I am totally devastated at this loss!
I would go and visit Keith in his home as often as I physically could, because he lived less than 30 seconds away from my house!
We would sit for hours, sometimes untill the early hours of the morning, just chatting, watching TV and having a good old laugh! Discussing how my team (Coventry) were doing in the league, and constantly chatting/reminiscing about Alty FC and the great times we have spent there.
I will never forget how kind he has been to me since I met him for the first time when I first came to Moss Lane, and I have never been able to thank him enough for the things he has done for me over that time. He has been a pure inspiration in my life and a very true friend...It just won't be the same having him around anymore to give me my usual sausage butty and a brew when I came to matches straight from College.
One of my favourite memories would be when Keith had his first stewarding experience with me at Stockport County fc, (although he didn't plan to) And I will never forget them offering to pay him, and he refused the money because he wanted to do it purely to help them out, something which he has done for others for a very long time! a definite sign that he had heart of Gold!
He has been like my Mentor, constantly giving me life advice, and he was one of the first people I told about my vocation to the priesthood, which he has always supported me with, and he was always the pillar that I could lean on when I had any problems I needed to talk about.
R.I.P Keith, I am constantly praying for you, but I know you're in heaven, there's no other place you could possibly be! Thank you for all the memories, you will constantly remain a true friend, and I will never forget you for as long as I live!!
Missing you like mad!
TJ <3