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Getbig Main Boards => Gossip & Opinions => Topic started by: Ron on June 04, 2012, 10:34:48 PM
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I am honored to be going. Bob Kennedy truly was one of the nicest, and coolest publishers and influencers in the bodybuilding world.
Robert “Bob” Kennedy’s “Celebration Of Life” Event To Be Held Sunday, June 10th at 12:00 PM at The Casa Del Mar Hotel in Santa Monica.
Los Angeles, CA – Monday, June 4th. Fitness Publishing Icon Robert “Bob” Kennedy, founder of Robert Kennedy Publishing (RKP), which includes the magazine brands MuscleMag International, Reps!, Oxygen, American Curves and Clean Eating as well as hundreds of books (he personally wrote over 55 of them, most recent one called “Bull’s Eye – Targeting Your Life for Real Financial Wealth and Personal Fulfillment” and was a New York Times Best-seller for Hardcore Bodybuilding, Reps!, RockHard!, Beef It!, and Pumping Up!) will be honored on Sunday, June 10th 2012. His “Celebration Of Life” Event will be held at 12:00 PM at The Casa Del Mar Hotel in Santa Monica, CA.
Honorary Guest Speaker will be Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. This event will be hosted by Lonnie Teper and will also include Guest Speakers: Lou Ferrigno, Rachel McLish, John Balik, Elaine LaLanne, Bob Proctor, Irv Gelb and Robert’s wife, Tosca Reno.
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Kennedy was a good dude. All the way good dude.
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Kennedy was a good dude. All the way good dude.
All the way.
I wish I could come to LA this weekend, Bob was real good to me when I was starting out.
Thanks for posting Ron, looking forward to your report.
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Kennedy was a good dude. All the way good dude.
Agreed....one of the few solid people in this "circus".
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Have fun.
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ask not for whom the bell tolls
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i grew up with bobs stuff, i still got some of his fat books on bodybuilding, good stuff
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The direct opposite of the unreal level of PURE FILT we see in bodybuilding today. BK is the man.
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Bob Kennedy truly was one of the nicest, and coolest publishers and influencers in the bodybuilding world.
You're no slouch yourself handsome.
We should start working on the Ron Avidan classic soon. I'm sure we can generate a huge turn out and build up the kind of press that hasn't been seen in bodybuilding since the mid-90's.
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I will see you there...
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Here is the link of the pics from the event. It was pretty cool...
http://contest.bodybuilding.com/gallery/contest/24831/photographer/22/
(http://www.bodybuilding.com/contest_media/24831/0/d/img_00661339439516.jpg)
(http://www.bodybuilding.com/contest_media/24831/0/d/img_00811339439516.jpg)
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(http://www.bodybuilding.com/contest_media/24831/0/d/img_00811339439516.jpg)
Does Arnold know you by name, Ron?
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it's time to shave, Arnie.........that was truly a nice event for the Legendary Bob........R.I.P........ .who will take over his Empire?
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it's time to shave, Arnie.........that was truly a nice event for the Legendary Bob........R.I.P........ .who will take over his Empire?
Yes, Arnold's goatee was surprising, would be better if it was colored darker. Arnold's tribute speech was one of the best I have heard, truly honest about his longtime friend. He called Robert the 'Palm Tree'. No, Arnold does not know me by name, at least I don't think so, but probably recognizes me from the events.
Here is Lonnie's Blog on the event
http://www.ironmanmagazine.com/blogs/lonnie/tribute-to-robert-kennedy/
It was a beautiful day in Santa Monica, fitting for what ended up being a beautiful event at the Casa Del Mar Hotel. It was the “Celebration of Life” memorial for Robert “Bob” Kennedy, the publishing icon and New York Times best-selling author (who penned 55 books) who passed away from cancer in April.
I served as Master of Ceremonies, and got to share my many memories about Robert as well as bringing to the podium the special guest speakers, who did likewise. First to take to the podium, natch, was Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who had a 40-plus year media relationship with Kennedy. Kennedy was too ill to make it to Columbus, Ohio this year to receive the “Lifetime Achievement Award”, but Arnold wanted to see Robert one last time before he died. So, he surprised Kennedy at his Caledon Hills, Ontario Canada home on Easter Sunday. Robert’s wife, Tosca Reno Kennedy, told of how Arnold’s visit brought back the twinkle in her husband’s eyes–they even hit a pose for her camera. Four days later Robert lost his battle with the dreaded disease.
Lou Ferrigno followed Arnold; then came Rachel McLish (still looking amazing at 50-something–oh my, those calves!), IRON MAN Publisher John Balik, author/consultant Bob Proctor, Elaine LaLanne, photog Irvin Gelb and last, but certainly not least, Tosca. After Tosca, who has taken over the reigns of Robert Kennedy Publishing, finished her tribute to the love of her life, the family presented Arnold with a canvas painting of Schwarzenegger, crafted by Robert, as a gesture of their lasting friendship. Kennedy, as I found out only a year or so ago, loved painting, and did his work under his father’s name, Wolfgang Kals.
In addition to the speakers, many of the industry icons flew in from all over to share in the celebration. There was the crew from MuscleMag International, including Group Editorial Director Bill Geiger. Shawn Ray, who was emceeing a contest in Omaha, Nebraska the previous evening, make sure he arranged his return trip in time to take part in the celebration. Tom Platz came to pay his respects, so did Samir Bannout, Franco Columbu, Eddie Guiliani, Sharon Bruneau, Victoria Pratt, Mandy Blank and Gene Mozee, among others.
After the painting dedication, there was a video presentation. Then a processional, with the playing of “Amazing Grace.”
I thanked everyone for being part of this affair, and concluded by saying “May Robert’s colorful spirit travel with you always.” A reception followed outside in the patio, where it was good to chat with some people I’ve known for years, others who I just met that day. At the Joe Gold Celebration of Life in 2004, Robert talked to me about honoring those who have passed. “Lonnie, we should do this while people are alive, instead of waiting until they die,” he quipped. I agreed. We blew it again, Robert, eh?. But I know you felt the warmth of the celebration as you watched from your publisher’s desk from above.
Hope we did you justice.
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Great photos Ron. I wished I could have been there. Thank you for sharing.
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lol.....damn, Arnold got some of the best custom boots around......I'm sure his collection is limitless
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Guys like Bob,made the sport credible......sadly, there are not as many guys like him today involved with bodybuilding.
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TTT!!!
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Thanks for sharing.
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poor arnold has had so many face lifting we cant even see his eyes anymore.
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poor arnold has had so many face lifting we cant even see his eyes anymore.
He is looking more and more like Kenny Rogers (post facelift).
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Rachel is still looking very hot!
Did anyone videotape Arnold's eulogy?
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Rachel is still looking very hot!
Did anyone videotape Arnold's eulogy?
It was videotaped by some of the staff from RKP (Robert Kennedy Publishing), and also a few others. Hopefully, it will be on soon.
Arnold's tribute was very cool, as were a few others.
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