Fallen ( R ) Soldier at APG

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 14:10:57 -0400

All

It is with deep sadness that I tell you that SSG(R) Kelly
Keck, ATEC EEO has passed away on Thursday 13 March 2014. SSG Keck was a
Wounded Warrior; he served as a Medic at Ft Hood Taxes and was wounded after
stepping on a land mine trying to save the life of his fellow Soldiers in Afghanistan.
He lost his right leg at the knee and most of his fingers on his left hand in
the explosion. Even after all of that he still wanted to make a difference in
the Army and help Soldiers so When Kelly left the WTB he came to work for the
Army Test and Evaluation Command here at APG, MD as a DA Civilian. On 13 March
2014 he lost his fight with PTSD. Please
keep SSG (R) Kelly, Keck’s family and his ATEC family in your thoughts and
prayers.

Response by SGT James Elphick made Mar 20 at 2014 2:14 PM

SGT James Elphick — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 14:14:50 -0400

That's rough 1SG, I went through a similar situation almost a year ago now. Somehow for me it is more difficult to deal with something like this than those we lose in combat

Response by SFC William Swartz Jr made Mar 20 at 2014 2:15 PM

SFC William Swartz Jr — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 14:15:00 -0400

May he Rest In Peace now...thoughts and prayers to the family.

Response by SPC Michael Hunt made Mar 20 at 2014 2:22 PM

SPC Michael Hunt — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 14:22:42 -0400

Warm healing winds for friends and family of SSG (R) Kelly Keck.

Response by 1SG Alan Bailey made Mar 20 at 2014 2:30 PM

1SG Alan Bailey — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 14:30:57 -0400

Thoughts and prayers for his family!

Response by SSG V. Michelle Woods made Mar 20 at 2014 7:23 PM

SSG V. Michelle Woods — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 19:23:22 -0400

Thank you for sharing 1SG. Rest in Peace SSG Keck.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2014 8:27 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 20:27:07 -0400

Thoughts and prayers with him and his family. Hopefully now he is in a better place where he can rest easy.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2014 8:42 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 20:42:34 -0400

That is a tragedy and my condolences to his family. 4/1 FA (2003-2005) lost a brother Monday to Alcoholism and PTSD also, he was he had his funeral this morning and was buried in KC MO/ Ft Leavenworth area. SGT Albert Bratton. You never know who might appreciate that call out of the blue. It might be the one that keeps them going.

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Mar 20 at 2014 8:49 PM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 20:49:55 -0400

Terrible news to lose another caring warrior. Rest in peace brother.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2014 7:46 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 07:46:45 -0400

Thank you all for your support and I will show his Family this page.

Response by SSG James Seets made Mar 21 at 2014 9:40 AM

SSG James Seets — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 09:40:54 -0400

"Peace to each manly soul that sleepeth;
Rest to each faithful eye that
weepeth"

Rest now brave warrior, you are free and forever safe and in our hearts!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2014 11:30 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 11:30:14 -0400

I am so sorry to read this. Be thou at peace, SSG Keck.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2014 12:47 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 12:47:59 -0400

Truly sad news. I work at APG, but I really don't know many people outside my little group at CERDEC HQ. My prayers for SSG (R) Keck and his family.

Response by CSM Chris McKeown made Mar 21 at 2014 3:50 PM

CSM Chris McKeown — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 15:50:09 -0400

Rest in Peace SSG Kelly Keck, Valhalla has gained a true warrior within it's hall where the brave may live forever.

Response by SPC Charles Brown made Mar 21 at 2014 5:29 PM

SPC Charles Brown — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 17:29:38 -0400

RIP doc, you have earned it. My condolences to your family, friends, and coworkers. Thank you for your service.

Response by GySgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 22 at 2014 3:02 AM

GySgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 22 Mar 2014 03:02:00 -0400

Too many of these losses are happening, hits hard.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 22 at 2014 10:44 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:44:30 -0400

So Doc's Remembrance Ceremony is Monday At Bldg 2202 on APG.

Response by SSG Trevor S. made Apr 7 at 2015 12:08 AM

SSG Trevor S. — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 00:08:56 -0400

I'm very sorry to hear this.