Ken was not only a philanthropist to all the investments and causes he supported, but a philanthropist of sorts to individuals as well, some call this inspirational. For a man with such a complex set of initiatives underway, i was always left with a sense of his genuine interest in others. I would come across Ken regularly at many of Calgarys large Charitable events, or more intimately at the Cinnamon spoon in Bragg Creek recently right up until 2020. Without fail, every time he would spot me enjoying my morning coffee and breakfast sandwich enroute to my day in the city, Ken would come over, sit down and strike up a conversation.

Often the conversation started with a recent city or business current affair, but would always move to his inquiry, 'Tell me Darryl, how is your business developing?... we would often explore recent pressures i was experiencing, or wins recently realized - the conversation always clearly showing me he not only understood but had a genuine interest in it, and in me and my family. When Ken would tell me he would be at his homestead acreage in West Bragg Creek, i would drop by with my kids for a visit with him, he was proud of this paradise.

In 2019 i temporarily left Bragg Creek, had just recently returned, and was sad to have learned of his passing as do many of the 'spooners' that knew Ken - a great man that will be missed by his family first, by all of Calgary a close second.