Mr. Keddie was my teacher when I was at William Byrne, and I was blessed to have him for both 5th and 6th grade homeroom. I have such fond memories of Mr. Keddie, as both a great teacher but also a relatable and wonderful role model. I remember his birthday was one day before mine, and I truly think of him every year around that time! Now when I think of him that day, I will transfer my thoughts to fervent prayers for your family. I will pray that Mr. Keddie's prayer is answered -- that you would be brought into a deep abiding faith in God's goodness even amidst such mysterious tragedy as this. May God's peace that surpasses all understanding clothe each of you!
-Ashley Cermak
I worked with Doug at Red Oak and he was a wonderful teacher of teachers in the tech realm too. I don't know many people as kind and patient as Doug. What a gift to the world he was! Praying for his family!
We are so sorry for your lost. The Rice kids have been praying for your family. They loved Mr. Keddie! 🙏🏻 ❤️ God is right there with you and your family. God is walking with you in this time of grief. Doug is in a better place with His Heavenly Father
We all look forward to being there as the body of Christ. So glad we can support you all, whether in person or online. Thanks for including us. It means a lot.
Mary Ann, thank you for sharing this with us. Heaven has a treasured son Home now. Doug has touched so many of us. We are still praying for you guys everyday❤️
by Unknown
I see the countless Christmas trees
around the world below
With tiny lights, like Heaven's stars,
reflecting on the snow
The sight is so spectacular,
please wipe away the tear
For I am spending Christmas with
Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs
that people hold so dear
But the sounds of music can't compare
with the Christmas choir up here.
I have no words to tell you,
the joy their voices bring,
For it is beyond description,
to hear the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me,
I see the pain inside your heart.
But I am not so far away,
We really aren't apart.
So be happy for me, dear ones,
You know I hold you dear.
And be glad I'm spending Christmas
with Jesus Christ this year.
I sent you each a special gift,
from my heavenly home above.
I sent you each a memory
of my undying love.
After all, love is a gift more precious
than pure gold.
It was always most important
in the stories Jesus told.
Please love and keep each other,
as my Father said to do.
For I can't count the blessing or love
He has for each of you.
So have a Merry Christmas and
wipe away that tear.
Remember, I am spending Christmas with
Jesus Christ this year.