Clear evidence that you don't need to say a lot to leave a mark in this world, and in the lives of others. Another moving tale from Mark ... thank you!
Pulled up the episode and the moment I saw it was about Keith I knew it was going to be bittersweet. Another understatement. I was emotional within the first minute and increasingly, throughout.
Had to get up and take a walk. Actually had to take more than one before finishing this.
Mark, thanks for the memories of, and tribute to, Keith.
Fondly remembering his presence. After he'd joined Toastmasters I think everyone figured he'd master the art of dialogue. Not quite. Likely as not, as he roamed about a party, he'd listen to conversations, smiling throughout, nod knowingly, offer scant words and eventually head for the door, chuckle, and with a glint in his eye, say, "It was a pleasure for you to meet me". Cracked me up every time!
Wow that story was shocking; the sudden end to it mirroring Keith's end. Brutal finish to the life of a man whose personna you nicely and concisely etched out for us, making us want to hear more. But no.
Clear evidence that you don't need to say a lot to leave a mark in this world, and in the lives of others. Another moving tale from Mark ... thank you!
A moving and sad story! What an amazing athlete. Soheila
Bereft. An understatement.
Pulled up the episode and the moment I saw it was about Keith I knew it was going to be bittersweet. Another understatement. I was emotional within the first minute and increasingly, throughout.
Had to get up and take a walk. Actually had to take more than one before finishing this.
Mark, thanks for the memories of, and tribute to, Keith.
Fondly remembering his presence. After he'd joined Toastmasters I think everyone figured he'd master the art of dialogue. Not quite. Likely as not, as he roamed about a party, he'd listen to conversations, smiling throughout, nod knowingly, offer scant words and eventually head for the door, chuckle, and with a glint in his eye, say, "It was a pleasure for you to meet me". Cracked me up every time!
Such a blessing to have known him.
Thanks, SAJ. I’m glad you remember Keith with such fondness. He was one of a kind.
Wow that story was shocking; the sudden end to it mirroring Keith's end. Brutal finish to the life of a man whose personna you nicely and concisely etched out for us, making us want to hear more. But no.
Thanks for listening, Cory. Keith’s big life was cut short by fate. I wrote this piece so he wouldn’t be forgotten.