Thanks Dad for showing me there is a Santa Claus, taking me on those fun fishing trips & showing me how to puke overboard like a REAL man (was I SUPPOSED to turn green & puke?), & for teaching me that there is more to women than just their minds ;-). Also, thanks for showing me glass sliding doors aren't always used to look through - you can drive through them too. Most of all, thank you Dad for being here long enough to meet my little boy & see your boy become a father like you. I Love you, Papa.
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Your Son, Andrew
Thank you Kelly for making my Mother happy for the years you were married, for giving us Andrew and for treating me as if I were your own. Thanks for spotting me the extra cash for a wild graduation night from High School, a fabulous trip to England and for teaching me how to drink...and not drive. Your relationship with my Mother taught me the difference between ambivalence and passion, this is a lesson I will always remember, as well as you. I love you Kelly.
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Heidi
Our marriage may not have lasted a lifetime but we continued to care about each other and remained good friends. Kelly's greatest happiness came from his Love for his son Andrew. Their relationship grew over the years which gave Kelly great pleasure. His greatest passion was his love for the ocean where I hope he will
find peace.
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June Amaral
In the brief time that I knew Kelly, he was a man of dignity and intelligence who never complained about his health problems and tried his best to keep his sense of humor no matter how much pain he was in. He accepted life as it came to him and he blamed no one for his troubles. Captain Amaral should return to the seas which he loved dearly.
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Gene Keesler
Just a little note so we know where he is at - out there on the high seas. The ship is a part of me. I dug up a ship spike made of copper that came out of the U.S.S. Independence (1812-1915) here in Freeport, Texas, and I have it on display at the V.F.W. so we know where to find him when we meet again. This is appropriate for my Friend & Pal.
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Ray Cook
I first remember meeting Captain Kelly and said, "now this guy has been around the world" you could see it in his eyes, the sharpness in the eyes that has seen it all. The handshake was firm, confident and sincere, as if he has met you before or was a long lost friend. Although we only met a few times and briefly, the impression stays with me and will continue to do so. You will be missed and remembered.
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Martin Thifault
I was Kelly's private nurse in Port Richey, Fla. Although the time I spent w/Kelly was brief, what I will remember most is the many talks we had about his life. He shared stories about his military service. His pride & joy were his boats & the time spent commanding them. I will never forget the look on his face when I brought him cupcakes on his 81st birthday. He was so surprised, & pleased - he liked his sweets! Even though I only knew Kelly for a short time, I will never forget his smile ...
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Elaine Netrval, CNA
I met Capt. Kelly many times over the years. His son, Andrew, and I have been friends for over 35 years. I know the two of them cared deeply for each other. If Capt. Kelly is anything like his son, then Capt. Kelly was a very honorable, caring, and trustworthy man. He also had a good sense of humor and lived his life with integrity. He can be proud that his son, Andrew, shares those same values which will certainly be passed on to his grandson, A.J.
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Chris Williams
It is hard to find the words that express my feelings towards Uncle Kelly since the time I spent w/him was few & far between, mostly in my early childhood. He was a proud man with a great passion for the Sea & even a greater passion for his family. He loved & cared for all of "his" children. Andrew reminds me alot of Uncle Kelly, & I know his Father's spirit will live on within himself. The memories & all of the wonderful times that were shared will live on forever ...
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Jason F. Whitney III
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