Keith Raye Blackey

Keith was a guest speaker at the International Symposium for Scouting held by the Golden Gate Area Council December 11th of 2022. He spoke of his experiences in helping establish Scouting in Iraq and Afghanistan for the youth and helping to train the adults such that they would run and carry the program forward.

Scouting was done at great personal risk for himself and by the participants. I understood that when the situations escalated, that he had to evacuate, and worked to get some of the at risk Scouting families out of harms way. He spoke of his commitment in continuing to hold video/phone meetings to support the Scouts left behind. His story and the legacy he left are amazing.

I was, and am so saddened to hear of his passing. He was truly an inspiration. My heartfelt condolences to his family and to all whose lives he touched. He was a hero in my books.

To Debbie and dale and all family I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Ur brother kieth may God bless all your family at this time st Michael take him to the throne of god so they may all meet again and to u all meet again Vincent jones