Keith A. LeClair

I am addressing my men's group at church on Sunday and I am reading Coaching Third as I often do for inspiration. Ironically the devotion I am reading is dated today's date - 13 years ago. God is awesome. Thanks #23. Go Pirates.

A man's legacy lives on in the thoughts and actions of those whose lives he touched and influenced. Nobody who met Keith LeClair came away from the encounter unmoved. He breathes new life each time a memory of him compels an act of passion or compassion Though eventually bowed by a foe that was both cruel and relentless his message to us was one of hope, not despair the

One of my first little league memories is of lefthanded Keith hitting a pop fly down the right field line and plopping it into the short weeds and ivy at the Walpole little league field for a ground rule home run. As high school teammates, Keith became a great inspiration to me. His examples of expectation setting and determination to carry out intentions are truly unique and will forever affect my path.

Thanks for the memories and getting East Carolina on the road to Omaha. I know you were with us against South Carolina in 2009. Thanks Coach.

Baseball has been a positive influence in the life of my entire family for generations. Keith LeClair emboddied all that was good about about a man. I am thankful he shared himself with young men eager to learn from him - players and spectators alike. He will always be remembered!

You will always be remembered and your legend carried on!!

To the LeClair Family- We were so sad to hear the news about Keith- and he has been in our prayers. We have great memories of him from our high school years and growing up with him in Walpole.
"And now life calls us to a quest; to live, to love, to work, to play, to sacrfice, to pray. God calls and He shall have our best"- Ray Fenner

Dear Lynn and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. As I look into the starry sky tonight, there is one new star shining ever so bright. That must be Keith, grateful for his time here on Earth, but even more thankful to be in Heaven watching over all his family and friends. He always will be one shining star. God Bless you and our short time together in Cullowhee. Thad and Barbara

Dear Kevin and Family,
Our prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Having grown up in Walpole I had the pleasure of knowing the Leclair family. A very strong family who always made you happy you had run into them somewhere along the day. Keith will be sadly missed. From reading the memories in this guest book he has touched the lives of many young people who will carry on his great personality. May God walk with you all till you meet again.