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It was during those years that ASSIST opened up a new source of students from eastern and central Europe, placing them in independent schools throughout the U.S. on scholarship. He became the credible spokesman for international exchange. In his words: &#8220;The world is small, fragile and interdependent, and it is important to grow up internationally. There is the potential for community growth as well as personal growth, as people of different cultures interact and learn from one another. We like to think that we are building a network for peace among young people who have the potential for leadership in their countries.&#8221; He spent the remainder of life after his retirement in 2000 as a significant volunteer for ASSIST. \u201cKen was a true educator and visionary who led with dignity, passion, humility, and good spirit,\u201d remarked Martin Milne, President of ASSIST. \u201cASSIST would not be the organization it is today without Ken\u2019s leadership and vision. His expansion of the program into new countries transformed the lives of countless young people from eastern and central Europe who have returned to create positive change in their home nations and communities. 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