Tributes celebrating an extraordinary life

If you'd like to post your own tribute to the life of Ken Dyers, please email it to tribute@kenja.com.au
With these messages, we acknowledge the contribution he made to the lives of many thousands of Australians over more than six decades.

Ken was the most wonderful husband. He lived to enjoy the success of others creating great lives for themselves. He loved the human spirit in others and himself. He taught and demonstrated that respect, understanding and caring for others was the most operative way to deal with each other. Some sections of the Press and others targeted him ruthlessly. Lies, fabrications and denigration of his character - originating from the 'anti-cult' movement. But he never became cynical or bitter. He kept demanding the best from us all. I love him unbelievably and always will. He will never be forgotten and the world he started will grow and expand like life itself.
Jan Hamilton

Goodbye and God bless.
Your loving son Mike and grand-daughter Chelsea

Good luck Grandpa. I will always love you. Your granddaughter
Chelsea

In loving memory of an incredible father, grandfather and friend Ken. My best mate who never settled for anything but the best people had to give.
We love you Ken, you will be so missed
Steve and Simon.

A tribute to our fine friend, a wonderful gentleman, who we all loved greatly. Not only did he go to war at a very young age, he fought valiantly for his country. Australia, his very recent death has grieved us all. He carried out his life with a smile and a joke. The sad passing of Ken Dyers was sudden, it left his friends bereft. However, he shall never be forgotten. Ken, we have loved you, all of our lives here at Kenja. Know in your journey, following your tragic death, that we will never forget you. Love, from all your wonderful family of Kenja friends. My love to you forever.
Myee Hamilton

A beacon of courage, honesty, compassion and understanding. A dear, dear friend whose whole life has been an inspiration. My love with you on your journey.
Amanda Hamilton

Ken Dyers was my teacher in the highest and most noble sense.  When I attended my first open lecture at the Kenja offices in downtown Sydney over 22 years ago, I had just arrived from America feeling lost and broken.  Yet when Ken looked into my eyes that night, I knew he could see my soul and I was changed forever.  Over the many months that I studied with him and served as a staff professional with Kenja, I was transformed into a confident, capable practitioner of Ken’s teachings and processes.  To this day, I teach my students many of the lessons Ken taught me. Ken Dyers was my first spiritual teacher and I will always be grateful for the awakening I experienced through his remarkably clear and centered presence.  Today as my heart is filled with many memories of this amazing man, I honor the greatness he expressed in this life and I honor the one that continues beyond the limitations of human existence. Go well good teacher, until we meet again. With deepest gratitude,
Rev. John B. Waterhouse, Ph.D., Center for Creative Living, Asheville, North Carolina, USA

Dear Jan, My sincerest condolences to you and the other members of Kenja for the tragic loss of Ken. I am deeply affected by the passing of this beautiful, humane, ethical and principled man who gave so much love and time to so many people. He has profoundly improved my life and I will carry his legacy with me and use his teachings, for the betterment of the world, for the rest of my life. I know you have the strength and purpose to continue to prosper and expand his work. My love to you always.
Myron van der Waerden (Isobel and Julia also expressed their sorrow)

To Mr Ken Dyers In Memorium 26 July 2007. It is with great sadness I was informed of the tragic death of Mr Ken Dyers, late of Bundeena, NSW. Mr Dyers was a friend I have known for nearly 20 years whom I greatly respected and from whom I received much valuable advice in my career and sporting achievements. I was often able to witness his behaviour amongst large groups of individuals. His behaviour was exemplary and all his dealings I witnessed with hundreds of people of all ages and beliefs were highly dignified and respectful of others. Australia has lost a brave son, a battler for the individual's rights to personal growth and achievement of excellence and one who set the highest standards of ethics with himself and all he had contact with. Ken, may your body be at rest and your spirit go in freedom. Your friend,
Simon Baker - Four times Olympian (1984-1996), Commonwealth Games team (1986-1994), Commonwealth Games Champion 1986, World Walking Cup Winner 1989

I will treasure the many memories over the years and thank you for being there when I and so many others needed help. You showed us all how to live like a Warrior, never accepting anything but the best. You showed us how to admire, love and support each other through good and tough times. Good bye to a true friend, mentor & inspiration.
Sally Hamilton - Olympian 1988, Company Director

To all those touched by Ken in Melbourne, I'm writing to you all to express my deepest thoughts during  this very difficult time. I understand the grief process everyone must be going through right now since losing a very dearly loved and amazing family member myself. After hearing the news from a phone call at work today, I couldn't believe that such force can make this happen. I would like to say that my short time that I did have in Kenja was life changing and that one workshop in Sydney with Ken, was a truly inspiring, life changing moment. He taught me to believe in myself and think of it as just energy. Why do we let energy get in the way all the time was my biggest concern. I remember him as just the heart and soul of Kenja and he will forever be just that. I have a little saying "death is no more than a turning of us over from time to eternity". Ken will surely be with us all in our hearts for eternity. Once again my deepest sympathy to all of you, especially Jan in Sydney. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lots of love.
Nadine Deckert

Dear Kenja friends, I am so sad that Ken's anxieties took him to this place. My love and thoughts to all of the Kenja people. My special thoughts for Jan.
Faye Dumont

Dear Jan, Just a note to say how sorry I am to hear of Ken's passing. It's really only today that it has become real to me the huge loss we are all experiencing. I have known you both for 20 years and to say he was one of my greatest friends and inspiration is an understatement! I loved those visits you and Ken made to Canberra and especially those over the past 4 or 5 years where I was the team leader looking after you both. He was always a delight to look after and I felt it a huge privilege for me: how lucky was I! He did love my food especially my bread and butter pudding! It's great to known that we all a big family and we will all help each other through this tough time. Please be comforted by all of us around you at this time Jan. We are with you spiritually, emotionally and physically. Lots of love.
Cathy Ryan

A true friend and honourable Australian who will be remembered always. Love
Anne O'Hurley

To an amazing spirit who called a spade a spade and never sold out his ethics. Ken you saw the best in me, which inspired me to see the best in others. You asked me to do what makes my heart sing and that has never let me down. You inspired me to live life to the fullest and share what I know is true in my heart. Thank you for being such a great friend for your love, compassion, your honesty, and for never giving up on the freedom of the human spirit. The torch shines in me and everyone who chooses to be touched by humanity and human decency. Your passion will live on and the world is a better place because of who you are. I love you always and forever your friend for eternity
Sofie XO

We salute you Ken, we honour your life work and love you. Our friend, an unparalleled teacher who never feared to speak out when he saw suppression and inhumanity. You are with us forever. All your friends at the
Melbourne Centre for Effective Communication.

You always said to have a friend you have to be a friend. You are the finest example of a true friend. Never fearing to speak up against complacency, mediocrity and corruption. And never settling for injustice. You have inspired 4 generations of Australians with hope and human values. Thank you. Your footprints are forever in the sands of time. Your friend
Wendy

Ken was my best friend in the whole entire world. He had so much love, understanding and admiration for people. He has helped me grow so much and I know he is still here for me even though his body has dropped. Everyone who met him for the first time was touched deeply by him. He was a true spirit warrior and a great Australian. Never did he lie, cheat or give up on what he believed in. He will be forever loved and missed. Lots of love Brianna xoxoxoxoxo (aged 14)

A true friend, honest and incorruptible. A loss to Australia.
John Gleeson

He was a great friend, we loved and cared for him and he loved and cared for us. He was a great warrior He always stood his ground and never held back. We want to acknowledge all the help and encouragement he gave us to make the human spirit strong. Love from the
Kenja Warriors - Young men aged 9-15

Ken was my bestest of the best friends and he loved me so, and so did I. Ken helped me in every way and if it weren't for Kenja I would never have been born in such a good way or maybe never even born. I'm so sad that Ken passed away. Ken is my best friend. Ken's my best friend. Luke Johann Lee Davies (aged 10)

Ken Dyers always lived life to the fullest.
He challenged himself and us to do better.
He was a proud Australian.
He loved and helped hundreds of people, especially young people and helped them to go through their stages in life.
He always said, "believe in yourself and people will believe in you''.
He never gave up and always did what he knew was the right thing to do.
Love from the Kenja Super Novas - Young Women's Aged 7 to 15 years

To Ken, I really love you. There are no words to say how amazing you are. You are the best friend I ever had. I'll miss you. Love from Hayley (aged 9)

Ken helped us to rediscover the simple magic and joy of expressing the human's communication through music and song.
Musicians of Kenja Melbourne

Ken understood the human joy of dance and encouraged us to explore this with freedom. Thank you Ken
Kenja Melbourne Dance Action

Ken was a friend who was honest, loving and inspirational. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Andrea xoxo

Ken is a wonderful friend and I loved him a lot but I'm a bit sad that he passed away cos I'm one of his bestest friends. I was going to cry when I found out but I handled it. Love Alicia (aged 8)

Ken you are a wonderful spirit friend. Thank you for always seeing the best in us and everyone you meet, thank you for demonstrating how to love and for never ceasing to fight for the freedom of the human spirit. We love you and will always be your friend. A life well lived.
Danielle Gallizia and David Lock

Ken's love and support encouraged many to find the champion within. Thank you Ken for this wonderful gift.
Kenja Melbourne Sporting Teams

Ken, a friend forever, like no other. I loved him.
Jacqui McKinnon

Dear Ken, I am very sad that you passed away. I wish you could come back to life, but you can't. I miss you. From Kara (aged 9)

Ken, how lucky am I to have had a friend such as you
Sue

May your remarkable life inspire others to give their best to the world, as you did.  
Carolyn

My dear friend, it was an honour and privilege to have been part of your life and you will remain in mine forever. Love
Karen Gregory

Thank you Ken for helping me understand life
Joel Smith

Thank you, your cocreation increased my ability to take action to be self-determined and create the life I want. Much Love,
Janelle

To my friend Ken, your life's work is a gift to humanity which will live forever and continue to grow! Love from
Tania Kaye XXX

From Georgia (aged 6)

To my very dear friend Ken Dyers. A unique Australian whose endless capacity of love, unshakeable trust in human nobility and total dedication to his work and principles are forever an inspiration. Thank you Ken for your belief in me.
Anon

To our dear friend Ken, we will continue what you started.
Reg

Insight into every life he encountered, one look or phrase from Ken communicated a life change. My love flies to you Ken where there is no space or time...and to all of those you love...an eagle on the wing flying with your sailing boats.
Imogen Johnston

We remember a great Australian friend, Ken Dyers. We wish him well as he continues his beautiful journey.
Mark and Nicky.

You lived a remarkable life, one that uplifting films are made of. You stood for love, compassion and an undying fight for the right of the human spirit to exist. Mate, you will be sorely missed.
Simon Winn

Your love was noble, brave and inspirational.Your spirit will live with us forever.Sadly missed
The Kretschmer family.

From Keira  (aged 3)

"Of all the things which wisdom provides to make life entirely happy, much the greatest is the possession of friendship.'' It was an honour and privilege to have known you. The dignity and strength of the human spirit will continue on. Thanks Ken.
Kenja Melbourne Social Cultural and Sporting Association.

In loving memory of a cherished friend. Ken, you were an inspiration, fearless in your love of the human spirit, funny and a truly great Australian. It has been an honour to know you these past 25 years. You will be loved forever
Cait.

Dear Ken, we love you. You will always be a special friend to us.
Love the Kenja Dolphin Sharks - Young girls and boys 1-6 years old.

In honour of a man who continually enriched the lives of those around him. He inspired us to find the nobility in ourselves and each other, and demonstrated this in his own life on a daily basis. He leaves Australia a better place.
Simon and Alison Baker

A great Australian and a great friend.
From Anne, Tom and family

From Megan (aged 6)

Ken, you were my greatest friend. I first met you in 1979 when I was crying out for positive change in my life. Through you I found my own courage, direction and purpose. With your help I was able to put balance in my life, to learn how important it is to love, not just oneself but others, such that the planet is a better place to live on. Adieu my friend.
Bernard Price 

Dear Ken, Thank you for being a friend. Your capacity for friendship, compassion and understanding was unparalleled in my experience. You were an inspiration. Your friend
Karen 

Your commitment to the human spirit, friendship and the people of Australia changed my whole life forever. I'd like to personally thank you Ken for standing up and showing the way that we are all spirits and can be our own directors in our lives. That I can look at everything from an outside viewpoint and choose my own path in life knowing it was my decision.
Neil Symons 

From Olivia (aged 4 1/2)

Ken, You showed me where to find self respect, personal strength and above all honour. With your guidance I have become someone who is a strong creative influence in the lives of many. My love and thanks.
Michael Slater, Director Brighton Property Care 

I would like to pay tribute to the nobility, the caring, the understanding, the love, the compassion, the friendship and the gift of energy conversion that Ken Dyers demonstrated and shared throughout his great life.
John Fleming 

Dear Ken, What an amazing life! Thank you for everything you shared and communicated. Thanks for helping me and others in so many ways. Lots of love your friend.
Danielle W xxx 

Thank you Ken for creating an organisation through which I would make a contribution to the family of man. It is easy to be separated from our true spiritual nature in today's society. That's why there are, and why we do need groups like Kenja. If we all loved each other as much as you did, we would not need them. That's why we must fight for them until we do. What a noble purpose you lived.
Martin Fripp 

I knew Ken Dyers for 16 short years. He was fiercely Australian, deeply spiritual and the funniest most human friend you could ever wish for. I thought I had a life until I met Ken, but he showed me I could have a new life every day and that I could do anything I wished for. He gave me the priceless gift of hope. Even more, he helped me discover who I am and why I am here. Thanks my great mate.
Robert McDonald 

From Sammy (aged 4)

Dear Ken, Thank you for your love and unstinting, unfailing friendship. Thank you for helping me to become aware of who I really am and helping me find my purpose. You were always an example of how to love and really care for people. You really understood the joy of living and of what was really important. I miss you. All my love
Pip 

Ken was the best friend a person could ever have and a great Australian. Over 17 years my family has been privileged to have access to his love, understanding and insights. This has enabled us to hugely increase the quality of our lives and to help others. His tragic death is a loss to the whole nation. He is irreplaceable and we will miss him greatly and will always cherish his memory. All our love forever.
Jennifer Borkowskis 

To Ken Dyers, Many people come and go from this world and occasionally one or two leave a profound and improved effect on people around them. Ken Dyers was one of those people - for he touched my life in a way that inspired me to improve and develop as a person in many more ways than one. In fact by just meeting Ken, I myself have inspired others to expand their life and I know that this has been originally initiated from my relationship with Ken Dyers. I love you Ken and will fondly remember you always.
Graham Holbrook 

I really loved Ken, he was a great friend. Ken taught us to care and love for everyone. We had fun together. I love Ken. I’ll miss you. Amanda

I loved the way he taught us friendship. Ken was the Best. Philippa

Ken, You have been the best friend I could imagine. Always willing to help and inspire regardless of what might be happening. Your inspiration to be a spirit warrior and to always remember a higher purpose will live forever. I will sadly miss your fun and humanity and work to maintain your example to be true to myself. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. Love always
Howard Pitt 

There are so many things I want to say thank you for, but no matter how many times I put pen to paper, I am sure that there just isn't enough ink in all the pens or enough paper in all the world, even if they cut all the trees in the world down. You have inspired me to always see the best in people, to always share joy and to maintain a life which I admire. That I should always believe in myself. These are all the qualities that you always demonstrated and lived by. It never failed to astound me that you always cared to help others. I will never forget the unique way you were and I will always continue to be inspired by your life.
Heather Sainsbury 

Ken, your endless love and caring for everyone, your unshakable trust in human nobility along with your absolute commitment to hold our hand through our pain until we remember how great we are. The courage you displayed to live by your ethics are forever an inspiration to us, your close friends and to many who did not have the privilege to meet you. Eternal love and salute.
Beatrice D'Heucqueville

Ken, Thank you for the wonderful gift of Energy Conversion. Thank you for seeing me amongst the pictures and energy I had pulled in to keep myself 'safe'. You demonstrated a life lived with love, reaching, confronting the blackness and suppression of the human and you shared your bright, light, joyous human. You have inspired me from the first day I met you in August 1992 to do the same. I will not stop Ken. Your dream lives on in everyone that has met you and even still in those that will get to know you from now on. Thank you Ken. I love you with all of my heart and I promise you I will fight to ensure that the suppressive game that is being played out is exposed for what it is and has been. I love you my wonderful friend.
Danielle G x 

From Max (aged 4)

To Ken, Thank you for your friendship of 25 years. Thank you for all the friendships you gave to everyone. I have always known you Ken since the day we met. With every year passing my life has got better from knowing you. My family and I have been privileged to be your friend. What you have shown me and helped me discover in myself, I am and will show to others I meet. This is not the end, it is only the beginning.
Dinah Moore 

To Ken, You believed in me, so I believed in me. You cared about me, so I cared about me. You saw the real me, so I saw the real me. You loved like no other I'd met, so I learned to love others more than ever. By your constant research into clearing the human and the spirit through energy conversion, my life was changed from pain and suffering to one of hope, happiness, adventure and love. Thank you Ken Dyers for being who you were: a friend, a warrior, for continually seeking us to find the best in me and everyone you met. Love you and miss you.
Janelle Sutton 

Dear Ken, You were my best mate! Never did you doubt who I was or what I was capable of. You understood with just a look or a smile to reassure us that we were travelling on a wonderful path called life - spiritual freedom. Thank you for the adventure! By example you taught me how to be noble, honourable and ethical, and when things were tough, a warrior to the human spirit and all that's right on this planet. Thanks again. I love you very much and am joyous to have shared this time. I'll always remember you and I'll never stop being a bastion for the human spirit. Bye for now.
Dave 

From

Zoe (aged 2)

Dear Ken, Thank you with all of my heart and soul. You were the best friend this planet had. You never ceased to fight for the pursuit of freedom and happiness for each person you met. On a personal note I knew you to have been the most honest, ethical, caring person I've ever known. I'd like to thank you for your great courage and persistence, for paving the way, for shining light where there was darkness, for your selflessness and compassion. Thank you for caring about myself and my daughter beyond words. You were always so undeniably truthful, committed to our happiness and to our freedom to shine through the beauty of who we truly are. It is tragic to have lost you but we know your spirit is still here, like a beacon, as we move forward bringing more joy, love and hope to this planet. Love you always.
Linda Beachley 

Vale Ken Dyers. A rare man amongst men, loved by many. Never faltering in the face of adversity, in his quest for the freedom and understanding of the human spirit. Always helping others, always giving, always a true friend and always a warrior. In the end a joyful, creative life, ended by injustice.
Bruce Turner 

Dear Ken, Thank you. You showed me what friendship is. You treated me with respect and honesty and love. I learnt from you what cannot be communicated by books or minds or dogmas. You are the champion of humanity. Energy conversion is your gift to us. Let the cynics and nay sayers live in their bleak loveless world. You are my friend and I am yours.
Andrew Smith 

I love you Ken. I thank you for your honesty, your love, your friendship, your commitment and your strength. You really took the time, with understanding and compassion, to really care and really share, to inspire me to be free. Free from negativity and insanity - to free the human spirit - to be courageous and free. Ken you are someone I love incredibly. Thank you for your selflessness and for demonstrating how to be the best friend I could be. I acknowledge you deeply. Every person you ever met is better off for it. I thank you for helping me to help others and pass on what I know. And so I say goodbye my friend for you are now free. You have given me so much. I thank you. You will see your life's work continue to grow and grow. I love you Ken.
Karli 

From

Thomas (aged 4)

Thank you for your friendship Ken, your honesty and passion for life. You were a true example of someone who lived life at every moment and really looked at the best in people no matter who they were. In all the time I knew you, your life was such an example of the highest possible ethics and commitment to people. I did have the pleasure to cook for you a number of times and always your appreciation was overwhelming. You were the person I most loved to cook for (having even cooked for royalty in London) I always wanted to cook, create and design the very best cuisine I could offer. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to see your life in action. Ken you did live what you talked about and gave so much to many people. My life is now so much wealthier than it ever has been with my family and friends. Ken it has been a life changing pleasure know you. May your new game be as creative and more. Love
Brent 

To my dear friend Ken, Your understanding, compassion, friendship and love for all humanity has given so much hope to so many. You have made a huge and profound change on this planet that will persist and flourish forever. I would like to thank you personally for the friendship and understanding you gave to me and my family. It is difficult to express in mere words the depth of this appreciation but I know that you are aware of it. I have a wonderful family, my children are flourishing and growing into very fine young people and your dedication and love of young people has played an enormous role in this. You have always persisted in bringing out each person's potential and we in turn are learning how to bring out the best in ourselves and those around us. Ken, I really miss you, your joy, your inspiration and zest for life. I know you are continuing to communicate from the spiritual dimension and I know this is the start of a new journey of evolvement for all of us. I wish for you a wonderful journey. I know your friendship will always persist as will mine. Love your friend always.
Lesley xoxo 

From Blake

To my dear friend Ken, Your love, friendship and dedication to your purpose have been an inspiration to me since the day we met. You gave the best of yourself all the time and demanded the same of others. For all this, I thank you. For all the help you gave my family over 26 years, I thank you. You were the best friend we ever had. And I thank you for the gift of energy conversion, the work to which you dedicated your life and the tool we are using to become people, aware of themselves as spirits, who are dedicated to the creation of a world where the human spirit is honoured. Ken, we will all miss you. Love
Marti

Ken Dyers was unique. I have never met another person with such a capacity to love. He loved everyone, unconditionally. He never hesitated to help someone who asked for help, whatever the personal cost to him may be. His dedication to being creative was total - even when under constant attack, he insisted on taking a course of action that was the most creative to all concerned, including those attacking him. Ken was able to understand people completely - perhaps because he did not judge them, just accepted them as real, valuable individuals. He could see the courage, valour, strength and love in every man, woman and child, whether the person themselves could see it or not, irrespective of how deeply they may have buried it. When Ken saw something that was not right he always stopped to consider the potential consequences of his actions. Having weighed the different options and knowing full well the potential personal consequences for himself, he would ALWAYS reach in and do what it took to set it right. Ken Dyers touched my life and I am glad that I had the opportunity to meet and be befriended by him.
Raja Ewart 

Thank you Ken, Your love and commitment to freeing the human spirit from pain and suffering has enabled me to face and conquer my 'old man of the mountain'. I know I will face many more challenges in this life, not least your passing, but I feel your strength in my heart and know I am not alone. May my life and adventures and the lives of all those you have helped be a continuous tribute to your time here on earth. Carpe Diem.
Serena 

To Dear Ken, Words can't even describe how thankful I am for all your help. I was very aware how aware you were of me and how much love, friendship and true help you gave me. I wish I could have had the chance to have more conversations with you in person to let you know how thankful I am and how much love I have for you. You are my hero and a true inspiration to me and many, many people I know. You, Jan, Kenja, Klowning and Energy Conversion have changed my life and those around me in so many positive, joyful, magical ways. Thank you again for being the person that you are. Lots of love forever and ever.
Stevana

Ken, for your courage, your capacity for friendship and your commitment to creating a better world, I thank you. With laughter and insight, you have helped literally thousands of people to create more joy in their lives and in those around them. You faced adversity with grace and determination. A decent, honest and honourable man who will be sadly missed.
Mary Howard 

Dear Ken, I want to thank you for all your friendship over the years with myself and my family. As a result of your help, communication and understanding over 25 years my family and I are closer than we have ever been and I have been able to achieve so many personal wins in my life and share so much more with my friends and family and the community. Thank you for bringing out the best in people and for your Australian spirit of 'helping your mate' if they need it. I travelled the world for 6 years and am so grateful to have found a friend like you who showed me about true friendship. Thank you, love you always.
Denise Lowth 

Dear Ken, Thank you for being my friend when it seemed no one else was. Thank you for the love, care and understanding you have shown. Ken thank you for telling me what I needed to know even though I may not have understood it at the time. Ken, you were my second Dad. You taught me the importance of the love of the human spirit within me and those around me. You taught me the separation of the human spirit and the spirit itself. I am aware I am a spirit. Ken, I love you and will miss you but will never forget you as you are permanently in my heart. Lots of love, your Irish mate.
Eoin 

From Cayde

Ken Dyers was an inspiration. I have never met anyone with the consciousness of love and understanding that he had. He was a great friend to many people from all walks of life. I am so glad that he was my friend. The world needs people like Ken, to remind us of who we really are and the wonderful and boundless potential we each have. I will continue to live my life seeing the best in everyone I meet and contributing to making the world a better place - just like Ken did.
Lois Turner Owens 

Ken was a true friend who understood each person he met, their inherent nobility and the motivation for their actions. He would go to extra-ordinary lengths to help people, even with little things that others did not notice. He loved many people and simply wanted them to have wonderful life. He helped me realise I could do anything that I would dream of. Ken made an impression on people that he met even briefly, bringing out the best in them and inspiring them to do the same with others. The Aussie spirit of fighting for what was right was always evident in Ken, who had a tremendous sense of ethics. Ken, I can't thank you enough for being my friend. Many, many people will miss you and it is only a shame that many more did not know of your dedication to making this world a better place. The work you have done, however, will live on in the people you touched and grow to touch many more lives for the better.
Emma R

Ken, you have shared your life, your love and your very special human in a way that I will never forget. It has touched and profoundly helped to change my life for the better. I have admired, loved and have always joyed in the freedom you have fearlessly shown. I smiled at your stories of how you've lived your life's adventures. You are a great Australian. Here I simply want to acknowledge you for sharing an undying belief in the good of this country, its people and the incredible potential we all posses to create a better future together. Together we can learn to work and sing and dance with each other in a way that celebrates the human spirit. Together we will treasure those people who are never afraid to speak up against suppression and admire those who speak out where injustice would prefer to silence the human spirit. Thank you. I will love you forever.
Cait Buckley 

Incredible loyal friend who loved and supported me over the 21 years I have known him. Always pleased to see me and interested in what I was doing, which followed with encouragement and looking to the future. Ken you helped me through a personal crisis, got me going again through your incredible understanding, compassion and refusal to buy my 'I'm alright mate' image when I bloody well wasn't. A true friend, I'm privileged to have known you. Your tragic end and the crap, sorry pressure, you have endured over the last 15 years is a disgrace to humanity. Farewell and good new journey old friend.
Tim Henderson 

Love you Ken. Hugs and Kisses. Kaitlyn xoxo

Ken Dyers was a man who brought out the best in every person that he met from babies to elderly people. He loved everybody and would be able to give the most creative and sane viewpoints in any situation that would resolve any problems. I have known him personally for 23 years. His communication changed my life and enabled me to be a father who could help my own children and anybody else that can have help. I will never forget him and will always try to live by the standards that he has set.
Ralph Lee

I met Ken when I was 21. I had just stopped taking drugs and my self esteem was very low. I identified myself very much with what I had done in my past. I felt ashamed and confused. From the first moment I met Ken he saw "me". Not my past but who I really was. He fought for that little spark, he put love into me, he was tough on me, he settled for nothing less than a roaring fire. I'm still on that journey to blaze my own trail. Ken's trail was a mighty one. Ken I love you very, very much. I never knew I was capable of loving someone with no conditions, no traps, just pure friendship and deep respect, one spirit to another. I'm now 36 years old, a personal trainer, helping many people improve their life and their self-esteem. I've been inspired beyond belief. I've learnt that friendship and helping another person is the only thing that keeps my flame burning. Ken's fire, his love and wisdom will always act as my guide and inspiration.
Felicity Olpp

Farewell to a great friend of the human race. A personal friend of mine, who could connect with anyone he met, inspire them and magnify their capacity for joy. Ken was the kindest and strongest human being I have ever met. He personally helped me to conquer fears and help me develop into a more outgoing person. He helped me to better understand myself and other members of the human race, and be able to relate to different members of the human race, no matter what culture or country they came from, or no matter what their social standing. He did not do this just for me. He did it for everyone he met who could have it. He did it because he deeply cared about mankind. Thank you, Ken. I will never forget you and will always love you.
Kelvin Eckhardt 

Dear Ken, thank you for your support and friendship. Your commitment to help each individual person was inspiring. You weren't looking for personal acknowledgment for your help. You wanted everyone to have the best life they could possibly have. Before, I didn't know that life could be so much fun with so much friendship. This is something you have given to me, which can never be taken away and that I can share with others. I didn't get to see you often but I know your help was always there. Happy journeys. Lots of love.
Sarah 

Dear Ken. Hugs and Kisses Phoebe xoxoxo

To Ken my beautiful friend, Thankyou. I will never forget what you have done for me. I love you.
Mark

Farewell Ken. It's sad to realise that someone so full of life is no longer with us. You were someone who could just look at a person and know everything about them. You could see all their liabilities and never judged them. You could see all their qualities and just admire them. And people would bring forth their qualities. Everyone who met you was better off for having known you. Thank you Ken for helping me to bring out my creativity. Love,
Andrew Davies

An inspirational Australian who led from the front and always bought the best out in others. Your memory lives in my heart, you will never be forgotten.
Mick

Ken, you were my spiritual compass. You held still the best in people, until they looked for themselves. You so deeply respected each person - man, woman, child or dingo pup - as equal! And fearless to the end, you NEVER sold out what you knew. You helped so many people - and when a sad few became outraged that you said it how you saw it, you never once hated them back. I remember sitting with you outside court one day, having listened to the venom of a prosecutor who used personal sledging instead of the law to level his attack. I held your hand and you just said to me “How are you going, love?” I couldn’t believe it: You had just been called the worst names in the world, and all you wanted to know, was how I was faring! I hope one day to be as compassionate as you. My heart is broken, for I have lost the best friend I ever, ever had.
Nicole Robinson

I still remember the day Peter brought Ken to my apartment in Bondi over 30 years ago. Peter had been having sessions with Ken and a few weeks later I started having personal sessions with Ken too. I remember at the third session thinking 'this guy is either the biggest con artist I've ever met (and I had met a few) or else he's got something incredible to offer'. That was Ken's amazing awareness. Needless to say even now I maintain that he was the most aware person on this planet. When Ken and Jan created Kenja, it became a golden opportunity for thousands of people to have the opportunity to clear whatever blockages were within them that stopped them from evolving. Sometimes this was not an easy process as I'm sure a lot of people know. You will be missed greatly by many Ken, but your work and high ideals will continue. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to hug you one more time this year at your house and to be able to feel that special love you held for me. This is the fond memory I can hold of you and the great feeling I had when I kissed your cheek after so many years. We will always be in oneness with each other and the spiritual universe. May God bless your soul. Love from
Ruth Eedy, Thailand

Until I met you Ken I couldn't even imagine there could be so much love, compassion and joy to be experienced in this world. Your life was a constant demonstration of human dignity and caring for others, of always seeing the best in everyone whether they were aware of it or not. No matter how many people came into your life you made them feel special - loved and valued. It has been such an honour and privilege to have been your friend for 20 years, to have been constantly inspired by you and always loved by you. You will be truly missed Ken. I love you most deeply and sincerely my friend.
Louise

To Ken, you have and will continue forever, to inspire me to understand what it means to be successful in the game of life. Thank you so much, you will be in my heart forever, love always
Penny xxx

A friend to all humanity. Will be sadly missed.
Peter Moat

A man who fought for Australia during World War II and continued to fight for freedom in Australia ever since. Thank you Ken.
Lynn and Ivan Melville

A tremendous, loving friend, will be dearly missed.
Anon

Dear Ken, your spirit will live on forever. Farewell dear friend. Thank you for your friendship and love. Love from
Tatiana, Pablo and Olivia

Dear Ken, how lucky am I to have had a friend such as you.
Sue

Just wanted to say good morning and hope that you are all well. It seems so inappropriate to say I hope that you are all feeling a little less stunned and grieved as it is almost impossible to say what is in our hearts. I saw the dreadful article in the paper and I wish with all my desire to speak out and say how wrong it is that Jan and all of you wonderful people have to endure this dreadful slander. If loving people, caring and living life with a clean principal, finding inner strength and giving is a 'cult' then I shall be number one member as this is what Kenja has given me. Luv
Shirley Flanagan

He was a great Australian and humanitarian. Eternal thanks for offering a training that is helping thousands of lives be fulfilled. Love from everyone at the Human Communication Centre - Excellence in Energy Skills.
Human Communication Centre

Friendship. Love. Integrity. Ethics. Thank you for all the wonderful things you have shared in your time with us on this planet. We will miss you Ken. Your work lives on through all the people you have touched with your communication and we will never forget you. Love
Harold

He was an inspiration to all who knew him. I feel so privileged to have been a friend. Thank you for your love and inspiration.
Chloe

In loving memory of our dear friend Ken, who tragically left us and will be greatly missed by everyone.
Denise, Janelle and Wayne

In loving memory of our great friend Ken Dyers. He lives in our hearts always.
Bruce, Lois and Ben Turner

It is with a profound sense of loss that I note the passing of Mr Ken Dyers last Wednesday. Is is hard to imagine a more sincere or committed friend than he was. Ken had tremendously helped my family over the last 20 years and he did likewise for everyone with whom I saw him come into contact. A devastating loss to the Australian community. Our thoughts are with Jan at this time.
Michael Dean, Neroli Weaver, Corbin and Jackson.

A pleasure and a privilege to have known such a great Australian. Love you heaps.
Blyth and Glenn

In memory of our dear friend, a man who dedicated his life to giving hope, inspiration, friendship and understanding to all he met. Ken, you have pioneered a positive change on this planet that will flourish and grow forever. You are very deeply missed by so many. Our love and hearts go out to Jan and your family. We will never forget you. Love from
Lesley, Tony, Hayley, Megan and Sammy

To a man for whom honour was a way of life and caring a constant practice. Love and respect.
Robert and Daniel Thomson

Ken was a great friend to our family. His advice, love, support and honesty have allowed us to be better people. His memory will never be lost and he will live in our hearts forever. Our love to Jan and the families. Our thoughts are with you.
Sue, John and Keira

A great man, a good friend, will be dearly missed.
Mark and family

A spirit warrior. He is our true friend forever, with our deepest respect and love.
Ian, Karen, Erin and Stuart Bail

Ken, with your gift of energy conversion, you have enriched the human race. We thank you for your tolerance, humour, compassion and courage: for your help in finding our fears are paper dragons and that each of us has our own individual challenge and purpose in this life.
The Personal Evolvement Centre and Executive Committees salute you.

The best friend we ever had. He loved people very much and he really cares for other people more than himself. We love you Ken. May the spirit in which you lived, live on. Love
Linda and Brianna

'The fair breeze blew, the white foam flew, the furrow followed free. We were the first that ever burst into that silent sea'. Farewell my friend, the sparkling eyed ancient Mariner. Love forever.
Serena Blyth Lee

Ken - our friend - a man of courage, love and true inspiration. We will always love you.
Tiffany and Rob

Dear Ken, you demonstrated, we elevated. The legacy you leave with us is truth, love and understanding. We honour your hard work and the fight for the evolution of human decency for everyone. We love you. We love Jan and our blessing to Ken and Jan's families.
Sally and Phill

A great friend, much loved, will be missed. In much love from
Valerie, Curtis and Natalie

A man who changed people's lives. A dedicated Australian, friend and mentor. An inspiration to those who have met him. You will be deeply missed. From all your
Canberra friends

Since meeting you in 1979, my life has been one of growth and awareness. I have been honoured to have had you as my best friend. Go well on your next journey. Your friend
Bernard Price

Forever in our hearts and an inspiration to all who met him, the wonderful Mr Ken Dyers. We will remember you forever.
Cathy Berman

Great and passionate friend who inspired us to appreciate the importance of playing a game with ethics rather than just winning or losing. Tragic loss to us all. RIP
Kenja Touch Football Team

He inspired us on and off the court with his great compassion for everyone. Remembered always.
Kenja Hurricanes Basketball Team

Inspiration to all who encouraged everyone to expand their realities to discover their potential. We have lost a life member and a great and much loved friend.
The Management Committee, Kenja Social, Cultural and Sporting Association

Thank you for being a truly great Australian. From your friends
Greg, Dinah, Justin and Kara

The sportsmen and women of Kenja Canberra salute you and thank you for your commitment to each of us. From you we learnt the fun of competition and how to bring out the best in each other.
Kenja Canberra

To a wonderful friend, a fantastic person. You will be sorely missed, but you have left an amazing legacy. With love from
Veronica, Jim and Claire Edwards

To our dearest friend, your continual love, friendship and passion has inspired us and everyone forever. We will never forget you. Love
Alison and David

To our friend Ken. Ballroom Dancing is a beautiful expression of the human spirit. We thank you for the freedom we have achieved through energy conversion to be able to celebrate life in this way. Love the
Kenja Parramatta Ballroom Dancing Action

Travel well my friend. Love from
Chris

We salute you Ken, we honour your life's work, and love you. Our friend, an unparalleled teacher who never feared to speak out when he saw suppression and inhumanity. You are with us forever. All you friends at the
Melbourne Centre for Effective Communication

Your gift of energy conversion has touched all our lives. The legacy you have left will benefit all of humanity and we will always remember you. Love from everyone at the Parramatta Centre for Effective Communication and Human Achievement.
Parramatta Centre for Effective Communication and Human Achievement

Your sense of fun and your pride in being an Australian inspired us to play music from our hearts. Love the Kenja Parramatta Aussie Bush Band.
Kenja Parramatta Aussie Bush Band

You showed where to find self-respect, personal strength and above all, honour. Thank you Ken.
Michael Slater

Dearest Jan, My whole being goes out to you at this moment. I want you to know that even in your darkest moments and through this time of great loss, you are not alone. What you have shared with Ken is extraordinary and beautiful. What you have co-created has changed the planet and inspired so many thousands of people. This will never be forgotten and I shall never be silent. Kenja will not go away, what you have dreamed and pioneered will continue to have creative ripples across the planet through time. Ken's name will be honoured and and he will be acknowledged.
Anon

I love you so much Ken. What you have shown me about life is priceless. You understood me like no other person has. You bought out in me courage and strength to stand up to life and grab it with both hands and live it! To be a player in life and not a pawn in someone else’s game. The understanding of caring outside of yourself and the happiness you feel when you see other people winning around you. The acknowledgement of the existence of the human and the spirit and the joy you can have with both. You will never be forgotten Ken and the game you played will always be admired and shining brightly for everyone to see. I love you.
Alison

To all my friends at Kenja, although I'm on the other side of the world, this news has shocked me deeply and my thoughts and condolences are with you Jan and all my friends in Kenja Australia. Ken was an amazing friend to me as he was to us all. I will never forgot his overwhelming compassion for people. This is a tremendous loss for the human spirit. My thoughts are with you all.
Ashley Hardes

Dear Ken - you have given me so many gifts, including friendship, love, courage, and a deeper understanding of self. You have encouraged so many people to be what they want to be, to do what they want to do, and to have what they want to have. Please know how much I appreciate your deep caring of me, my family, and everyone you met in your life. You will be missed by so many. Much love.
Karen Bail.

Ken Dyers will always remain an inspiration to me in how to make choices, how to be happy, how to be compassionate and how to live life. Ken's friendship and data has helped me understand relationships with people, and to understand myself. The world has lost a champion of humanity, an honorable and wise man who simply loved us all, and I personally have lost a much-loved friend - may his dream live on!
Valerie O'Neill

To my friend Ken, you showed me how to be a warrior, I will miss you. Love
Greg

To my amazing mate Ken Dyers, Thank you for being who you were and teaching people to strive for the best. I will forever remember the day you looked at me and without anyone having told you about my love of the sea, you said to me, "You have an understanding - and are one - with the ocean." Ken shared the same passion for the ocean and a love of boats. I wish you love on your journey and as I look out to the horizon I will always see your smile.
Lynda Dixon

Ken helped me so much, as he had helped so many others, directly and indirectly. Ken was a rare being who constantly gave of himself and always had boundless energy and commitment when it came to helping others. I was lucky enough to have known him for the short time I did. His passing on is such a great loss but Ken’s contributions live on through us, through others and through Kenja itself. These ongoing contributions will persist and continue to have a positive effect on the world for a long time to come.
Colin Lollback

Dear Ken, Thank you for your inspiration, communication and ability to bring out the best in everyone. My life, and in turn the lives of my children are richer for having known you. Kenja gave me an opportunity to grow and play and find out what I could achieve in this life, but most of all to take responsibility for my actions. Love
Chris

Thank you Ken for teaching us how to really be a friend and to look at life with our own eyes. I admire what you have created with your life and it will prosper for many generations to come. Love from France and Australia, my two countries, your friend
Thierry Lefebvre

Dear Ken. Thank you for being my friend and for being an inspiration in my life and the lives of so many others. I will miss you. Farewell and good journey my friend. Love
Harold Dimpel

Ken Dyers was a man who fought during World War II for the freedom of Australians. Since then, he has continued to fight for the right of each individual to reach their creative potential and find the freedom of the Human Spirit. We have had the privilege of knowing Ken for 21 years and our lives are the better as a result.
Ivan and Lynn Melville

The Women of Kenja Canberra would like to express our deepest sympathy and sorrow; and celebrate a very courageous Australian. A man, who with great determination and love, showed us a way that we could unite as one to take over our own lives and conquer our fears and considerations of who we really are; and that the human spirit exists and our lives are forever changed for the betterment of humankind. We salute you Ken Dyers and you will forever remain in our hearts and lives.
The Women of Kenja Canberra

Nothing I have done since has given me such a life changing effect. Kenja had such a profound effect on me. It was a fertile environment that brought to it very creative people. I was always interested in the arts and acting and still am, because of the strong positive influence I had in those early years of my life through the influence of Ken and Jan. Jan, you and Ken were such a creative team. I really pray that you will get through this and out the other side. Love
Jaymai Woo

I send my love to everyone and especially Jan. I am very saddened to hear of the tragic end to Ken's life and cannot believe that a person who helped so many and lived his life for others had to go through so much injustice.
Val Pelgrave

Thank you for being a great source of inspiration in our lives, today and into the future. We shall continue to use the data and inspire all who cross our paths as you have done with us. You will forever be in our hearts and we are just so grateful to have had the privilege of knowing you. We'll always remember the special man, human being and incredible spirit. You have inspired us. You have touched us greatly by just being your honest true self. You will be missed but most importantly you will be remembered. Love always
Jess Rasmussen, Elle Rasmussen, Mimi Puc

Thank you for being a true friend to myself, Tiffany and Karli and extending that friendship to Phill, my mum and dad and family in Tasmania. I am clearly blessed knowing you. God bless.
Sally Stevenson

A beautiful life taken too early. But his lifetime of work and  dedication to his fellow man will continue.
Margaret Dean

Thanks so much to you for your friendship and love and extraordinary spirit. Thanks for the gift of energy conversion, and for the years you pursued evolving it. Thanks for sharing your sense of humour. Thanks for the many lives you have touched and changed for the better. Thanks for your integrity and honesty. Thanks for being you. Fly free in the universe. We all acknowledge and applaude your spirit. Gods speed to your new great adventure.
Dian Synnott

Thank you for your friendship and honesty and willingness to communicate and receive communication. Many lessons are only learnt in handsight and one for me is that life moves all of us in different ways on the same path. This however does not stop us from achieving well if we don't resist our path. You are unique. Thank you for showing that love and life are a wonderful combination if not always predictable. Love
Julian

Just wanted to thank you for such a pleasant journey in life which is filled with love, joy and magic for everyone I know. I shall always treasure the memories and joy that you helped me to bring back to life.
Sree Devi Arunagiri

Thanks for your friendship, kindness and help over the many years. I don't know what would have happened to me if I hadn't met you. Thanks for inspiring and helping so many other people as well. I'll miss you greatly Ken, but I know I must practise all that I have learnt from you - and life goes on even without a body. Love your friend
Jane XXX

Knowing your friendship and honesty has touched me deeply. Your love and communication has enriched my life in very profound ways. Energy conversation has enabled me to evolve spiritually. It has helped to release deep pain and find the joy of the human. Spiritual consciousness is now a fundamental part of my life. Thank you and love.
Paul Palmer

Thank you for bringing a measure of joy into my life and provoking me to look at the world around me from a very diiferent perspective. It was a pleasure working with you and Jan on your home and having our philosophical discussions about the human spirit and the universe. Your enthusiasm about life certainly has rubbed off. You will always be part of my human experience and memories.
Stephan Andrusian

You're free. Your light will shine through each and everyone of us. Goodbye.
Tina

Always such a great man. A true leader. Thanks for your guidance. I will always remember you.
Don Fuggle

My friend, I understand more today than I did yesterday - nobility and honour are not just words but a level of awareness that truly exist, and can either be created or not. Ken, you have inspired so many people to look deeper and to look for themselves, and you have inspired them to expand to discover these qualities in themselves. Thank you.
Wendy Tinkler

From the very first day, you challenged me and pushed me along. Your guidance has helped me, my family and my daughters. You have helped me in more ways than I understand today. I will appreciate your courage, honesty and friendship more every day.
David Kretschmer

Farewell dear friend. Your love, friendship and freedom lives on with us all. Thank you for being you!!
Pam Rule

Thank you for your shining light inviting an openness of heart to the knowing of what's true and real within the many people who have been touched by you.
Trish Baker

I will miss you dearly - the impact on my life is huge. I am one of the many whose life will never be the same. Good on you for having the courage to build a game that has such a creative effect on humanity. You are a real treasure!
Cathy

Thank you for your constant love, support, honesty and above all friendship. You will be friend forever. Love and flugs always.
Andrea XXXOOO

Although I have never met you, you made tremendous change in my life. Thank you.
Mario

Thank you for creating such a wonderful thing. Even though I never met you, I feel I have. Thank you.
Andrew Tyroyalas

Thank you for your love and friendship. You have inspired me to be a better person. I will never forget you. Love
Tatiana

Ken Dyers was a man of impeccable character who taught people to understand not only what they are but how to attain their life's purpose. A man of uncommon and penetrating perspicacity, he would find exactly what needed to be said to an individual to enable them to see and let go of their self-limiting factors and then he would deliver the message in a way that was perfectly crafted for that individual. Positive change was inevitable. This was all done out of a profound love for the human spirit, a desire to see people reach their potential, and a deep knowing that they could. I can't thank Ken enough for that gift. In this hugely challenging metropolis, I've reached for his teachings so often. With Love,
Ann Cecil-Sterman, Manhattan, New York City

Ken, thank you for your inspiration and understanding. You are such a wonderful person with so much to contribute to all people. You will be sadly missed. 
Eve Waterhouse

I thank you Ken for energy conversion and helping me find my own purpose on this planet. You have always been a man of the highest integrity. A man committed to assisting myself and so many others in their own evolution. You never sold out your ethics and always gave your best no matter what the conditions. Thank you for the wonderful assistance you have given to our family throughout the years. Our love for you remains with us always. Your contribution to Australia is unparralled, both in your days as a combat soldier helping to keep this country free, and for your deep committment to helping countless individuals maintain their freedom of spirit. Your honesty and love has never waivered in the 17 years that I have known you. I am privileged to have known you and cherish your celebration of life on Wed August 1st. All my love
Jenny Hardes

Wishing you the very best journey to your next life. Hoping you enjoy the best quality life that you could wish for and that everything you desire to do you end up doing. Lots of love and friendship, from your mate
Erin Bail

Good bye, I guess. I am really sad that I will not see you again. I am reading the new "Harry Potter" book, it is really really good. Hope you had time to read it. I am lost for words. Cya
Stuart Bail xoxo

Ken was always a spiritual friend, who understood what my purpose was in life and could see through my liabilities. He would always validate the positive and creative part of me, and I was able to consciously create my life and the lives of those around me. He was a best friend, and always will be.  Thank you Ken for being in my life.  I have changed for the better in knowing you.  I will never forget the friendship and love you have shown me.  Love always and forever,
Andrea xoxo

Ken I first met you at age 30 (25 yrs ago now). Since then I have successfully raised a son and explored an exciting career using your boundless love and advice and above all unsurpassing confidence in my qualities and abilities until I came to see them for myself and really began to fly!  You have always been a caring, courageous warrior fighting for decency in all aspects of life and demonstrating that respect and ethical behaviour towards others always triumphs over viciousness and meanness. You have been my mentor in many, many ways with your feet on the ground but your heart in the stars!  You will be missed but your legacy will live on.  Much love and deepest appreciation,
Denise Edwards

Thanks Ken for all your insights, advice, honesty, fun and most of all, thanks for your acknowledgement of who I am spiritually. I first met you 16 years ago and have always appreciated your communication and light friendship.  You inspired me and continue to inspire me. Much love,
Stephanie McDonald

Ken, It's hard to imagine a planet where you aren't working, teaching and spreading hope... a long time ago my contact with you changed the direction of my life forever and for the better. . I always thought we'd meet again... perhaps we will... Good luck - Love Always
Amanda

With Deepest Sympathy. It was with great shock and sadness that I heard of Ken's passing this morning, but also anger that he was described incorrectly in the media as a cult leader. Please pass on my deepest sympathy to Jan and the rest of the family, as well as all of the great people involved with Kenja. As the resident Tap teacher in Sydney for 4 years, I was a witness to the positive energy my students had and how it motivated me to better myself. There was never a time that I felt coerced or persauded to participate in the training at Kenja, moreover they just made me feel more like an individual and free spirit than in any other organisation that I have worked with or been a part of. I believe my experience with Kenja has had a very positive influence on my life – I am now happily married with a new house and our first baby on the way, and I believe that being more aware of my spiritual communication with the world has contributed to my success and happiness. Please know that there are many people out there like myself that know the truth and are very saddened to hear of Ken's passing. Jan, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely,
Rajna J Barry (nee Joncevski)

Dear Jan and everyone at Kenja, My love and thoughts are with you at this time. Ken dedicated his life to helping so many people. I feel deeply privileged to have had his love and friendship for 23 years. His work with Energy Conversion changed my life and thousands of others. The full effects of this will continue to grow and flourish through the many lives he touched. Whenever I needed help, in times of sickness, family crisis or personal difficulty he always gave the best he had, regardless of what he was dealing with personally. He continuously inspired people to find their nobility, their qualities and reach for their own potential. Over the many years I participated in Kenja I saw countless people flower and grow through his work and personal communication. He always put the common good and the good of mankind ahead of his own personal interests. He was dedicated to developing a framework for human beings to discover the joys of life and human interaction in a world that can have such inhumanity. I first encountered kenja in 1983. I recall how ahead of its time it was in so many ways: in its understanding of ethics and their practical application; its respect for children, their individuality, feelings and sensitivity and the creation of activities by which they would blossom; the individual's need for a balanced life and the benefits of having varied activities and interests; the awareness of spirituality combined with a childlike human viewpoint, and the respect for each person's viewpoint while giving opportunities for the natural human desire to participate in group actions. The following quote from Cicero, a Roman statesman and lawyer I feel has so much relevance. " Another rule, which must be observed meticulously, is never to bring a charge involving the loss of civil rights against someone who is innocent. For this could not fail to be a criminal act. Nature bestowed eloquence on human beings for their safety and preservation; and it is therefore the height of inhumanity to divert such a gift to the ruin and destruction of honest men. So this must never be done." " There is a general rule that a man's character is more important than his body; and this applies fully to the subject we are considering here. The achievements in public life which come from spiritual strength are more impressive than those which are merely manifestations of physical force." Cicero. " On the Good life" (On Duties 11) All my love and support
Karolynne Smit

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