sound asleep when the phone rang very early this morning; it was Don Allen Jr. & he told me what had occured. I am still at loss for words as I have typed many & deleted most of them.
My heart aches for Kelly, Kori & the Ladd/Pater family & ask the Lord to grant them the strength to get thru these hard times.
Kev- I will see you on the other side buddy!
Brent, Sue, Sara & Bryce BackusLast edited by 17W; 02-16-2008, 12:21 PM.17W
"You gotta do the work"- Pop TrolianComment
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RIP Kevin. You are the real #4.Comment
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4m...
Our thoughts are with Kev's family, although we are spread all over the country, we are all here for you. Race in peace Kev... Lyons & Doerle FamilyFuture J dad!Comment
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Kevin
Kelly,
We are so sorry for your loss.
God Bless You And Your Family.
Brian and SuzetteComment
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All our prayers and thoughts are with Kelly Ladd and their daughter and the immediate families during this time of loss. May god help and guide you through this very difficult time and may you find comfort and support from all those who knew Kevin. There are alot of people that will be there to help you through your sorrow, please don't be afraid to take it.
God bless you and Keep you,
Jose Jr, Sr., and the entire Mendana family."Get Hit Once, Hit back Twice".
"Fall Seven times, Stand up Eight"
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Our deepest sympathy and condolences to Kelly, Kori and all the family members. Kevin will be sorely missed and always remembered. We are very sorry for your loss.
The Runne familyJohn Runne
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Stock Outboard is all about a level playing field.
True parity is one motor per class.
It's RACING, not just another boat ride!
NOT a representative of Racing Outboards LLC.Comment
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the real 4-M
Kelly, Ladd family and the Pater's we are thinking of you in this terrible time. It was just a week and a half ago Kevin and I sat at the national meeting and laughed together. That was what I will remember most, he was a very happy man I felt and it was great to see.
I will always remember him as one hell of a tough competitor and we hope you can stay strong during this great loss and great loss to our sport.
Jeff, Christine and kidsComment
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