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Memory of Keith Alan Gray 1972
I'm raising money for Help for Heroes because it was a charity close to Keith's heart.
In memory of: Keith Gray
£1,277.00 raised
51 donations
My Target:
£1,277.00 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/keithgray1972
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My story
Hi.
I'm raising money for Help the Hero's charity in memory of Keith Alan Gray 4.3.72. Keith suddenly passed away aged 40 on 28th July 2012 and I want this page to be a celebration of his life.
I was married to Keith for many years and together we have a beautiful 11 year old daughter called Alex who adored her Dad and will miss him greatly. Anyone who knew Keith knew that he was a good man and meant no harm to anyone. Its hard to put in words the loss that we are feeling and its been especially hard to tell his daughter that her Dad has gone to heaven so I want this page to be in his memory.
Some of you will have known Keith during his police career and will have known how dedicated he was to the job. You would also have probably known him to be clumsy and if anything funny was ever going to happen it would happen to him. We called him our very own Mr. Bean as he could trip up just going upstairs!
During his time in the police Keith did many things to be remembered from when he chased a robber 3 miles with £300 worth of coins in his pocket and never stopped (he got a commendation for this) boy could he run...we gave him the nickname Forest Gum!
Towards the end of his career Keith did a very heroic thing whereby he tried to stop a person under the influenance of drugs plough down the Annerley Christmas Parade of Children and adults. Keith got mowed down in the process and the impact broke his back. Unfortunately this was really the beginning of life changing events 4 years ago. Keith was medically retired from the police force and found it very hard to come to terms with losing the job he had dreamed of doing since a child.
Keith has struggled with the changes over the last 4 years but always remained very focused on his duty as a Dad. There was nothing more rewarding than watching his daughter horse ride, singing and dancing, taking her swimming or bowling. We shared many family holidays and treasured funny moments that we won't ever forget.
Keith was very passionate about Help the Hero's as he felt that anyone who served in time of war, knowing that they may risk all is a hero. They are ordinary people doing extraordinary things and some of them are living with the consequences of their service for life.
Rather than flowers at his cremation on Wednesday 8th August we are asking for you to dig deep into your pockets and donate to a very worthy cause in memory of Keith. Please pass this page onto EVERYONE who knew Keith and even if they didn't donate for my daughter's hero her dad Keith.
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My gallery 7
My updates 4
Alex started Secondary School this week which has been tough for her as we had planned for both of us to take her. Keith would have been so proud of her she looked so smart! She wanted to know what to tell people when they ask about her Dad. I replied "Tell them he is a hero!"
Its been 7 weeks since Keith passed away and I want to thank everyone who has supported us through this very difficult time. The amount of money donated is way beyond our expectations and its been great for Alex to see how well thought of her Dad was. Thank you again! x
Thank you to everyone who came on Wednesday 8th to celebrate Keith's life. It was probably the hardest day of my life so thank you all for your kind words, funny stories and support. It really helps us in such a dark time. x
Our daughter read this poem at the service: God looked around his garden and found an empty space, he looked down upon the earth and saw my daddy's face. He put his arms around him and lifted him to rest, gods garden must be beautiful as he only takes the best. I love you daddy
My charity
Help for Heroes
Charity Registration No. 1120920
Help for Heroes supports our wounded. Help for Heroes provides practical direct support to those servicemen and women wounded in the line of duty in the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Donations 51
Sleep well Keith, I miss you, Love Susan xx
Donation by susan monaghan on 04/10/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
rest in peace. Ian and Ron Gosling x
Donation by julia gray on 21/09/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
A Lovely man with a big heart. Elizabeth, Michelle, Shaun & Oliver
Donation by Michelle Powell on 09/09/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Donation by Steve O'Connor on 05/09/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
We have just found out about Keith and are saddened by the news. A true hero Keith, RIP old friend & colleague, Trevor & Jenny
Donation by Trevor Unwin on 05/09/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Jusytheard about Keith, was at Hendon with him in 97 & enjoyed working with him on the MR proactive unit. Sleep well fluffy.
Donation by Jamie Milligan on 04/09/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Keith and i were on the same response team at MS. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time. RIP Keith.
Donation by Chris on 26/08/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
may you R.I.P keith xxx
Donation by the hawkins family xxxx on 25/08/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Dear Julia & Family R.I.P. Keith Thinking of you all at this very sad time, our wishes & thoughts are with you all love Caroline & family xxx
Donation by Caroline Sansom on 22/08/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
RIP - blue skies
Donation by SC&O on 19/08/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
In memory of a fallen hero.
Donation by Ex-Met PC on 18/08/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
RIP, history will always remember you as a hero xx (Met Pol)
Donation by Iain Reid on 18/08/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Words cannot describe the pain your family are going through, their only comfort is that you did the right thing. RIP brother.
Donation by PC zero zero on 18/08/12
£15.00
+ £3.75 Gift Aid
A Strathclyder
Donation by Anonymous on 18/08/12
£15.00
+ £3.75 Gift Aid
From your friends at RBS x
Donation by RBS on 17/08/12
£317.00
+ £79.25 Gift Aid
Step forward now, policeman. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets
Donation by TF on 17/08/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
From a colleague that would have done the same.
Donation by KT on 17/08/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Condolences from America, and from the Gadget lurkers. RIP.
Donation by Anonymous on 17/08/12
RIP Blue brother
Donation by Mike Whybrow on 17/08/12
From a Strathclyde cop
Donation by Anonymous on 17/08/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 17/08/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
I'm proud to serve in the company of men like Keith. Condolences and respect to you and your family.
Donation by XB officer on 17/08/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
You should be very proud of Keith.
Donation by PC Plod on 17/08/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
My condolences.
Donation by Ted Wooller on 17/08/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Our thoughts are with you, what a moving and inspiring story. Peace be with you.
Donation by Anonymous on 17/08/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£1,277.00
- Offline donations£0.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£1,277.00
- Gift Aid£309.25
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