Tuesday, January 5, 2021
To the family of Ken Kelly I offer my deepest condolences. The relationship Ken and I shared goes back 50 years though the Marine Corps and the NYPD.
Ken was first class in all his personal and professional endeavors. He always seemed to be in good spirits and full of life.
The Marine Corps operations that we participated in together were serious, but always seemed to result in great laughter and terrific memories.
And when he was a member of the NYPD Bomb Squad I saw him exhibit his courage, expertise, and wisdom, on many occasions.
Just one small example of Ken’s empathy for anyone who needed help: In a driving snow storm, off duty and alone, I saw him put himself in a very dangerous situation to help a stranded motorist.
That was Ken, someone you could rely on: in the NYPD, in the Marine Corps, in his business, in his private life. He always went the extra mile.
He was a good friend, I will miss him. Ray Kelly
