John Makela
I knew Kirk since we were freshmen in college. We just hit it off and stayed in regular contact up until his passing. We shared a hobby for Hi-end Audio and music and were fortunate we were able to pursue that hobby. We both could sit and listen to music for hours and both of us had a passion to improve this experience. I was just visiting him shortly before his passing, little did I know it would be the last time I would see him and share our hobby together.
Kirk was very intelligent and private. He was very kind and gentle, I don't ever remember him getting mad or upset. He was very even keeled. He loved college football (Go Blue) and probably the NFL too, but as a lions fan there was not much to cheer about, that is until now, so sorry he will miss their success in the next few years.
It was a very sad day when I heard of his passing. We had been friends for 50 years. Rest in peace my friend and may the music in heaven make you dance.