The Daily Hoosier Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 Unreal. Ken's kindness in DMs and e-mails was literally one of the reasons I kept going early on when it made absolutely no sense to do so. Just such a genuine guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 OMG. I am at a complete loss. Ken was such a great man and will never be forgotten. I just dont have the words. I just can't believe this, my heart is breaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaybobHoosier Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 This is absolutely terrible to hear! Rest In Peace Mile, just wow! One of the nicest guys you could ever talk to. Mile and I go way back, moderating on the old Scout forums start back at the end of the Mike Davis era. Mile, will miss you bud, just way to soon! God bless and prayers to your friends and family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotIThatLives Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 My God. This is terrible news. This is a man that loves this board like family. I think we should set up a memorial fund in Colonial Crester and Milehiiu's honor. Waffle head, if I can forward something to you, to send a card or something to Mrs. Mile. I always thought Ken would be the one guy on this board I could see a drove of posters come out of the shadows one day to honor and pay our respects to him. What a surreal moment and year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierfan615 Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 So sorry and sad to hear this! Praying for his wife, family and friends. You never know when your time will come. Puts everything in perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dart Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 Terrible news I haven't been here long but always enjoyed his posts. May he rest in peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach1K Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 It seems like not too long ago I talked to him on here man 2020 has really thrown us all for a loop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artesian_86 Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 Such heartbreaking news! My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He was truly one of a kind with a heart of gold. I always looked forward to his well respected insight not only to IU sports, but to his genuine interest in the live of others. You could always count on him being the first guy to welcome a new HSN poster.😥 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotIThatLives Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Wafflehead_Fred said: To anyone interested, I am putting together a fundraising campaign for his wife. Not only has she lost her partner, but also his retirement income and is now saddled with hospital bills. Mods, please let me know if I can provide details in a post or if it’s something that needs to be communicated through direct messaging. I’m more than happy to abide by the rules of the board. Keep me posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSaccamanno Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 Just saw this and have a lump in my throat. Just shocked. I doubt any of us have the ability to process this right now. Mile was an ambassador for the site and truly interested in posters as people. Kind of the uncle. He initiated discussions on anything and everything, from food to travel to other interests as a way of conversing. This board is about way more than the minutia of IU sports, it’s a community. No one played a bigger role than Mile in that. A very welcoming soul. I’m truly shocked as I’m sure you all are. Prayers and thoughts. Rest In Peace, Ken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 I am stunned. I get it...life happens but man has this been a rough year. Thinking especially of Ken's wife here and praying God's grace on his entire family. I'm just stunned... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUfaninIllinois Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 15 minutes ago, BobSaccamanno said: Just saw this and have a lump in my throat. Just shocked. I doubt any of us have the ability to process this right now. Mile was an ambassador for the site and truly interested in posters as people. Kind of the uncle. He initiated discussions on anything and everything, from food to travel to other interests as a way of conversing. This board is about way more than the minutia of IU sports, it’s a community. No one played a bigger role than Mile in that. A very welcoming soul. I’m truly shocked as I’m sure you all are. Prayers and thoughts. Rest In Peace, Ken. Perfectly said. This is so ridiculously unfair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 May God hold his family in his hands and prayers for all his family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoyeCowbell Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 What a punch to the gut. Like Fred, I don't post here as much as I did on previous versions in the past, but I'm deeply affected by this tragic news. Ken never held back his appreciation for everyone's contributions to this site, and I'll always be grateful for his welcoming demeanor. He made a conscious effort to be inclusive to all who enjoyed and shared in the passion of cheering on our Hoosiers. He established a culture of deep appreciation not only to IU, but to each other; this is not an insignificant thing to do with an online fan message board. This hurts. If I may echo Mile, thank you all for participating in making this a fun, safe place, and looking out for one another. We're all connected and Ken is a big reason why. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGleas Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 This is such a shocking gut punch. I don't even know how to process this. As others, I don't have words right now. All I can say is that his wife and family are in my thoughts. Rest easy, Mile! We will carry on the culture you and CC established here, but make no mistake it will never be the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTrojan88 Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 Godspeed Mile.....Never Daunted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoB2011 Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 This is terrible to hear. RIP, Ken. @Wafflehead_Fred please keep us posted on how we can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feathery Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 RIP Ken. Been on the message boards since 2006. Ken has been around the entire time! He will be missed. Prayers for his wife and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincyHoosier Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 Very, very sad news. He was a stalwart of the IU forums. Prayers for his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGIUAndy Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 Shocking. Very sad. I’m really sorry to hear this. He was a great presence on this board and seemed like a wonderful person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kottkemckee Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 I have been a lurker at the multiple versions of this board over the years. I've rarely if ever posted. The times I have, Mile would always have something nice to say and often a friendly PM as well. What a huge loss. I just can't imagine not seeing his name pop up in the threads. Condolences to his family. You will be missed by many Mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muckraker Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 3 hours ago, Parakeet Jones said: I am gutted. I can’t say anything else right now. I'm too stunned to type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUB74 Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 Ken, you made this world richer by your presence and poorer by your absence. You will be missed, but not forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macomb hoosier Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 This is such sad news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wafflehead_Fred Posted December 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 2 hours ago, NotIThatLives said: Waffle head, if I can forward something to you, to send a card or something to Mrs. Mile. I always thought Ken would be the one guy on this board I could see a drove of posters come out of the shadows one day to honor and pay our respects to him. What a surreal moment and year. Thank you. Whatever you choose to do, I would be more than happy to pass on. I haven't gotten her consent to divulge details such as home address, but DM me and at the very least I can give you mine and will make sure her and their son receive it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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