WELL PETE I REMEMBER YOU THE MOST IN THE 1960s BEFORE VIETNAM BEING THE MOST LAUGHABLE AND JOKING BROTHER AROUND. I KNOW WE ENJOYED PARTYING IN GERMANY AND MISSOURI WHILE WE WERE ACTIVE DUTY, BEING THE YOUNGEST OF ORVELS' MANY CHILDREN I OFTEN SMILE JUST KNOWING YOU. I DETACHED MYSELF FROM MOST OF FAMILY 20+ YEARS AGO, I FOUND OUT OF YOUR PASSING THRU RITA IN IDAHO SOON AFTERWARDS. THANK YOU FOR THE TIMES TOGETHER. I DON'T ATTEND FUNERALS, LIKE TO FOCUS ON THE GOOD ONLY. OUR LOVE AND CONDOLENCES TO FAMILY ALWAYS.

- DANNY REED & EVANGELINE KENNEL, PALMDALE, CA

I will always remember sitting in the garage with Pete talking sports and politics over a beer.

- Mr. & Mrs. Robert Auger, , GA

Ron and I are friends of Chris'. We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

- Pat Rubrecht, Land OLakes, FL

Our thoughts are with you, Jim and Alyssa

- Jim& Alyssa family, Santee, CA

Kenneth Ray Kennel, Cactus Pete, I miss you already! It hurts so bad to know that you won't be there to joke about my flamingo legs and the sock on my head. I'll never get to give you that banana hairstyle that I loved so much when I was younger. I'll never get to ask you, 'You ready to go to bed, Peter?' and you'll never answer, 'Purty sooooon.' There were times where I really disliked you but I have always loved you. I have really taken you for granted. You have been here my whole life, you were the first man to see me, to hold me. Thank you for being there through thick and thin. I love you, I miss you, I'll see you again.

- Heaven Leigh Whitley, Pooler, GA

My Love goes out to all Peter's family. His passing leaves a void in many Hearts, but he cast a large shadow. Love to his wonderful wife Silvana and his sons...Frankie Leather

- Frankie Leather, Hiawassee, GA

My love and well wishes are with this entire family. As long as love is present you never lose the ones you love, they are with you always! My love to my 'brother' Chris Kennel.

- Teryl Worster, Dahlonega, GA

Although I did not know Ray personally, I do know him through his amazing son Chris. Chris is a fine man and has made a dramatic difference in our family. Our prayers and love are with you all. May Ray rest in peace. Much love, Lara, Randy and Everleigh Mealor

- Lara Mealor, Lawrenceville, GA

Uncle Pete, My heart goes out to your wife and sons. You will be missed by many. May you rest in peace.

- Carrie and Tom Dion, Los Gatos, CA

I'm sadden by your lost, Thu and I talked about you often. We understood your love of service to our country. Knew the many hardships that you went through while performing this difficult responsibility. Knew that you made a difference in the lives of the many fellow soldiers that you served with and supported. My Dad was very happy you came home for Mom's services, I'll remember the time you took to talk to him and be with him and share those moments with him. With warm and loving thoughts always.

- Raymond Smith, Sierra Vista, AZ

To a Great Uncle, Father and Patriot, In his time of sorrow, you will be greatly missed,But just know you will be in the hands of God now, and will be with the rest of the family whom past before you, so walk slowly and help keep everyone else to stay safe in this time of need, Will Love you always and miss you even more. Gustav Smith and Family

- Gustav Smith and Family, Highland, IN

Pete; You will be missed dearly, I always enjoyed the moments we talked, and shared telling our lifes moments. I still remember the talk that we had in Las Vegas, just before Dales passing. You are going to be truly missed. You served this country with pride and for that alone you made this family very proud. My love and respect always 'GREGG'

- GREGG SMITH, SIERRA VISTA, AZ

Pete, We love you and will miss you dearly. You will always be in our hearts.

- Jack & Cyndi Kennel, Santee, CA

WELL PETE I REMEMBER YOU THE MOST IN THE 1960s BEFORE VIETNAM BEING THE MOST LAUGHABLE AND JOKING BROTHER AROUND. I KNOW WE ENJOYED PARTYING IN GERMANY AND MISSOURI WHILE WE WERE ACTIVE DUTY, BEING THE YOUNGEST OF ORVELS' MANY CHILDREN I OFTEN SMILE JUST KNOWING YOU. I DETACHED MYSELF FROM MOST OF FAMILY 20+ YEARS AGO, I FOUND OUT OF YOUR PASSING THRU RITA IN IDAHO SOON AFTERWARDS. THANK YOU FOR THE TIMES TOGETHER. I DON'T ATTEND FUNERALS, LIKE TO FOCUS ON THE GOOD ONLY. OUR LOVE AND CONDOLENCES TO FAMILY ALWAYS.

- DANNY REED & EVANGELINE KENNEL, PALMDALE, CA

I will always remember sitting in the garage with Pete talking sports and politics over a beer.

- Mr. & Mrs. Robert Auger, , GA

Ron and I are friends of Chris'. We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

- Pat Rubrecht, Land OLakes, FL

Our thoughts are with you, Jim and Alyssa

- Jim& Alyssa family, Santee, CA

Kenneth Ray Kennel, Cactus Pete, I miss you already! It hurts so bad to know that you won't be there to joke about my flamingo legs and the sock on my head. I'll never get to give you that banana hairstyle that I loved so much when I was younger. I'll never get to ask you, 'You ready to go to bed, Peter?' and you'll never answer, 'Purty sooooon.' There were times where I really disliked you but I have always loved you. I have really taken you for granted. You have been here my whole life, you were the first man to see me, to hold me. Thank you for being there through thick and thin. I love you, I miss you, I'll see you again.

- Heaven Leigh Whitley, Pooler, GA

My Love goes out to all Peter's family. His passing leaves a void in many Hearts, but he cast a large shadow. Love to his wonderful wife Silvana and his sons...Frankie Leather

- Frankie Leather, Hiawassee, GA

My love and well wishes are with this entire family. As long as love is present you never lose the ones you love, they are with you always! My love to my 'brother' Chris Kennel.

- Teryl Worster, Dahlonega, GA

Although I did not know Ray personally, I do know him through his amazing son Chris. Chris is a fine man and has made a dramatic difference in our family. Our prayers and love are with you all. May Ray rest in peace. Much love, Lara, Randy and Everleigh Mealor

- Lara Mealor, Lawrenceville, GA

Uncle Pete, My heart goes out to your wife and sons. You will be missed by many. May you rest in peace.

- Carrie and Tom Dion, Los Gatos, CA

I'm sadden by your lost, Thu and I talked about you often. We understood your love of service to our country. Knew the many hardships that you went through while performing this difficult responsibility. Knew that you made a difference in the lives of the many fellow soldiers that you served with and supported. My Dad was very happy you came home for Mom's services, I'll remember the time you took to talk to him and be with him and share those moments with him. With warm and loving thoughts always.

- Raymond Smith, Sierra Vista, AZ

To a Great Uncle, Father and Patriot, In his time of sorrow, you will be greatly missed,But just know you will be in the hands of God now, and will be with the rest of the family whom past before you, so walk slowly and help keep everyone else to stay safe in this time of need, Will Love you always and miss you even more. Gustav Smith and Family

- Gustav Smith and Family, Highland, IN

Pete; You will be missed dearly, I always enjoyed the moments we talked, and shared telling our lifes moments. I still remember the talk that we had in Las Vegas, just before Dales passing. You are going to be truly missed. You served this country with pride and for that alone you made this family very proud. My love and respect always 'GREGG'

- GREGG SMITH, SIERRA VISTA, AZ

Pete, We love you and will miss you dearly. You will always be in our hearts.

- Jack & Cyndi Kennel, Santee, CA