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Title: A Legend in WKC community has passed - 1buckie - Ken Hill
Post by: LightningBoldtz on September 22, 2020, 04:35:43 PM
@MrHoss just hit me up on facebook and informed me of a post his wife did on his facebook page.

"T0 all the people I visit and friends far an near  this is Carolyn Hill  Ken's  wife
...  my husband  passed away on the 17th of  September  2020."

@1buckie  You were an inspiration to so many especially during the early years of the WKC

Mod addition: Member spotlight for Ken from a few years ago:
http://weberkettleclub.com/blog/2014/01/25/wkc-featured-member-2-1buckie/
Title: A Legend in WKC community has passed - 1buckie - Ken Hill
Post by: HoosierKettle on September 22, 2020, 04:41:40 PM
RIP Ken. Very inspirational to me personally. His posts and cooks on kettles were one of a kind.  Would have loved to have met him.


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Title: Re: A Legend in WKC community has passed - 1buckie - Ken Hill
Post by: MrHoss on September 22, 2020, 04:43:21 PM
Yup. Sad news indeed my friend.....I really hated reading that. I learned more about bbq from that duder than any other single individual. And it was only via reading his posts here and at the bbq bretheren. Holy crap that man knew a lot.....probably as much as any 10 normal humans.....maybe more as many folks are flat out stupid. I knew Ken on facebook as well and he was a true individual......he knew members of the Grateful Dead and headed up their fan newpaper for years. His sense of humour was very sharp and sardonic. Gonna miss the old duder I am. Do yourselves a huge favour and look up some of his posts and use one or two his recipies and techniques.....the brick on top of the cooking grate to deflect heat and allowing proper air flow..........damn the man was a genius people.

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Title: Re: A Legend in WKC community has passed - 1buckie - Ken Hill
Post by: WNC on September 22, 2020, 05:22:17 PM
Damn, that sucks
Hate to hear it


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Title: Re: A Legend in WKC community has passed - 1buckie - Ken Hill
Post by: Hogsy on September 22, 2020, 05:36:35 PM
So sad, such an inspiration and all round good guy. He will be missed


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Title: Re: A Legend in WKC community has passed - 1buckie - Ken Hill
Post by: Craig on September 22, 2020, 05:43:59 PM
Godspeed, Ken! You were an inspiration to me and I enjoyed your presence on the forums.

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Title: A Legend in WKC community has passed - 1buckie - Ken Hill
Post by: 1spacemanspiff on September 22, 2020, 05:59:39 PM
I only chatted with him a few times via email.  I've learned a few things and will be learning more from his posts.  RIP Ken.
Title: Re: A Legend in WKC community has passed - 1buckie - Ken Hill
Post by: Rub on September 22, 2020, 08:19:04 PM
God bless Ken and his family. I wish I'd known him better.
Title: Re: A Legend in WKC community has passed - 1buckie - Ken Hill
Post by: pbe gummi bear on September 22, 2020, 08:45:03 PM
RIP @1buckie. We were lucky to have known you and learned from you. It didn't seem that long ago when we were ogling the first known Westerner on WKC, cooking turds, and eating watermelon cake. We'll miss you

Member spotlight for Ken from a few years ago:
http://weberkettleclub.com/blog/2014/01/25/wkc-featured-member-2-1buckie/
Title: Re: A Legend in WKC community has passed - 1buckie - Ken Hill
Post by: Kneab on September 22, 2020, 08:46:05 PM
Sad news indeed.
I never met Ken in person, but I loved seeing his cooks on here. I was just explaining to a friend Friday how to build a snake and told him beef burns clockwise and pork counterclockwise. He asked why, I told him because Buckie says so. That's all you need to know.

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Title: Re: A Legend in WKC community has passed - 1buckie - Ken Hill
Post by: TheFinkFarm on September 22, 2020, 10:25:54 PM
Buckie was an inspiration to me.  Very kind and always helpful.  he made a lasting impression on my life and I've only known him through the WKC.  He has fed groups of over 100 on multiple 22" kettles.  The man had skills.  I have one of his recipes saved that I use frequently.  I hope one day to be an inspiration like he is.  RIP my friend.
Title: Re: A Legend in WKC community has passed - 1buckie - Ken Hill
Post by: james1787 on September 23, 2020, 03:14:41 AM
Very sorry to hear of Ken passing away. He was always so helpful to anyone here and I enjoyed reading his posts. RIP
Title: Re: A Legend in WKC community has passed - 1buckie - Ken Hill
Post by: Scott Zee on September 23, 2020, 04:46:37 AM
Definitely sad news in the club. An OG with many many friends across the country. I always loved Kens' posts. He was 1 of a kind and will be missed. Prayers for Ken and to his family. Smoke will be rolling tonite in Kens' honor, turds of course

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Title: Re: A Legend in WKC community has passed - 1buckie - Ken Hill
Post by: dazzo on September 23, 2020, 08:08:08 AM
SAD

Turds, Yes!

To this day I still make his sausage w/ BBQ sauce he used to pass around at the meetups

His use of the original Weber wok kept me on my toes using mine.

Thanks buckie

:(
Title: Re: A Legend in WKC community has passed - 1buckie - Ken Hill
Post by: noreaster on September 23, 2020, 09:32:47 AM
he was a legend in the bbq world for sure

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Title: A Legend in WKC community has passed - 1buckie - Ken Hill
Post by: Mike in Roseville on September 23, 2020, 10:04:55 AM
Truly sad news.

He was just down the road, but I never had the chance to meet him in person. I think I'll go deep fry a Tri-tip now.

Rest In Peace, Ken.



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Title: Re: A Legend in WKC community has passed - 1buckie - Ken Hill
Post by: MacEggs on September 23, 2020, 03:34:19 PM

We have lost a true Legend... Not only in backyard BBQ,
but his unwavering kindness and generosity was second-to-none.

My condolences and commiserations to his friends and family.
May you Rest In Peace, my friend.

Title: Re: A Legend in WKC community has passed - 1buckie - Ken Hill
Post by: DillyDallyCali on September 25, 2020, 06:08:58 AM
Condolences to his wife and family ..


Rest In Peace Ken Hill


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Title: Re: A Legend in WKC community has passed - 1buckie - Ken Hill
Post by: MrHoss on September 25, 2020, 09:28:23 AM
My old neighbor AcrossFromHoss once made Ken's likeness out of a ground beef/sausage combo wrapped around stuffed jalapenos.............

(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/120040553_10158938434320166_13320532473137615_o.jpg)

AcrossFromHoss said of Ken that he was the "life" of this board.
Title: Re: A Legend in WKC community has passed - 1buckie - Ken Hill
Post by: JEBIV on September 25, 2020, 10:13:54 AM
Quote from: MrHoss on September 25, 2020, 09:28:23 AM
My old neighbor AcrossFromHoss once made Ken's likeness out of a ground beef/sausage combo wrapped around stuffed jalapenos.............

(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/120040553_10158938434320166_13320532473137615_o.jpg)

AcrossFromHoss said of Ken that he was the "life" of this board.
That is so Ken, and he did have a way to keep us entertained and informed
Title: Re: A Legend in WKC community has passed - 1buckie - Ken Hill
Post by: northernQ on September 29, 2020, 01:15:15 PM
RIP, and condolences to your family.


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Title: Re: A Legend in WKC community has passed - 1buckie - Ken Hill
Post by: 1911Ron on October 21, 2020, 12:39:27 PM
He could load up an 18" kettle and would challenge others to try to replicate it. I will miss you Ken!
Title: Re: A Legend in WKC community has passed - 1buckie - Ken Hill
Post by: Darko on October 26, 2020, 08:06:31 PM
And none of us could load up that kettle like Ken.