Kevin Ladd

[karend924]

Our deepest sympathies go our to Kelly, Kori and the Ladd/Pater family. Kevin was an awesome individual and he will be deeply missed.

Joe & Karen Duffield

[H&H Rescue]

When I recieved the call I was speechless. I still am. I did not race with Kevin, I was in the rescue boat, rooting him on. We will miss Kevin greatly. He always met us on the shore with a HUGE smile on his face. Asking if we needed anything. The members of H&H feel as though we have lost a friend and a brother. Al and I will continue to be here, like the rest of the the MHRA family, for Kelly and his beautiful daughter. Rest in piece brother.

Today God will race a Hydro.
Rich

[Brian10s]

Our deepest condolences to the Ladd/Pater family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

[Terry Kerr]

My Hero

bakersfeild summer nationals 1999,my one and only national champion chip was made posible by kevins B stock motor in AMR.AMR was also kevins first of many nationals champ.everyone in this picture will never forget the 1999 natioals.

[Terry Kerr]

My Bro

After arguing about A motors,I let kevin run the Holygrale(my best motor)for the first time of many and won his first stock divisionals in ASH.

[Terry Kerr]

hair dooes

sharon and i had to get this on photo,while kevins mom(kathy)and kevins sister(michelle)look on.while kelley does kevins highlights, in the pits at constantine mi., just be for his b-day party.

[Dave M]

My Brother

Kevin,

As you look down upon us from heaven, please know each of us feels a sense of loss. We also know you are still racing up there, and having fun. It is your way. We lost you from here, but know your legacy is instilled in a lot of us. Your love of boat racing, snowmobiling, and just about anything fun lives on. You have inspired, mentored, and enrichened a lot of people. I am forever grateful for knowing you. When I got the early call Saturday morning I was angry with God for taking you, but now I understand. Your legacy will live on.
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I am still at a loss. I spent all weekend thinking of my past with Kevin. I still don't know what to say. I honored Kevin in reliving our time together. He started coming ot Mod races as a youngster, I think just befor his 16th birthday. Since we were the same age we became friends. For many years we raced together in Mod. I can't tell you how many times we chased girls as youngsters at the races, snuck the occasional beer, and basically were teens having fun. When he switched over to stock we kind of stopped talking and became passing friends saying hello occasionaly. I know this was my fault for being such an ass about it. I always had respect for Kevin, as he was one of the talented drivers who could drive anything well. Only recently did we start to talk a little more, not much, but again, my stubborn way was in the way. That is the only regret I have from knowing Kevin. He was and still is one of the great racers, and a great man.

Kevin, I have a big hug for you when we meet on the other side, and we have a lot of catching up to do.

To Kelly and family, I don't know you to well, but this loss is tragic. I can't begin to know how you feel. May God help you through this very hard time.

Dave

[Jon55SBrew]

With Great Sadness.......

Please except our sincere condolences and prayers during this awful loss..
Kevin was a good man with a ton to offer and we will miss him extremely.
Our prayers our with the Ladd and Pater families at this sad time.

Take care and God bless you,
Jon, Melanie, Jonathan & Ella Brewster

[Gordie Miller]

At a total loss

Godspeed my friend.

[Blackhawkguy]

I yelled at God today!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am still in shock, 58 hours and 31 minutes after Josh walked into the room and gave me the news. I feel as if I have lost a little brother I just learned I had. Kevin had been around in stock for just a few years when I moved up north and lost touch with my racing family. I remembered Kevin and last year on stag weekend we were reunited. As I read all of the post I am reminded of what a great person Kevin grew into, he cared so much about boat racing as most of us do, he cared about his family, and his little girl was the light of his life. I have thought and thought, over and over what could of been different to prevent this from happening. God made a descision that he needed Kevin worse than we did, and we all know there are no apeals court for his final descisions. Kevin was living the dream, he was so happy, you could see it in his face, he was on top of the world. So today I yelled at god, I told him how much I thought he was wrong, I know it will not change things, but I thought he should know. Anf if there comes a day I get to meet him face to face I intend to remind him of what a bad descision he made that day. Kelly and Kori, there are no words that can express the loss you and the world have been given by the passing of Kevin. Your big extended racing family will be there to help you through as they always are. Even thought they are short, what memories you have of your life with Kevin. Please accept my sincere condolances for your loss.

Sincerely

Kerry Hamlin

[MGallagher]

Ladd Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may God give you strength when ever you may need it.

Love,
Matt, Rachel, and Jackson

[Tim Sidor]

Pater Racing - Ocoee FL. Winternationals 2005

This is a great picture of Kelly, Joe and Kevin after winning 3 Winternationals in 2005 in ASH, 20SSH & CSH. Kevin was inducted to the Hall of Fame and my wife Vicki would like to thank Pater Racing / Team Kaos for the warm jacket she left at home. Her Jacket is in the suitcase for 2008.

[Tim Sidor]

Kevin, How do i beat Ed Hearn in AMH.

This picture is Kevin giving me advice on how to beat fast Eddie in AMH at Beaverton MI. in 2005 with Ed's own motor on my boat. " Sid run him wide off the second turn like you did to me in CSH and see how close to shore he gets" THANKS KEVIN FOR THE ADVICE. That is Anna is sitting in the #24 chair taking notes on race strategy. By the way Ed chopped me going into the second turn before i could make the plan work.

[markt326c]

Condolences to Kelly and family. I only met you and got to race with you one weekend when you made the trip out to Oroville CA a few years back to one of our records course races at the end of the year. Kevin was a great driver and I remember how helpful you were in the pits. That was cool to see from someone from out of our region (11). Sorry for your loss we pray that God will give you strength and comfort in this time and years to come. May God bless you and your family. Mark Tingley 326-C

[DiGia54D]

My thoughts are with the Ladd Family. I met Kevin at my first Nationals in Wakefield I believe 87. Great guy and great racer. Kevin you will be missed.