I can't even begin to express how difficult it has been to know Kelly is no longer with us. I had the pleasure of working with him for the better part of a decade since I moved to Las Vegas and he was always such a warm spirit.
Through the years we had conversations about all sorts of things. I felt privileged to see glimpses of what his life was like beyond work, we bonded over things such as our love for the outdoors, and he was always a great support to me. Whether dealing with personal or professional trials, Kelly was always there for me with a kind word, a good laugh, and a hug. In a lot of ways, Kelly felt like the uncle I never had. As the years went on, I was fortunate enough to meet Hal and Debbie as well, and it was beautiful to see that he had such wonderful family in his life.
I cannot imagine how heartbroken his loved ones are and the world is darker without Kelly here, but I hope they find some solace in the fact that Kelly was so very loved and left such a lasting impact on so many people.