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Monday, August 08, 2005
A life worth celebrating:
My friend Jordan wrote a wonderful memorial piece about Keith:
I woke up a few short hours later and, as I’m prone to do, headed straight for my computer. I hopped on IAM, checked my messages, and saw one that read simply, “Sad day.”
With the London terror attack fresh in my mind, I jump over to CNN, expecting to see the end of the world — but nothing. Then it occurs to me, Of course, BME is under attack again — we’re being shut down for good this time. I go right for Shannon’s page, and that’s where I see it.
Kind of like stepping out of bed and into a bus.
It doesn’t seem real because it can’t be.
Full article here.
It's a beautifully written piece.
I just really, really wish it didn't have to exist.
Shannon also included a note about Keith here.
I really, really want you guys to read Jordan's article, and Keith's websites, because Keith is one of the most amazing people I've ever known. I remember almost every conversation I ever had with him; some would make me laugh hysterically, some would make me question myself (in a good way), some would light a fire under my ass. But my favorite thing about Keith was that he never let anything stop him. He didn't know how to do something? As he was fond of saying, "give him 60 days", and he'd not only learn it, he'd be better than anyone else in that field. He wanted to learn about a particular subject? He'd dive in headfirst and wouldn't emerge till he'd become an expert. And he'd kick your ass while he was at it.
God damn, I miss him.
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