Ginger, thats a beautiful story. Kenny surely was like that. Such a caring
guy. And that smile. warmed my heart thats for sure. Don't give up on
racing, I didn't watch the race on Sunday, cuz it hurt too much...... I
wanted to put it on, did a few times, and kept shutting it off, remembering
how I would sit there with a pen and paper keeping track of Kenny for my
newsletter. I just could NOT sit there and NOT see his name. My heart hurts
too. It didn't ease up any since Fri. I was with a best friend on Fri when I
heard the news, and it helped some, but darn that pain. I went to sleep last
nite with a cold wash cloth over my eyes so I would be able to get my
contacts in this morning! I just can't stop the tears. take care Ginger, and
DON"T GIVE UP ON RACING! It will take time, and that empty spot will be
there on the track, but we can do it.
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----- Original Message -----
From: Largen, Ginger <glargen@...>
To: <KennyIrwinNews@egroups.com>
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2000 6:43 AM
Subject: RE: In Loving Memory of Kenny Irwin Kenny


> I would like to correspond with other Kenny Irwin fans during this time,
so
> I will introduce myself also. My name is Ginger and I live in Virginia,
> about 24 miles from Bristol Motor Speedway. I began following Kenny when
he
> was in the Craftsman Truck Series because I liked his smile and his curly
> hair. I was thrilled for Kenny when Robert Yates selected him to drive
the
> 28 car. I keep remembering his words at that press conference, "To say
I'm
> the luckiest guy in the world probably isn't saying enough."
>
> I knew Kenny was something special when he qualified on the front row for
> his first Winston Cup race in 1997. I admired him greatly when he faced
the
> media after failing to qualify for the Coca-Cola 600 in 1998. I
sympathized
> with him in 1999 when everyone, except Felix Sabates, seemed to doubt his
> ability.
>
> I was excited for Kenny when he began driving the 42 car. It was a new
> beginning; a chance for him to show his talent and to quiet the doubters.
> I, along with my 4-year old son, finally got to see Kenny at an autograph
> session before the Bristol race this spring. My son plays with the
Starting
> Lineup figures of race car drivers and had one of Kenny with him that
night.
> When we got to the table, my son held up the figure for Kenny to see.
Kenny
> said, "Well look at that!" He personalized a postcard for my son and also
> autographed the back of the Starting Lineup figure. We left the table as
> even bigger Kenny Irwin fans.
>
> I have been in a state of disbelief since Friday. I was sad about Adam
> Petty, but it hurts even more when your favorite driver loses his life.
I'm
> almost ready to give up racing. I am so glad that a recent edition of
> "Inside Nascar" magazine named Kenny as one of racing's "Most Beautiful
> People". He certainly was wonderful to my son in March. Now he will
always
> be young and always be beautiful. I'd love to hear from other Kenny Fans.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: barb widitz [mailto:barb4kennyirwin@...]
> Sent: Sunday, July 09, 2000 11:07 PM
> To: KennyIrwinNews@egroups.com
> Subject: In Loving Memory of Kenny Irwin Kenny
>
>
> I don't want to send all the links out there repeating that terrible
> accident. I am sure we have had enough of that. I will send pages that
> touch us and help us remember what a wonderful guy Kenny was. As I find
> them , I will pass them along to you.
>
> This info from Lynne and Matts Kenny Irwin page:
> The viewing is scheduled for Tuesday, July 11, 2000 from 6 to 9 p.m. at
> the Abundant Life Church, 7606 East 82nd Street, Indianapolis, Ind.,
> 46256 (317) 845-4900. Funeral services will also take place at the
> Abundant Life Church Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 10 a.m.
>
> Donations can be made in Kenny Irwin Jr.'s name to honor him. Send them
to:
> Riley Children's Hospital, 702 Barnhill Drive, Indianapolis, Ind., 46202
> (317) 274-5000.
> PLEASE read the other comments there.
>
> http://personal.cfw.com/~racin/kennynews.htm
>
> ******************************************
>
> Dear God Not Again
>
> Could the reports be wrong? Surely this can't happen again, not here at
New
> Hampshire, not now, not Kenny Irwin. Dear God ... not again, please.
>
> Genuine is the word that comes to mind over and over again. He seemed to
> have a genuine smile that was contagious, a genuine twinkle in his eye
> (almost pixie like and so adorable), and he seemed genuinely happy to be
> involved with the fans and his racing career.
> Marty Tyler says it all , please read this article.
>
> http://catchfence.com/html/2000/mt70900.html
>
> ******************************************
>
> One of the many beautiful poems:
>
> When I am gone, release me, let me go
> I have so many things to see and do.
> You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears
> Be happy that we had so many years.
>
> I gave you my love. You can only guess
> How much you gave to me in happiness.
> I thank you for the love you each have shown
> But now it's time to travel on alone.
>
> So grieve awhile for me, if you must
> Then let your grief be comforted by trust,
> It's only for awhile that we must part
> So bless the memories with your heart.
>
> I won't be far away, for life goes on.
> So if you need me, call and I will come.
> Though you can't see me or touch me,
> I'll be near
>
> And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear
> All of my love around you, soft and clear.
> And then, when you must come this way alone.
> I'll greet you with a smile and "Welcome Home."
> ---
> Thoughts and prayers to Kenny Irwin's family, friends, Sebco
> Racing, NASCAR Winston
> Cup family, and all race fans.
>
> Bobby Labonte/JGR Fan
>
> ****************************************
>
> Tribute To A Rising Star - Kenny Irwin
>
> go to this link and read the beautiful tribute by Lynne and Matt. Bring
the
> tissues. It IS truly moving. Thanks Lynne and Matt for all your hard work.
> You have no idea how it helps.
>
> http://personal.cfw.com/~racin/ki42/kiindex.htm
>
> **************************************
> Rainbow at the track;
> I have been told there was a rainbow over turn three at the track.
> If anyone find any articles on this please send them in!!
> thanks.
>
> This is now a discussion list so please respond and it will be posted!
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