Remembering a True Legend

[happyhooker]

Yes, he is missed.  We honor his memory by keeping the friendly and respectful chatter going on this site, and following the Golden Rule of doing unto others as we would have done to us.

Frank

[JasonGotaProblem]

2 years today. Rest in peace my friend.

I've sometimes amused myself with this idea. The ancient Egyptians believed that in order to sustain an afterlife the living needed to remember you, and continue to speak your name. Now to the best of my understanding Keith was a devoted Christian, so I'm certain it's just coincidence. But by giving me these parts he guaranteed himself an Egyptian afterlife. I still think about the man at least a few times a week, sometimes even saying his name out loud. Often it's "thank you Keith!" Rarely it's even "dang it Keith" and sometimes a "if I were Keith where would I have put the _____"

But I see no reason to think I'll forget the fellow any time soon. And I'm glad. He deserves to be remembered.

[alantani]

hard to believe it's been 2 years.....

[happyhooker]

Funny how things work.  The Navajo traditionalists do not speak the name of a deceased person.  Since the Big Guy Upstairs knows our every thought, and since it is very difficult if not impossible to ban a thought from your mind, I suppose the "happy medium" is to think about a person all you want even if you never utter his/her name.

Frank

[steelfish]

The ancient Egyptians believed that in order to sustain an afterlife the living needed to remember you, and continue to speak your name. Now to the best of my understanding Keith was a devoted Christian

But I see no reason to think I'll forget the fellow any time soon. And I'm glad. He deserves to be remembered.

Dont go that far to Egypt my friend, you have Mexico at your shoulders 

Dia de los muertos (day of the deads) on Nov 2nd of each year is a BIG event in Mexico, many Govt offices and some private companies gave that day off for the people to visit the cemetery or just to remember their loved ones at home with family and preparing the food and eat what your loved one liked the most, that happen each year, generation to generation so, your loved ones will never be forgotten.

"Our deads are never dead to us, until we have forgotten them"

https://dayofthedead.holiday/

I think I have said it before, but since I have some fishing reels sent by Keith I do remember him everytime I use the reel or even when I handle it, as you said Jason, it was a good move from him to share part of his fishing arsenal to keep his memory alive

[jgp12000]

I have a Mitchell 304 Keith gave me,I keep it on the dock.I have caught so many fish with that reel.It works like a sewing machine,mounted on a 10ft crappie rod,it never fails.He was a great man & I wished I had the pleasure to meet him in person.

[oldmanjoe]

One for Keith. 

[reelynew]

Keith was the first of quite a few here to share his parts and knowledge with me asking nothing in return. 

It felt like an invitation to become part of something bigger than just a forum.

Thank you Keith and the Ohana

[Shark Hunter]

I met Keith many times when I would Vacation in Florida.
He was a Great Guy. I always visited him at his house in Gulf Breeze. He would have bait for me from the Charter boats that he serviced reels.
My Wife and Son and I would just hang out in his shop and just shoot the breeze.
Like we had known each other our whole lives.
A true Legend Indeed who will not be forgotten.
Rest in Peace my Brother.

[sabaman1]

I never got to meet Keith in person, only in conversation. I know he had fought many struggles in life which are an inspiration to me! Blessings are truly sometimes hidden without understanding! Thank you Jason for the invitation to remember him and also sharing that he is a Christian man that I will surely meet someday. Many thanks to you Alan for blessing us all with this site

[broadway]

Keith helped me out with a couple Calcutta gt's that I was unable to maintain on my own as the parts were too small for my large fingers. Keith who probably had bigger fingers than me was able to make them sing the sweet sound.  He was always willing and wanting to help out a fellow angler. Overcame a ton of obstacles and never complained a bit.
Another solid AT member gone by.
RIP- Miss you brother,
Dom