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  • brewmaster15
    Administrator
    • Apr 2002
    • 28956
    • Northford,CT,USA

    Kenny's Discus , Please Read Everyone, This is really Important.

    Hi all,
    I have to share some very sad news with you all. Several weeks ago Kenny called me with devastating news. I was floored, literally crushed. He has been diagnosed with Terminal Cancer recently..and its very advanced. It hit him hard and fast.

    He needs to focus on his family at this time, and so is leaving the hobby to spend his remaining time with his family. He asks you to respect his privacy here and on Social Media off SimplyDiscus.

    Kenny wanted me to thank all of his customers and friends for their concern the last few weeks and their Support all these years.. Kenny's Discus has Closed Permanently as a result of his condition.

    He asks that you not try to contact him because in his condition he really can not reply and really needs to conserve his strength for what time he has left for his family.


    Kenny has been many things to many people here at Simply.. For me he has been a dear brother and close close friend for decades. The Hobby is losing a Giant that set the bar higher than anyone I know, and we are losing a friend like no other. I know we will all miss him dearly. Life is not fair, and this is terrible proof of that.

    If you all wish to post something here for Kenny, Please do, and keep him and his family in your Thoughts and Prayers. Should Kenny or his family update me I will pass it on... but please do not contact him. He does not know how much Time he has left, and that time is for his Wife, Sister and Niece.

    Thank You,
    Al
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  • Willie
    Silver Member

    • May 2002
    • 4335
    • St Paul
    • Willie

    #2
    Re: Kenny's Discus , Please Read Everyone, This is really Important.

    What terrible news. I'm so sorry to lose a dear friend.
    At my age, everything is irritating.

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    • seanyuki
      Registered Member
      • Jun 2006
      • 5354
      • B.C. Canada
      • Francis

      #3
      Re: Kenny's Discus , Please Read Everyone, This is really Important.

      Very sad news for all of us.
      Grasshopper
      Francis

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      • sunsetopal
        Registered Member
        • Nov 2020
        • 55
        • vashon Island, WA
        • Regina

        #4
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        I am new here on SD tho quickly learned how important Kenny and the high quality Discus he has bred to sell through the many years played an important part in raising the bar and setting high standards for Discus husbandry across the country.
        I am so sorry for his families loss and the Discus communities loss and especially for Kenny!

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        • Disgirl
          SimplyDiscus Sponsor and MVP Nov.2015
          • Mar 2009
          • 4483
          • Eastern North Carolina USA

          #5
          Re: Kenny's Discus , Please Read Everyone, This is really Important.

          I am so sorry to hear this news. Thank you for letting us know Al, we have all been worried about him. He will be greatly missed.
          Barb


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          • Eddie
            Registered Member
            • Nov 2004
            • 28057
            • Vacaville, CA

            #6
            Re: Kenny's Discus , Please Read Everyone, This is really Important.

            I’m in shock. Kenny has been a huge part of the amazing experiences I’ve had here on Simply Discus. The regular interactions on Simply and social media will be hugely missed. Kenny has been an icon in the discus community and even greater friend.

            I am praying for Kenny, his family and his friends during this time.

            Respectfully,


            "If you ask for an opinion...don't get pissed when I give you mine."

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            • Larry208
              Registered Member
              • Nov 2008
              • 362
              • Austerlitz, New York
              • Larry

              #7
              Re: Kenny's Discus , Please Read Everyone, This is really Important.

              This is sad news and our hearts and prayers go out to him and his family. Thank you Al for letting us know.
              Larry

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              • RogueDiscus
                Homesteader

                • Jun 2009
                • 3118
                • OR
                • Steve

                #8
                Re: Kenny's Discus , Please Read Everyone, This is really Important.

                Thank you Al. This is terrible news. So many in the hobby owe so much to Kenny.
                Lifting dictionaries literally strengthens your muscles.

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                • KIAWAHKID
                  Registered Member
                  • Oct 2002
                  • 151
                  • North Carolina
                  • JACK AGLIATA

                  #9
                  Re: Kenny's Discus , Please Read Everyone, This is really Important.

                  Beautiful discus from a real classy guy!!!! Always 5 STARS KENNY- YOU ARE IRREPLACEABLE!!!!! GOD BLESS FRIEND!!

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                  • jimmyjoe
                    Registered Member
                    • Nov 2003
                    • 1013
                    • N. Ridgeville, Oh

                    #10
                    Re: Kenny's Discus , Please Read Everyone, This is really Important.

                    I have nothing I can say, I don't know what to say, I am so sorry to hear this I just hate what I just heard. God bless you man and thank you for being Kenny. Jim in Ohio

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                    • Wahter
                      Registered Member
                      • Apr 2002
                      • 2793
                      • USA
                      • Walter

                      #11
                      Re: Kenny's Discus , Please Read Everyone, This is really Important.

                      That's absolutely terrible news. Kenny has provided so many nice fish to so many people on here over the years - a legend! I remember speaking with him on the phone and he wouldn't sell me fish that he knew I would not be happy with. Take care Kenny!
                      Walter

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                      • 14Discus
                        Registered Member
                        • Mar 2018
                        • 413
                        • north Illinois
                        • Bill G.

                        #12
                        Re: Kenny's Discus , Please Read Everyone, This is really Important.

                        Thanks Al for informing us so eloquently. My thoughts and prayers go out to Kenny and family. The discus world will never be the same wo Kenny. He is the epitome of niceness and decency and I’m blessed to have known him as I have. God be with you K.

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                        • farebox
                          Registered Member
                          • Dec 2009
                          • 940
                          • San Antonio, Texas
                          • Roland E. Wilson

                          #13
                          Re: Kenny's Discus , Please Read Everyone, This is really Important.

                          Kenny Discus was my first real discus purchased 10 yrs ago. This is shocking news to bear, prayers go out to his family. Love and peace for you my friend.

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                          • indianhotriff
                            Registered Member
                            • Sep 2009
                            • 9
                            • ATL

                            #14
                            Re: Kenny's Discus , Please Read Everyone, This is really Important.

                            Sorry to hear this sad news. Praying for Kenny and his family.

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                            • warblad79
                              Registered Member
                              • Aug 2010
                              • 1879
                              • San Jose, CA

                              #15
                              Re: Kenny's Discus , Please Read Everyone, This is really Important.

                              You'll be terribly miss my friend. I wish I could visit his garage room one more time and tell him how grateful I am for all the advice. 😥😥😥

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