OlfArt- Ken Johnson
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OlfArt- Ken Johnson
Just wanted to let everyone know that Ken passed away on the 14th.
Mom's doing OK.
Probably won't be a service but when I get home I'll take him out on the boat one last time.
Mom's doing OK.
Probably won't be a service but when I get home I'll take him out on the boat one last time.
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Re: OlfArt- Ken Johnson
This is sad news. I really liked Ken.
RIP . Prayers to your family.
RIP . Prayers to your family.
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Re: OlfArt- Ken Johnson
Slide Easy Olfart, Prayers for the family
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Re: OlfArt- Ken Johnson
I did not know him personally, only here @ Southern Airboat. Back in the fall, as the discussions about presidential politics were boiling over, OlfArt acted as a man of honor and courage of conviction and did it without offense. I would liked to have known him.
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Re: OlfArt- Ken Johnson
im so sorry to hear that sir from the McDonald family we shall pray for all that knew him.i was wondering what happen to him.y all plz besafe and my god look over us all.


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Re: OlfArt- Ken Johnson
Dang, I'm sorry to hear that. Ken has been a friend of mine & this website for many years.
Prayers to Vivian & family.
R.I.P Ken
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Prayers to Vivian & family.
R.I.P Ken
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Re: OlfArt- Ken Johnson
Sorry to hear. My condolences.
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Re: OlfArt- Ken Johnson
Sad news. Ken was a great man with a strong relationship with God. We corresponded often and hung out at the events. We'll miss you buddy.
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Re: OlfArt- Ken Johnson
Very sorry to hear this! Condolences to the family!!
Enjoyed his posts!!

Enjoyed his posts!!


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Re: OlfArt- Ken Johnson
I only met Ken once in person but I considered him a true friend. He flew helicopters in Vietnam and although he mentioned it a time or two he never bragged about it. A true hero in my book.
I'll miss you Buddy. Prayers for you and yours.
I'll miss you Buddy. Prayers for you and yours.
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Re: OlfArt- Ken Johnson
RIP OldArt, condolences and prayers for the family.



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Re: OlfArt- Ken Johnson
Never met Ken face to face. E-mailed through SA time to time. Talked to Dave Stratton about the rigging he was building for him a number of years ago.
May he rest in piece.
May he rest in piece.
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Prayers
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Sad news .. RIP Ken
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Re: OlfArt- Ken Johnson
I just heard this news and it saddens me terribly. Ken was the very first member outside of Bondsman that I ever met off SA... We met at the first FAA airboat show held in Wildwood many years ago and became fast friends. His boat was also the first boat I ever did any artwork on the rudders too I believe... He drove all the way down from Orange Park to Brooksville to have me put the a red feather on each of his rudders and the name "Big Feather" on the transom of his bright yellow airboat. He will surely be missed... My condolences to you and your family... He was a sweetie...
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Re: OlfArt- Ken Johnson
Condolences and prayers to the family. May he rest in peace.
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Rip Ken I will miss his chats, we talk airboats & Helicopters prayers for family and SA has lost a good one



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Re: OlfArt- Ken Johnson
God Bless; prayers sent for the family and friends...
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Re: OlfArt- Ken Johnson
WOW!!! This is such a shock, say it ain't so. I will miss my Kentucky friend. He called me Christmas day and we chatted for a good while. Ken was a very wise Gentleman. R.I.P. my friend and we'll see you on the other side. Prayers for his Family
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Re: OlfArt- Ken Johnson
My Heart just sunk when I read this, Ken and I were great friends for a lot of years and we have had
many great conversations over the years, yesterday I found out a good friend of mine that was my best
friends Chief at SEAL team two was Killed in an accident he had been retied for several years made it threw
all the years at the teams and was an instructor at BUDS and then gets killed in an accident both Ken and him will
be greatly missed
many great conversations over the years, yesterday I found out a good friend of mine that was my best
friends Chief at SEAL team two was Killed in an accident he had been retied for several years made it threw
all the years at the teams and was an instructor at BUDS and then gets killed in an accident both Ken and him will
be greatly missed
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Re: OlfArt- Ken Johnson
Sad to hear....A staple of this forum for many years, always respected his opinions. Prayers sent to family.
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Re: OlfArt- Ken Johnson
So sorry to hear that news. He was a GREAT GREAT Man. He will be Greatly Missed.
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Re: OlfArt- Ken Johnson
Shocked to say the least. Just spoke with him on the phone a couple of weeks ago. Ken was a great guy and is a great soul. He always stayed in touch even as I often let life get in the way of doing the same. Prayers for his friends and family. Rest In Peace Sir.
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Re: OlfArt- Ken Johnson
WOW.... So sad to read this.. He will surly be missed.. Slide on my friend!!
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Re: OlfArt- Ken Johnson
RIP Ken.
You will always be remembered with fondness and respect by this Airboater.
Glad I got to know you. Like many around here.... I am better of because of it.
You will always be remembered with fondness and respect by this Airboater.
Glad I got to know you. Like many around here.... I am better of because of it.