Very Special Project...kk Leather Cue Case.

[Kevin King]

As some of you already know, on October 28th, 2009, My dad died as a result of ALS (Lou Gerhigs Disease).

It is quite possibly the worst disease I have ever seen. Ever.

If you are unaware of what ALS is, I encourage you to look it up. I'll spare the details on this post.

Since my dad was diagnosed with this disease, my sister has been very active in ALS awareness. Much more than me. It's still hard for me to think about.

Anyway, she organized and hosted a 9-ball pool tournament to benefit The ALS group and help raise awareness.

This was one of the prizes.

Love ya and miss ya pop!

Thanks for looking friends!

KK

[rdb]

This would be your Masterpiece Kevin!

[BearMan]

Great Job Kevin!! A great wy to bring awareness. I had a close friend that died from ALS. What a cruel way to go. Mind sharp right up to the end, trying to move & control a body that just won't work. Ed the"BearMan"

[David]

A beautiful job Kevin; for a very worthwhile cause.

Dave

[abn]

Kevin, sorry to hear about your dad. You've created a fitting tribute... I can only imagine how much work and love went into this project. What a masterpiece!

[Kevin King]

This would be your Masterpiece Kevin!

Wow! Thanks man!

Great Job Kevin!! A great wy to bring awareness. I had a close friend that died from ALS. What a cruel way to go. Mind sharp right up to the end, trying to move & control a body that just won't work. Ed the"BearMan"

It's the worst bro. I saw him work harder to lift a pen to write "i love you" than I have ever worked.

A beautiful job Kevin; for a very worthwhile cause.

Dave

Thanks Dave!

Kevin, sorry to hear about your dad. You've created a fitting tribute... I can only imagine how much work and love went into this project. What a masterpiece!

Thank you! Lots of work definately. Bout five solid days of nothing but this case. Now gotta get back to the paying jobs and play catch-up.

[Thumper]

Kevin,

I am a biker and I am a Patriot Guard Rider.

Please allow me to sit here and type: I have a good friend that was diagnosed with ALS just 2 years ago. All I can say is that my heart goes out to you on the loss of your dad. I pray that through my thoughts and prayers that I can bring both honor and respect to you, your dad, and your family.

Beautiful work for a most awesome dad.

I'm loosing my dad to a very rare cancer that they can't cure.

[KatieG]

It's beautiful!!

[Spider]

This is awesome Kevin. Be blessed brother.

[Peter Ellis]

Kevin - words simply aren't adequate, to express either my sympathy for your loss, or my admiration for your work.

[Kevin King]

Kevin,

I am a biker and I am a Patriot Guard Rider.

Please allow me to sit here and type: I have a good friend that was diagnosed with ALS just 2 years ago. All I can say is that my heart goes out to you on the loss of your dad. I pray that through my thoughts and prayers that I can bring both honor and respect to you, your dad, and your family.

Beautiful work for a most awesome dad.

I'm loosing my dad to a very rare cancer that they can't cure.

Thank you my friend! That means a lot to me.

It's beautiful!!

Thank you!

This is awesome Kevin. Be blessed brother.

Thanks brutha!

Kevin - words simply aren't adequate, to express either my sympathy for your loss, or my admiration for your work.

Thank you and that is quite a compliment my friend.

KK

[RustyMelton]

Very nice case Kevin. I'm really sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. I feel your pain, I watched my dad suffer many years from emphysema until it finally took him. It's really hard to watch our loved ones battle something like that especially when we can't do anything to help them.

[JohnBarton]

As some of you already know, on October 28th, 2009, My dad died as a result of ALS (Lou Gerhigs Disease).

It is quite possibly the worst disease I have ever seen. Ever.

If you are unaware of what ALS is, I encourage you to look it up. I'll spare the details on this post.

Since my dad was diagnosed with this disease, my sister has been very active in ALS awareness. Much more than me. It's still hard for me to think about.

Anyway, she organized and hosted a 9-ball pool tournament to benefit The ALS group and help raise awareness.

This was one of the prizes.

Love ya and miss ya pop!

Thanks for looking friends!

KK

Dear Kevin,

I am very sorry to hear about your father.   I still hate you though for your insane talent.  You have built a cue case that I would want to own.  In fact it is now a mission in my life to own a Kevin King cue case and I will not rest until that happens.

Your father would be proud of what you have done here and I am certain he was very proud of your amazing work.

I am humbled and blown away and sincerely hope that you do not plan to continue making cue cases, except for the one you will make for me.

Best to you,

John Barton, forever your apprentice.

PS:  In the vein of it supposedly being better to ask for forgiveness instead of permission I posted this to my blog - John's Blog

If you don't want it there then let me know and I will take it down.  

Edited September 4, 2010 by JohnBarton

[Deno]

Kevin, so sorry for your loss. Our fathers are our mentor's even when they are gone. But I do know that with everything you do in your life from this day forward you will put your heart and soul along with his lasting memory into each and everything you do. God bless my friend, keep up the faith and the great work.

[Kevin King]

Very nice case Kevin. I'm really sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. I feel your pain, I watched my dad suffer many years from emphysema until it finally took him. It's really hard to watch our loved ones battle something like that especially when we can't do anything to help them.

Thanks buddy!

Dear Kevin,

I am very sorry to hear about your father.   I still hate you though for your insane talent.  You have built a cue case that I would want to own.  In fact it is now a mission in my life to own a Kevin King cue case and I will not rest until that happens.

Your father would be proud of what you have done here and I am certain he was very proud of your amazing work.

I am humbled and blown away and sincerely hope that you do not plan to continue making cue cases, except for the one you will make for me.

Best to you,

John Barton, forever your apprentice.

PS:  In the vein of it supposedly being better to ask for forgiveness instead of permission I posted this to my blog - John's Blog

If you don't want it there then let me know and I will take it down.  

Well hell! That means a lot coming from you man! Thanks buddy! I don't mind the mention on your blog at all man. Except one thing...I'm in Missouri, not California.

I don't think you have anything to worry about. It'll be a while before I tackle one of these things again.

Thanks again man, and if I ever have another case come up i'll be sure to hit you up for some pointers.

Kevin, so sorry for your loss. Our fathers are our mentor's even when they are gone. But I do know that with everything you do in your life from this day forward you will put your heart and soul along with his lasting memory into each and everything you do. God bless my friend, keep up the faith and the great work.

Thank you.

[JohnBarton]

Got it Kevin, corrected to Missouri.  Damn....now you and Rusty will hook up and it's over for JB Cases. :-)    You don't need any pointers from me.  I actually don't see anything about this case that I don't like.  That strap looks SUPER comfortable.  All the stress points seem to be well done and strong, roomy pocket, lid looks tight.  It's all good.  Like I said your talent as a leather worker is amazing.

 

[CitizenKate]

Wow, I don't know how I missed this earlier, but I'm glad I finally stumbled upon it. Very sorry to hear of the loss of your dad, Kevin. What a fine tribute. I've always admired your work, but this time you really have outdone yourself this time, it's beautiful.

Kate

[tatehunt]

Kevin,

Your work is simply stunning, always original, and very inspiring to newbies like myself. What makes this project even better, is knowing the inspiration and love you put into it. What an amazing tribute to your father, and the struggles he endured with his illness. I am losing my father to Alzheimer's, and know the pain of watching someone you love, slowly slipping away. Thanks for posting this.