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Bays
Says Farewell to Kenny Ross
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Ken Ross had been a teammate
of a number of the Bays United Alumni players since their
first days together on the University of Victoria Vikings
in 1970. He was an instrumental component of the team that
brought the University their first national sports championship
in 1975. This team was subsequently inducted into the University's
Sports Hall of Fame. Kenny was one of the few amateurs in
Canada to have completed the "double" by
also winning a national club soccer title with London
Boxing Club of Victoria.
A talented and uncompromising fullback
in his day, Kenny was selected to numerous city and provincial
rep teams during his competitive career. He played his
entire "senior" career with the Bays United Alumni,
some 23+ years, his inspirational
play helping the team achieve various league
and tourney titles in their age group(s). In early
2007, Kenny was diagnosed with both ALS and
prostate cancer but still managed to suit up
for the team for the 2007 summer schedule. In
January 2008, he donned the Bays logo one more time
to join his teammates at the Mayor's Gold Cup soccer
tournament in Hawaii (photos below).
On April 29, 2008, Kenny passed away quietly in his sleep
due to complications arising from ALS. He was 57 years old.
A good friend and teammate to all who were fortunate enough
to play at his side, and a mentor and role model to countless
students throughout his teaching career, the enthusiasm and
compassion with which he approached every challenge left
a lasting impact. He will be sorely missed.
To read or sign the Times-Colonist
Guest Book for Kenny CLICK
HERE.
To learn more about ALS or
to make a donation to ALS research CLICK
HERE.
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