Obituary of Kevin H. Glenz

Kevin . We are all here for a purpose. Our lives intertwine like a woven basket, and everyone plays a role in creating this wonderful basket. If I were a butterfly watching the life of Kevin Glenz, my heart would fill with joy. For his journey was one of epic proportions. My part in his life's journey would be limited to the beginning and end of his short life. But the basket that was created by all who were involved with his life--- well, this basket was like no other. For Kevin's beauty lie in what you could not see. It was in his heart, and for each of us who were given a piece of his spirit, our lives would be changed forever. For you see this journey of Kevin's lasts forever in all of us, and it is a puzzle that takes forever to put together. With the utmost beauty of a 'rainbow', he now lives on in us. So you see, he will be a basket that is woven for eternity in all of us and those he touched. It is not so much that we understand, but that we loved him. All the emotions we feel were created by Kevin--- a gift like a 'snowflake'--- not one of them is alike. "You only need to look into the eyes of his daughter 'Olivia Christine Glenz' and see all that I have written is true. "For you only need to realize that she now will give a piece of her heart to those who will weave her basket". I will forever be grateful for the 'snowflake' Kevin has given me. It has enriched my life because he opened my eyes to places I had never been. I shall now and forever give what he has given me, to others on my journey. "Pay it forward" on your own journey and enrich the lives of all those you love. You see, this gift of Kev's changed the world one heart at a time. Now we must all open our hearts and plant the seeds of love that Kevin gave us as a gift. Each of us is created by each other. We are images of all the love we have given each other. We become what we have given, over and over. Kevin taught me that society is not black or white-- there is areas of grey that we navigate like a leaf floating down a creek. We all go different directions only to meet and share our love, compassion & hearts. We must all play a part in guiding people in this 'grey' area of our journey-- so important to "talk, listen, guide, understand, challenge, learn, argue".. As Kevin said, 'One day at a time and give 100 percent'. He said to me once that 'one bad thing erases all the good things one does'. I replied, 'it is actually all the good things that erase one bad thing'. I will now take a different path in my own life, for Kevin has changed my 'Basket' in a way that allows it to hold more love, compassion and understanding. For doing the right thing sometimes is not enough. We must vow to do what ever it takes--'110 percent', as my friend & cousin Kev once said. Watching Kevin in motion was witnessing a thing of beauty-- something that you remember forever, whether it was his skills on the Lacross field, his knowledge & love of the Yankes and Giants, his loyalty as a son, brother, nephew, friend, and as a Dad. Now as we leave today, we all have the power to change the world. Love, Laugh, and live your lives. Give 'all' of yourselves and the 'return' will change your path. Remember on your journey, if you don't like peas--Don't eat Them. Don't be afraid of the Undertoad. --Give, Show and Receive love with an open heart. For your actions will change the path of others. At this moment in time, Kevin's life begins anew, not ends. We will take him and weave him into the basket of our lives. May we all make baskets that are works of art, like Kevin. As I reflect on how Kevin's life has affected mine, I draw one pure thought of understanding-- the void in my heart was filled by him and his smile, his blue eyes, his humor, his kindness and gentleness, and the love he shared with his parents & brother & his daughter and Melanie and all his aunts & uncles. As I write this I am holding his daughter on my lap and she is moving & playing with such joy. Words can not describe how this makes me feel. I realize now there is no 'ending' -- only the 'beginning' and the journey it takes us on. There is 'no rewind' button on this journey we are all on, so pick your path wisely. Have an effect on everyone you encounter. Remember all the memories you have of 'Kev' and pass them on. His life has been given to us all as a gift by a higher power, "Cherish it". Thank you.