Kevin was my only brother, and as such, the person on the planet most closely related to me genetically. I grew up with him and played with him throughout childhood and into adolescence. We shared the same bedroom for many years. We shared some of the same interests. But the sad truth is that as adults we lived worlds apart. Due to family dynamics that were beyond his control when we were young, Kevin was emotionally damaged and hurt. This has to be said and it needs to be said this way. He carried this burden throughout his life. As a result, he made conscious choices to distance himself from his siblings, even though he said he had no issues with us. He became intensely personal and private. Emotional closeness and intimacy were a challenge for him. I think that this was his way of protecting himself. He was a difficult person to know and a harder person to love. But I did love him. I consider myself fortunate that he and I were able to reestablish a relationship for about 12 years beginning in 2000, after a self imposed 'exile' of over two decades. We skied and paddled together. He visited my family, and my three sons had the opportunity to met him. My wife, Janet, and I traveled to Boulder during the time that Kevin had his liver transplant. I consider myself to have been blessed to have been able to support him during that period. During those times, Kevin revealed himself to be both sensitive and reflective. But he remained very guarded. He had a wonderful sense of humour and keenly observed his fellow man. He was fiercely independent and stubborn beyond belief! Kevin is one of the few who could truthfully say - with pride and satisfaction - that he followed his dream... flying was his life. Sadly, we were unable to continue this relationship through to his passing. It was Kevin's choice in 2012 that I not contact him any more, and I honored this. I take solace knowing that his friends and neighbours were with Kevin and cared for him during the last few months, weeks, and days of his life. To Tim especially, thank you. There may be those who will say that this is not the right place to share what I have written here but I don't have any other forum. For those of you that knew my brother through flying or as friends and neighbours, you no doubt knew different sides of Kevin. I would ask that when you have a moment, you send me an email and tell me about these. It will be important to me. God Bless.