This is how many in the Las Vegas community remember Lee. The news came just months after his father Hae Un Lee lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. Friends say Kenny always had a sunny personality. “The infectious smile, the energy and charisma that he had.”
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“He just brings joy into people’s lives and you just can’t find people like him who are often so generous but also so social,” said Randy Char of Las Vegas Sotheby’s International.
It’s a belief that has resulted in millions in donations to various community initiatives.
Char, who knew Lee in professional and philanthropic circles, says he has a selfless and charitable personality.
“He’s got that kind of calm confidence and he’s just so indulgent, but he does it in a low-key way and you can tell it’s not about him,” he said.
Another well-known local entrepreneur, Evan Louie, sees Kenny Lee as a role model for entrepreneurs after having humble beginnings with his family, who immigrated from South Korea to start Nevada’s largest liquor retailer.
He says Kenny Lee was always present in the community and made a positive impact wherever he went.
“They are one of the iconic companies here that are Asian-American, thriving, and very successful,” he said.
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“He was generally good natured, so there is always someone out there who says good things and,” Oh, you should turn to Kenny Lee! ” It was also a connector, ”he said.
A connector that wanted the Vegas community first.
“He really believed in the city. I really believed in what the city had to offer and in the future, so it will be sadly missed, ”said Char.
The plan is to hold a public vigil for people to pay their respects on Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. at Lee’s Discount Liquor Store on the corner of Azure and Tenaya. The Lee family is soliciting donations to New Vista instead of flowers.
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