Remembering Ken - by Jack Will

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Back Beer Handicapper - Teddy and Collon — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 06:48:18 GMT

Missing you and your Son, again for your cancer. Where was Tommy? Now our morning walks and info from the clockers, we miss your insight.

The "Parting Glass" lets you rest. Your pictures live on. Salute!

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George Kingsley — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:01:27 GMT

I just stumbled across this article- I've been out of the game for some time and am saddened to hear of Ken's passing.

Ken was the kind of owner trainers dream of- knowledgeable, loyal, fun to be around with contagious enthusiasm.

Stallan, Identity, Talent to the Max, The Parting Glass (Joan- I still have my shirt)

Ken, guys like you got us up in morning. I'm sorry you missed this summer at the Spa

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Caton Bredar — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 23:49:03 GMT

Jack, you described Ken to a "T" and did justice to a great owner, race fan and all-around guy. You truly get to know a person when you're around him at the barn. I exercised some of his horses in FL for Skiffington and will always appreciate his fun-loving nature and passion for the game. Thanks for remembering one of the good guys.

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Joe O'Rourke — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 16:14:38 GMT

Magill and I are saddened to read about Ken's demise. He was a swell fellow. Our sympathy is extended to Moira and the family. Although we will be unable to be at Gulfstream on the 28th, Ken will be in our thoughts and prayers.

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Joan Desadora — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:38:36 GMT

I met Ken at my Pub in Saratoga many years ago;and immediately felt a bond with him and his family. When I expressed an interest in "always wanting a horse named for my business; he said "we can do it!" we will breed a horse to be called The Parting Glass!" And so, our friendship grew and extended to many years at many racetracks. His friends in Saratoga are saddened and will miss him.....

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John Lee — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:54:37 GMT

thanks Jack for filling us in on all we didn't know about Ken Avanzino.

Hope all is well with you.

John

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Herbert B. Tasker — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:52:54 GMT

I am a college class mate of Ken and thought the article about Ken was right on. He was a wonderful guy and a good friend and will be missed by all of us, especially his good friend Bob James. Ken was an inspiration to all of us.

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Robert M — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:42:32 GMT

Though I never knew Ken, he sounds like a great guy. A fantastic article Jack. Ken's ability to reach out to all sectors of horse racing is what makes this game the greatest of all. You don't need a fortune to enjoy this game. Just a love for the horses and remembering this is the toughest game of any sport to predict.