Kevin Ladd

[race4kaos]

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[Fox]

this hurts

As I lay here next to my 10 hour old baby in the hospital totaly amazed by the gift of life that God gives, my heart is full and emtpy at the same time. There are so many memories so many future plans that won't be the same without Kevin.

but Maren did remind me (between contractions) that keven lived a full life...he just did it in 35 action packed, fun filled years. All these things he did mrore than most men do in two lifetimes...He bought and sold more toys, He took more trips, visited more states/counties, loved more, stared into his daughters eyes more, smiled more, laughed more, dreamed more, thought more, was a true friend to more, gave more, and on and on and on and on and on

Kevin should be an insperation to america to get off the couch and live your dreams.

Thank you to Kelly and Kori and all the family for sharing him with us.

#4 is #1!!!!!
Cant wait to race side by side again.

[Ascencio Racing]

Who was he to me...

I was one of the newbies Kevin took in,. It started with a introductory 90 min call about boat racing, his equipement for sale, and a straight to the point of the pros and cons of racing with apba and opc. After a test drive and boat purchase, i though I was on my own. Well, i thought wrong. This led to "Rubes, we need to test" ok Kevin, i would be happy to help, maybe I can learn something. "no, you need to test, bring Rina, Kelly loves kids, bring them out if you want." Kevin didn't just sell you the sport, he took you under his wing and made sure "his newbie" passed teched, got faster. He wanted my opinion on what i thought were challanges were for an all thumbs city boy were so he can help make it easier for others like me to get involved. I used to feel bad, "rubes, we need to teach you how to put your motor together, come over after work, we will work on it and Kelly were cook up some grub" I always apoligized to Kelly, I was always over there. Then came the invites, the forth of July parties, the UM football game, my first with seats so close we could here coach carr chewing on the reffs. The introductions to new friends, Fox's, Millers, SO fellas... The pancake breakfeast and spagehtti dinners. I could go on forever about how his frindshiped helped create Ascencio Racing, and the 6-7 priceless family vacations we take all surrounding racing. I am numb, confused, and heartbroken. Living in Texas now, i looked forward to his emails, usually hit my in box when i was rolling out of bed. Kevin, thanks for everything! Your impact to me and my family can't be measured. Kelly, we mourn with you and your family. Please call for anything.

[Tim Weber]

I never really knew Kevin. I am sorry for that. I can't imagine the grief and sadness for the family. I really feel the worst for his baby girl and Kelly. The thought of having a baby not grow up with their daddy is the worst.

I hate this! Last year we lost Travis and now Kevin.

My deep condolences.

Tim

[Dave M]

Once Again

Bud, Michelle, and Kevin's Mom, In my previous message I made a grave error in not including you guys in my thoughts and prayers. You always were, and always be in them for your loss.

If someone could let Bud know of this as I know he has macular degeneration and might not be able to read this.

And once again this is a terrible loss, lets use Kevin's huge hunger to live life to the fullest and not let the small things matter much.

To all of the Ladd Family, Pater Family, and friends, we will celebrate his life, and learn from him. God Speed My friend, God Speed.

[Terry Kerr]

kevin meant alot to me....

[speedracer024]

Ladd/Pater families i am sorry for your loss, no words can really explain how you must feel. I did notice that the PTT webpage has put up a short slide show for Kevin and your family.

[red_wing_ii]

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Remember the good times

[Terry Kerr]

Mhra Banquet

[Terry Kerr]

Bakersfeild

kevin paid for the hole trip as an xmas gift.Bud and freind drove,kevin and i had floan.

[Brew56]

I was with my local TRORA buddies when we found out about this. When something like this happens in our boat racing world, we realize when you put the boats away, we are all truly brothers at heart.

To the Ladd & Pater families, you have my deepest sympathy.

And to all of you racers in Michigan, especially my very good friends, Mark & Dean, I feel very sad for your loss of such a close friend. I'm here if you need me any time.

God Bless you Kevin,
Jerry Brewster

[Cap4434]

When you have to say goodbye to someone you’ve shared your life with, someone so close to your heart there’s not even a way to put into words the love you have for them. . . Please know that even deep loss cannot take away deep love! Thinking of the Ladd and Pater Families during this difficult time.

[rossman]

kevin

To the Ladd and Pater family. I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Brian

[H&H Rescue]

Ladd/Pater families i am sorry for your loss, no words can really explain how you must feel. I did notice that the PTT webpage has put up a short slide show for Kevin and your family.

Could you give us a link? I'd love to see it.

thanks

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