Remembering Karl 1966 - 2010

This is a tribute video I produced for my best friends funeral, one of the most difficult videos I have ever had to make. For anyone who knew Karl I hope I have remembered him in a way fitting of such a great friend.
I will only ever represent Karl in a way he would want to be seen. Karl never told me he was ill and I never saw him during his long illness. Karl would never let his friends see him when he was ill.
Karl's mother requested this funeral remembrance video be posted on youtube, lets hope we can see Karl as he always wanted to be seen. She and other members of Karl's family are deeply saddened by the photos of Karl which have been used in web articles which show him suffering illness. I will always celebrate a life not a illness.
I knew Karl for 28 years before he became ill. He was an extremely private and proud person. I had the privilege of being part of his family who I still keep in contact with. They stand behind this video as it is a celebration of Karl's amazing life and achievements.
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[@Atomicomet]

Well done on the tribute i think Karl would have been proud of you.And i must add by the end of the clip i felt like i lost a good m8 too.R.I.P. Karl we all wish you were our m8 too.

[@tisdell931]

Very very true. I felt so upset that he has passed. I feel like I have lost a friend too. Great tribute to an even greater man

[@DoctorTankEngine]

loosing someone is always difficult, but it really is lovely you have these memories, recorded down to watch whenever. In my prayers chap

[@Aussie50]

RIP Karl, great video Leo, remember him for all those fun times!

[@Luvcupramen]

A wonderful tribute. Rest in peace Karl.

[@BillyBasford]

I watched back yard jets about 2 years back, great video, just decided to watch it again and found this video. Very sad, a great guy by the looks of it, why do we always loose the good ones?

[@herywidjaya648]

This video almost make me cry.

[@leokimvideo]

@johnbozi Just for you sir, the ads are turned off related to this video..as a partner I have no control over the ad which appears next to the video, the invideo ad is not there as the ad's are off!.. I make popular content so my video are featured. I have no control what gets featured, possibly you could tell me how it works. Before you decide to have a go get your facts correct, lets hope you think about your comment a little more now. I hope it is feature for months to come, just for you.

[@astrobat64]

A friend like you is all one could wish for.

[@ClamTram96]

Strangely, I feel like I know him, even though I've never met the guy.

[@subasurf]

stumbled across this vid, searching for home made jet footage. Having lost my best friend not even a year ago at the age of 23, I know how gutting it can be. What you said about the gifts being so much more important now is absolutely spot on mate. I've got things that my friend gave me when we were 6 years old. I am so happy I always kept them.

[@leokimvideo]

@cessnaclub thanks for support here, I sorted this tuber out so much he removed his comments, lets hope he engages his brain before making grand statements about my settings related to this video and youtube.

[@moyadapne]

Wow, that man packed a lifetime of living in a short space. Kinda humbling. It shines through that he was a genuine bloke, and you were lucky to have known each other. Regards from kiwiland.

[@garyemorin]

glad I found this video of karl. his tinkering seemed endless. The lil boy with a chemistry set, the lil science guy. jealious of his job at the fireworks display in Sydney. this is a good human life story of a friend who liked life. Great dedication video!!!

[@kdenn71]

What a fantastic tribute to a great guy!! People like you and Karl are rare breads indeed.

[@timstone1570]

Thanks to you his memory lives on. God bless you.

[@howlingatthehole]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful piece about Karl. Maginficant story of life, tough putting this together, I even have tears in my eyes, but inspirational. Sorry for your loss Leo.

[@Jordmate]

Fantastic video tribute Leo, you certainly have lots of great footage of Karl. I can imagine his passing leaves a large hole in your heart.

[@w4rr10r11]

What a legend. Almost blew himself up a few times with the fireworks and looks like he almost did the same with the engines. Helping friends with motor problems. What a guy. R.I.P Karl. You bloody legend.

[@djisydneyaustralia]

wow what a guy!! i would have loved to have met this man its a shame the world has lost him..

[@wendyschenckpowell]

Karl sounded like a great guy....So sorry for your loss

[@kelliko70]

A beautiful tribute to a one in a million kind of friend.

[@takeyourpills69]

What a fantastic tribute, watching it makes me feel like an old friend :) R.I.P. Karl

[@stormysrider]

How many of us could honestly say we have a friend who would make a video like that about us when we meet our end?? I have friends but none like that. There are tears in my eyes for his friends and the people he moved so much to inspire such a tribute!!

[@thesurfsflat]

great tribute....sounds like a friend that all of us would like! RIP Karl...

[@leokimvideo]

@201MF not sure, it's from a old audio program I have which has a bunch of copyright free tracks, used to be bundled with adobe premiere many years ago.

[@sandplasma]

Its very unfortunate. I discovered your videos today and I watched many of them..got excited to continue watching but then I see this. I'm sorry for your loss.

[@SlamDuncDrummer]

I am very sorry about your friend. You guys sure had a blast and what a great friend and bond you guys both shared. For anyone to have such a great friend in life is blessed. Thank you for sharing your videos.

[@WORRO]

What a great heart felt honorable tribute Leo. Thank you for sharing this video, IM sorry for the gap left in your heart now that your Friend is gone.

[@VAND4LL]

Only 43 years old, that's still a young age sorry for your loss.

[@hatemeproductions]

This guy must have been a really cool friend I'm sorry for your loss but envy the friendship that you had with him.

[@jphdg]

Sorry for Karl's loss. I have seen a few of his videos too over the years and sounds like he was one great and special friend. Someone who loved to share his passion with those interested and took the time in doing so. RIP Karl.

[@PharaoRamsesII]

i don't know one of you. But i simply see, that it was a very special connection you had. It is just great too watch his "tryouts" ..he could be a pioneer in the early 20th century. He tried out everything he could...and had fun in his life...that's one amazing person...and he shows how life can be, if you have fun...undescribeable...May he Rest in Peace

[@brushmandroid]

Thanks for sharing your memories! RIP Karl!

[@thisissoeasy]

What a beautiful, moving tribute to your friend, Karl... I think you are a very noble person. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@Totothemonkey]

WOW.... this guy hard 9 lives!!!... thanks for sharing...!

[@madcatyyz]

He seemed like a great guy..Sorry for the loss.

[@toddjochapman]

Leo, I am glad you bought this video to my attention today. I wish I had met Karl, he sounded like such a great guy to know. Best regards, Todd

[@Britishrailwaystories]

Leo, this is your best video yet, such beautiful work tinged with overwhelming sadness. What a tribute to someone so clearly, and dearly, missed.

[@Zacavelli]

Very touching story. Karl will be missed .

[@steadilyebbing]

Just happened to see this in featured video and remembered all your past videos. RIP, never knew him, but from the videos he was a bit of a champ!

[@TheThomasWoodenGuy]

Beautiful work Leo. May Karl rest in eternal peace.

[@haole59]

Would have loved to meet the guy.... Very nice tribute to him RIP......

[@leokimvideo]

@moreleftpedal I don't know where the Derwent is now, lots of people have enquired on that believe me. I think that engine purchase was a perfect example of Karl's ability to turn something said into something done.There are lots of people who are gonna do lots of stuff, Karl just did it. He was always good at hunting down the most obscure thing, he bought for me some jetex motors from the 1960's, and again once he had a seed of desire he always followed through.

[@hirdy6]

Wonderful tribute, you were lucky to have a mate like Karl and Karl was lucky to have a mate like you. Makes me proud to be an Australian.

[@randalljames1]

What a great tribute... sorry you lost your friend..

[@stellbo]

Great video Leo, now so many people can know a little about Karl. You are a great friend and I am sorry for your loss. RIP Karl.

[@haloman22222222222]

i literally cried watching this sorry for your loss R.I.P Karl

[@No1Stinger]

How sad that 12 people didn't like this video! I think your friend was very lucky to have a great family and friend like you to put this memorial online for us all to see and admire. I enjoyed the vide all the more for knowing the story behind it.

[@The.ChangeInTime]

Even small things can mean a lot! This really can bring tears to your eyes. I'm sorry for your loss Leo! A fantastic video for your friend, remember the good days!

[@ricochetVendetta]

Sounds like such a tragic loss for such an active person

[@clockman47]

Karl -RIP- I didn't know you in person but i feel like i did from all of your videos, you will be missed. GOD BLESS. You was my friend also.

[@owain2222]

sorry for your loss mate. not easy losing your best friend . very nice tribute

[@MobileMood]

This is a wonderful tribute. You are a good friend.

[@horse54a]

You know as chaotic as life has gotten, it is so uplifting to see life through some one else's eyes, to see your friend, one you know he is a genius and a one of a kind person, I dont know him but I miss him too for what he brought to you and the world! Thank you for sharing him with us!

[@ozzirt]

You lost a great mate,...... But it's great to see that you treasure his memory so dearly.

[@amoracreations]

The world need more Karl's

[@111teamomori]

Am so sad to here that Karl has past away, i enjoyed the videos of the progression of his jet engines and now watching this i realize it was only a small part of the works of a supremely intelligent, resourceful and active man who had an equal drive to develop new projects as he had to help those around him. I'm sure he was an absolute scream of a guy and someone who i would have loved to drank a beer with and talked some bench engineering with. RIP

[@ashtray360]

Fantastic remembrance video. I wish I could have known him.

[@ethanstein]

sorry for your loss sir, may your memories live on. may he Rest In Peace

[@PongoHimself]

Wish I'd known Karl now. Well done sir. Beautiful video.

[@killaguy555]

its horrible to lose somebody you care

[@jeremiahjw]

My condolences to you, and to the family of your dear friend who has passed on. :-(

[@HePE27]

What an AMAZING video.. A great life thru the a eyes of a good friend. May you rest in peace Karl and God bless your soul.

[@MichaelSHartman]

A great tribute from a good friend. I didn't know him, but I think he would feel honored and moved that someone would do this tribute for him.

[@weetbix08]

RIP Karl, sounds like a great guy

[@LooxJJ]

Thank you for posting...Karl was a lucky man as well to have a friend like you... :D

[@granskare]

Karl was a nice guy so it's too bad that he is gone...this is a great remembrance for him...my son was also born in 1966...

[@GhostsRreal66]

Sorry for the loss of a great friend.

[@BlazerBud]

Leo, I watched some of the backyard jet engine videos a while back and recently again and learned of Karl's passing. This memorial video is special, and touches my heart, I have friends who fill the place in my life that Karl did in yours. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@railandmodel]

Sorry to hear of your loss,good tribute. RIP K. Regards.

[@amazingjohnny90]

That was a great tribute from a great friend.

[@everyday234]

So sorry to hear of Karl's passing, I really enjoyed the many rocket motor vids I saw you guys do. Really nice eulogy.

[@leokimvideo]

@glenntan1000 Sorry for the delayed reply. Karl had a large network of friends I never met, yes I remember the time he studied just after we left school. All you say about Karl is correct, he sure was curious! thanks for your thoughts here. Many people would see Karl in the jet videos and wonder where he went, quite often I would receive a mail asking where is Karl. I tended to respect the private aspect he always had and would not detail his situation.

[@JonnyBex]

Leo, I was so sorry I missed Karl's funeral. Thanks so much for compiling this wonderful video - a great memory.

[@MrFiat124Sport]

Everytime i drive my car your spirit will drive with me mate... i will never forget what you did for me between machining that obscure place in my engine block for the oil squirters, lightening my steel flywheel in your "man's garage" or just a swift kick in the ass to hurry up and finish my restoration. i will see you again one day mate.

[@RewdAwakening]

Awesome tribute to a mate, i've only known the guy for 8:03 minutes and already I miss him .

[@gnomie49]

A well made tribute. Well done and condolences.

[@leokimvideo]

@DrGoodwrench64 thank you, good luck with your turbo jet engine i can't express the fun you get playing with jets the thing which has hit home for me is so many stories related to me are known through Karl, his passing has made me realize his side of remembering the many thing we did has also vanished. The only other witness to many of these events was my video camera, sort of brings home the importance of recording even the most everyday thing.

[@BasicModelling]

Clearly a dear friend that you will miss for the rest of your life.. but it is also pretty obvious that he will never be forgotten.. I did not know him, but you no doubt made a very fitting tribute to him here. One that he would have approved of..

[@adrianmarkey]

Looked like a great bloke and you had some good times over the years. Sorry for your loss, but your video was a fine reminder of how much fun boys can have with their toys. Have simular memories myself and wouldn't loss them for the world.

[@edss]

sorry for your loss, rest in peace Karl

[@Damocles178]

A very touching video :) I understand what you're going through; I suffered losses in late 2008; first a couple of animals close to me died and then my friends mother died suddenly. Then just this year my 15 year old Dog passed away earlier this month; I had known it for most of my life :( From this video a lone I can see he was a great guy; if he could see this he'd be proud :)

[@overr8ted2]

your videos are great i am sorry for your loss rip Karl

[@GeoffroAU]

Random video i'm glad i found. RIP Carl. I didnt even realise it was the same guy as the random rocket video I just watched. Sad to hear he went so young, but amazing how much he gave.

[@dangerroom555]

This is a fantastic tribute and I hope that when I go, something like this will be made for me, well done Leo, he would be proud.

[@Skyisnotalimit]

That was a really nice friendly tribute. He will live forever now. I can watch the backyard jet show over and over again! Thanks!

[@powerbook1]

OMG I can't believe he has passed away. I loved the videos he featured in especially the noisy ones.... RIP Karl...

[@rushs11]

A very good tribute. Your friend would be proud of you.

[@1allan2]

Great tribute Leo, I was shocked to hear of his passing. His wealth of knowledge will be truly missed. Allan.

[@EuanEchidhog]

Hi there Sorry to hear u lost ur friend, Leo. U made such a nice tribute video to him. Great job. Euan

[@geraldvandaele4740]

R.I.P Karl you sir are my inspiration, and when I say that I mean a backyard scientist like me always tinkering with things to see how they work and to see if you can get it off the ground, I never met you personally but when I watched your video of the K1 and K2 rockets with my daughter we just had to give it a go aswell. I am saddened to hear that you passed away at such a young age, and I wished that I could've met you cause you could've helped me with my rocket failures. You will be missed.

[@neillyf]

A lovely tribute indeed.

[@adrenalize666]

Not sure how I ended up on theis page but It's a fantastic tribute to your friend.

[@Longshot226]

I hope Karl is happy in HEAVEN.

[@Bobdog6t9]

RIP Karl, sorry for your loss Leo

[@leokimvideo]

@somuchdirt74 yes thats a good point, it almost needs a memorial section, the random nature of the tube is sometimes disturbing but thats the way many like it.

[@MasterAveryD]

that sad he died. it remineds me when my pap died a year ago, he was 68. rip karl and my pap :(

[@farazfontana]

friends like him pass on very young

[@Bernievids]

Respond to this video... Finding out that Karl had passed was such a kick in the guts. I had just stumbled across the jet video and was thinking up a way of getting him to fire the engine up again with new HD cameras etc. Very nice tribute and all the very best.

[@EvilGenius666]

R.I.P. Karl...