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Old 11th Jul 2006, 18:17
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Flt Lt Steve Keen

Just heard on the local news that Flt Lt Steve Keen has been murdered, stabbed apparrently.
Dont know the details but commiserations to his family, he was an honest man who lived for the Service.
RIP!
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Old 11th Jul 2006, 18:30
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Likewise, have just heard the shocking news on the TV. Flew with Steve many times over the years including Somalia back in 1993. What a really nice guy, professional operator and a true gent. Deepest sympathies to his family.
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Old 11th Jul 2006, 18:48
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Particularly horrible.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/devon/5167780.stm
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Old 11th Jul 2006, 18:52
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Shocking.

I worked with him for many year at Lyneham a while back. A very pleasant, professional and likeable chap.

R.I.P.

Codolences to all his family, friends and colleagues at this tragic turn of events.
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Old 11th Jul 2006, 18:57
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What a waste, Steve was a top man, an honest gentleman and a gem to work with. My condolences to his family.
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Old 11th Jul 2006, 19:02
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Dreadful news. I flew with him many times and he was a thoroughly good bloke, my sympathies are with his family.
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Old 11th Jul 2006, 21:59
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Just seen this. What a waste. My condolences to the family.

A nicer man you would be hard to find, his support on the squadron was brilliant.

RIP Steve...
 
Old 11th Jul 2006, 22:27
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Dreadful News

Steve and I were crewed up together for 4 months at Port Stanley Airfield in '84. I shall never forget the way he looked after me and the 3 other guys throughout a very hard time. His cheerful, can-do attitude set an example for all of us to follow. He would diligently sit for many hours in the back of our Herc tanker over the S Atlantic watching the 4 boiler gauges in the internal tanks go down, ensuring that I was immediately info'd of anything unusual. On the ground, in PSA and Ascension, his propensity to acquire creature comforts for the crew was something to behold. We'd be sitting in a portacabin on QRA feeling a bit peckish and Steve would open his bag and produce, in his words, "A fresh tin of strawberries", procurred from an army pantry on the promise of a flight in Albert (which was always honoured). What a guy! He was the most professional ALM I ever flew with and I am completely horrified and saddened by this awful news. My thoughts are with his family. If anyone knows when/where the funeral will be held, I would be most grateful to be info'd of the details.
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Old 11th Jul 2006, 22:29
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RIP,memories dim ,but you won't be forgotten.
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Old 11th Jul 2006, 22:39
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Loaded many aircraft for Steve when I was in as a Mover. A true proffessional and a genuinely nice bloke.

What a tragic waste.

RIP
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Old 11th Jul 2006, 23:32
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I knew Steve
Why? Why? Why?
To all his family and friends, please accept my sincere condolences.
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Old 12th Jul 2006, 01:54
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What a senseless and horrific act!

Steve was the most highly respected of ALMs who was always ready to help and advise; he will be sorely missed.

My most heartfelt condolenences to his family. Words are not enough!

God Bless

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Old 12th Jul 2006, 02:19
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Aweful thing!
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Old 12th Jul 2006, 04:05
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Steve, God bless mate. I will raise a glass tonight.
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Old 12th Jul 2006, 06:32
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Total disbelief on hearing the news.Thoughts and condolences to the family.A really nice guy.

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Old 12th Jul 2006, 07:53
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It's Not Right!

What a great shame. Overtorque and I only saw Steve a few weeks back when he visited the station. He was talking about retirement - locksmithing, wasn't it?

We both flew many trips with him and really enjoyed his company. There was always a smile.

Our thoughts are with his family.

Keith and Inga
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Old 12th Jul 2006, 08:12
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I worked regularly with Steve in Lyneham Ops 97 - 99. A good operator and a complete gent.
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Old 12th Jul 2006, 08:40
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RIP Steve. Sometimes the world just sucks. I hope his family are OK and getting help to cope - condolences to you; it must be a horrible, horrible time.
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Old 12th Jul 2006, 12:36
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Shocking news - absolutely shocking. I've happy memories of working with Steve, both in the air and on the ground. He was one of the good guys.

My heartfelt condolences go out to those affected. What a tragic event.
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Old 12th Jul 2006, 14:47
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Condolences to the family and friends. Particularly tragic as it happened a few hundred yards from my house.
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