I was lucky enough to know Ken in both junior high and all through high-school. He was a most unassuming person with a quiet prescense, quick smile and somewhat deviously wicked sense of humor - reflected in his eyes & sly smile. I was hoping to catch up with him at the re-union. I guess the best thing to say is that Ken is with a growing number of our Highlander classmates and reliving old stories with them in a better place in the comos! - RIP Ken - michael
While checking on our returned invitations I was able to contact Ken Pollock's sister in law; Judy. She mentioned he served his Country as a Marine in Vietnam. He had many health issues due to his contact with agent orange while in the service which created many health issues for the rest of his life when he passed away in a Veterans home in Chula Vista in March of 2014. He never married or had children and will be remembered as a quiet generous individual who was comforted in his time of need by close friends. Judy will be sending me an obituary I will post as well as a military photo I will have on my "Thank you for your service" table at our reunion. So hard to understand why our Lord takes the good ones who served so many and was loved by everyone. Rest in peace Ken, you are free and though you are gone you are not forgotten.
Thank Cyndee for the update. Ken was so much fun to be around, with his dry humor and brilliant mind. I would not have made it thorugh geometry without his help. He was not a bad dancer, either. As these "In Memory"s keep coming in, I realize how fortunate we are to still be able to get together, and we should not miss this opportunity to say in person what it may be too late to say by the next chance we have to gather. i will always remember you fondly, Ken. Rest in Peace.
Thank you Cyndee for the update. Needless to say, I was shocked to hear that Ken had passed. I knew Ken very well. I met him through his brother Lou, who was the Lead Guitar Player in our band. After we graduated from High School many of us went to Vietnam. Ken and I hooked up again sometime after we returned home from Nam. We didn’t really talk about Nam much but as I recall I believe he told me that his job in the Marine Corps, in Nam was a “Tunnel Rat.” I could really relate to Ken’s struggle with the war, as I had spent many months in the hospital for PTSD. Later I was diagnosed with medical issues related to “Agent Orange” As well.
Ken and I Played in a band together, in a small club in OB. He was a great Bass and Guitar player. He sang as well. We shared some great times together. I lost touch with Ken but managed to talk to him on the phone a few times. Ken was a very special person, and a true Patriot. Semper fidelis………David
This information was given to me by Ken Pollock's brother; Lou Pollock
While at Helix, Ken ran Cross Country and played in the marching band, and for a few years following his graduation he played electric bass guitar in several local bands most notably; "The Centuries."
Ken attended Grossmont College before enlisting in the Marine Corp in 1966. He fought in Vietnam during one of the war's bloddiest engagements, the Battle for Hill 881.
Ken returned to civilian life in 1968, returning to school and specializing in data processing. He held various jobs, including much later in life delivering "Meals On Wheels". He struggled most of his post war life with various disabilities that were linked to Agent Orange. His struggles ended while in the Chula Vista Veterans Home in 2014. He was honored with a Veterans Memorial service following his death.
Ken received posthumously a certificate citing him as an organ donor. I shared this note to let others know Ken was a generous donor, always generous, up to and including following his death. I know he would have loved attending the reunion. He cited fond memories of his time at Helix High School.
Ken and I lived three blocks apart near San Miguel Elem. from 4th grade to after high school, and spent a great deal of time at each other's house. Ken sold me my first guitar, and taught me how to play. No matter how much I practiced, he was always better than I was. I helped Gene Corporon talk him into playing the Sousaphone in the marching band our senior year so we would have a symetrical line of large horns. For the past few years, it was difficult keeping in touch. He was a source of stability for me in high school.
Michael Dodson
I was lucky enough to know Ken in both junior high and all through high-school. He was a most unassuming person with a quiet prescense, quick smile and somewhat deviously wicked sense of humor - reflected in his eyes & sly smile. I was hoping to catch up with him at the re-union. I guess the best thing to say is that Ken is with a growing number of our Highlander classmates and reliving old stories with them in a better place in the comos! - RIP Ken - michael
Cyndee Spurlock (Krumholz)
While checking on our returned invitations I was able to contact Ken Pollock's sister in law; Judy. She mentioned he served his Country as a Marine in Vietnam. He had many health issues due to his contact with agent orange while in the service which created many health issues for the rest of his life when he passed away in a Veterans home in Chula Vista in March of 2014. He never married or had children and will be remembered as a quiet generous individual who was comforted in his time of need by close friends. Judy will be sending me an obituary I will post as well as a military photo I will have on my "Thank you for your service" table at our reunion. So hard to understand why our Lord takes the good ones who served so many and was loved by everyone. Rest in peace Ken, you are free and though you are gone you are not forgotten.
Adele Fairburn (Pelletier)
Thank Cyndee for the update. Ken was so much fun to be around, with his dry humor and brilliant mind. I would not have made it thorugh geometry without his help. He was not a bad dancer, either. As these "In Memory"s keep coming in, I realize how fortunate we are to still be able to get together, and we should not miss this opportunity to say in person what it may be too late to say by the next chance we have to gather. i will always remember you fondly, Ken. Rest in Peace.
David Barnett
Thank you Cyndee for the update. Needless to say, I was shocked to hear that Ken had passed. I knew Ken very well. I met him through his brother Lou, who was the Lead Guitar Player in our band. After we graduated from High School many of us went to Vietnam. Ken and I hooked up again sometime after we returned home from Nam. We didn’t really talk about Nam much but as I recall I believe he told me that his job in the Marine Corps, in Nam was a “Tunnel Rat.” I could really relate to Ken’s struggle with the war, as I had spent many months in the hospital for PTSD. Later I was diagnosed with medical issues related to “Agent Orange” As well.
Ken and I Played in a band together, in a small club in OB. He was a great Bass and Guitar player. He sang as well. We shared some great times together. I lost touch with Ken but managed to talk to him on the phone a few times. Ken was a very special person, and a true Patriot. Semper fidelis………David
Cyndee Spurlock (Krumholz)
This information was given to me by Ken Pollock's brother; Lou Pollock
While at Helix, Ken ran Cross Country and played in the marching band, and for a few years following his graduation he played electric bass guitar in several local bands most notably; "The Centuries."
Ken attended Grossmont College before enlisting in the Marine Corp in 1966. He fought in Vietnam during one of the war's bloddiest engagements, the Battle for Hill 881.
Ken returned to civilian life in 1968, returning to school and specializing in data processing. He held various jobs, including much later in life delivering "Meals On Wheels". He struggled most of his post war life with various disabilities that were linked to Agent Orange. His struggles ended while in the Chula Vista Veterans Home in 2014. He was honored with a Veterans Memorial service following his death.
Ken received posthumously a certificate citing him as an organ donor. I shared this note to let others know Ken was a generous donor, always generous, up to and including following his death. I know he would have loved attending the reunion. He cited fond memories of his time at Helix High School.
Richard Barker (Hughes)
Ken and I lived three blocks apart near San Miguel Elem. from 4th grade to after high school, and spent a great deal of time at each other's house. Ken sold me my first guitar, and taught me how to play. No matter how much I practiced, he was always better than I was. I helped Gene Corporon talk him into playing the Sousaphone in the marching band our senior year so we would have a symetrical line of large horns. For the past few years, it was difficult keeping in touch. He was a source of stability for me in high school.