In my 20 years of membership, I can't think of anyone who has been a more enthusiastic and effective supporter of the club's mission "to increase the enjoyment of Porsche ownership by exchanging technical information and participating in such automotive and social events as may be agreeable to the members" than Keith. His open, friendly, witty, and naturally gregarious character engages everyone he meets and makes them feel welcome and involved in a way that is so genuine it cannot be ignored, even by a borderline anti-social curmudgeon like myself. No matter what type of club event you may attend, Keith is always there to help out in any way necessary, offering his organizational skills, knowledge, and constant, infectious
joie de vivre to the proceedings.
There are many folks who contribute much to the club in quiet ways, behind the scenes, whom I respect and admire greatly, but Keith is special in the way that he is willing to put himself out front, be a ringmaster to encourage fun and enjoyment at every event, to put people at ease by exercising his prodigious sense of humor and empathy, relaxing the tension and inhibitions that are always inherent when many near-strangers convene for a common activity. This is a special and rare skill of true leadership that I appreciate precisely because I find it so difficult to emulate myself, I suppose. The news of his absence on Sunday put a hole in my heart.
I am so thankful that he had Martha there to help him get quick and effective treatment, and can only imagine the gut-wrenching anguish this emergency must have caused her as well. I am wishing for the best for both of them, and pray for Keith's rapid and complete recovery from this life-threatening illness. I hope he can be back soon to take his usual place as head cheerleader and chief fun-hog at our events.
TT