A gem amidst mountains of trash, Liz Kramer Picked Up KJ and brought him Home to Spring PDF 2012. Wide-eyed, inspired, and ready to get his hands dirty he instantly became family; the brother we hadn't known. His warmth and earnest thoughtfulness radiated from the core of his being, shining brilliantly in his smile. The bonds we forged flourished in depth and dimensionality, in quiet intimate moments, collaborations celebrated, and snags unseen because KJ just Fixed It. He communicated caring though acts of service. We built relationships and homes, infrastructure and art. KJ was a conscientious Force of Nature, enriching our community with love and imbuing our world with Dreams Delivered. Though the loss is devastating, his flame is not extinguished. Now it's our turn to carry the fire we forged, honoring him through our decisions and our actions.

In grief and in gratitude, we ask his Chosen Family to come together in celebration of KJ's life & legacy. Your contributions will cover Memorial costs, family support, and transitional expenses. If KJ’s Memorial Fund exceeds expenses, the remainder will be donated in support of a cause he championed.