In Memoriam

K-Bear

Edward J. Kiefski, Jr
February 11, 1976-October 20, 1998

The last real memory I have of Eddie was sitting at his parent's table during a barbeque. We were comparing and discussing our tattoos and he was telling me about how he was going to get his nickname, K-Bear, tattooed above or under or through the tattoo he already had on his left upper arm...

The point of this page it to let everyone know how much Eddie was loved and missed. I don't think I could articulate it as well as his family, but this is the least I could do. Eddie's sister is my best friend and I couldn't get through life without her. The Kiefski's are my second family and I love all of them (except Buddy) immensely. When they lost their son and brother, I not only felt the loss myself, remembering the last time Eddie drove me home, but most of my grief was for their loss. I cannot express the pain I felt when I say Tina for the first time after I got her phone call on the night of October 26th. I love the entire family, and I love Eddie too. Many, many people did and still do. We miss him terribly. I guess it's true that you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone.

today we are too late
yesterday we were even later
tomorrow we will mourn the past

there never is a right time
though time has never been wrong
(albeit frequently unconscionable)

tomorrow never comes
yesterday is years behind
today is an eternity

there are constant new discoveries
drawn from tearfully forced concessions
made in the lonely night shadows

yesterday there were no questions
today we wish there had been
tomorrow holds the answers

but tomorrow never comes
-H.R., 11-10-98

We love you and miss you, Eddie. May the gods bless you and guide you safely into the Summerland. Until we meet again my friend... Guardian of Departed Friends