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David Charles Keller

December 6, 1958 ~ April 6, 2013 (age 54) 54 Years Old
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Message from Andrew J Aguirre SFC (Ret)
April 11, 2013 4:53 PM
I was in the 82d Airborne with Dave Keller and worked with him on Shift 1A; he was the same every day; He always spoke of his Children and was a dedicated and professional. Inmates respected him. I was honored to meet his Family Wednesday night.
Message from Cynthia Gibbs
April 10, 2013 10:14 PM
So sorry to had heard about SGT Keller. I had the chance to work with him and he was always the same each day that you saw him. He had a positive outlook on life and took his job seriously. Prayers go out to the  family and all others that knew and thought well of him. May he forever RIP.
Message from Carlos Cortes SFC (RET)
April 10, 2013 2:57 PM
David "recruited" me to "replace" him in the 82nd Airborne Division G7. His professionalism enabled a smooth transition and made life easier for me in the years to come. His no nonsense, but people-person, approach was also part of his legacy. He touched my life and that of others in a very positive way; All The Way! May God keep him close to His heart.
Message from Cecilia Cuevas (Zepeda)
April 10, 2013 12:15 PM
Behalf of my family, we are very sad to hear about the loss of your father.
"Unable are the loved to die. For love is immortality." Emily Dickinson
Message from Jose Perez
April 10, 2013 11:40 AM
I want to express my condolences to the Keller family and friends. As a former paratrooper and fellow biker I was saddened by the news. Old troopers never die we just slip away. RIP Brother!!!
Message from Christopher Gregory
April 10, 2013 11:33 AM
I knew Sgt. Keller mostly from greeting him at the front gate at HCI. He was very dedicated, and was always among the first to show up for duty each day. He was always cheerful and soft spoken. I could not remember if he ever said anything to me of knowing our Lord Jesus Christ, but I sensed that he was a child of God, just in the ways that he spoke and carried himself. After reading brother Willie Beasley's condolence message, I am truly happy to know that he was bought by the blood of Christ !!! It is hard to understand why he has left us so early, but I know that God has a wonderful man with him now. I will pray for David's family, friends, and co-workers. May God bless and be with you all.
Message from kenny peele
April 9, 2013 4:06 PM
My God be with the family.
Message from Jimmy Currin
April 9, 2013 1:43 PM
My deepest sympathy to the family of Sgt David Keller. Sgt Keller and I were fellow PERT members and I was blessed to have been able to spend a lot of riding time and work time traveling to PERT activations with SGT Keller and PIEDMONT REGION PERT. During these times I became to know Sgt Keller as a man who loved his family dearly. He was dependable and reliable as a co-worker and was always available whenever I called for any PERT duties, no matter the time of day. He was loyal, dedicated, trustworthy and a good friend. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. God bless.
Message from Loni Kate English
April 9, 2013 1:30 PM
I pray for wellsprings of solace to manifest in unexpected ways for all of you.  As you move though this profound loss, know that each tear is an act of love and the true beginnings of healing.  I pray that you cling to each other and ask for support when you need it.  I thank a man whom I never met for being such a loving part of my friend Cindy's life.  In love, Loni Kate
Message from Johnalee Redfern
April 9, 2013 12:04 PM
My deepest sympathy is being sent to the Keller family. I did not get the privilege of meeting Cindy's dad but I know just from hearing the way she has talked about him over the years that he was a wonderful man, much like my own father. Cindy, I understand the devastation you are feeling right now and wish I could take it from you but know how lucky you are to have had a man like him to call Daddy. Sending my love and prayers to you and your family.

God bless you
Message from Eric Harkness
April 9, 2013 11:47 AM
So sad for the loss of David. He was the one Keller nephew I didn't have the opportunity to meet. My thoughts go out to his loved ones.
Message from Bobby Marshall
April 9, 2013 10:11 AM
Sgt. Kelller was a man of honor. He always gave his best and I respected him for that. He was always ready to take on a task and to make your day better. I will miss him and the support he always gave to this office.

Bobby Marshall
Asst Supt of Custody.
Message from Peggy Quagliano
April 9, 2013 9:47 AM
I worked with Sgt. Keller at HCI. I will always remember him as a gentleman and dedicated to his career. May his family be surrounded with GODS' Blessings of love, peace and comfort at this time and always. My thoughts and prayers are with them. Psalm 23
Message from Sgt Karen Pennell
April 9, 2013 1:29 AM
Sgt Keller will be greatly missed.I and Sgt Keller started at HCI at the same time he always inspired me.I truly Will miss his smiling face.My thoughts and prayers are with the Keller family.
Message from Sgt. James chappell
April 9, 2013 1:09 AM
I am sorry to hear of the untimely death of Sgt. Keller, he will be greatly missed, i have known him to be a realiable and dedicated man. My family will be praying for your family and I pray that the family find strength in your time of loss.
Message from VALERIE FORREST RHODES
April 8, 2013 11:47 PM
PLEASE KNOW MY LOVE AND PRAYERS, ALONG WITH MY SISTER VICKI AND MY SON CHRIS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. I DEEPLY REGRET THE PASSING OF THE YEARS WE WERE NOT IN TOUCH. FAMILYS SHOULD ALWAYS STAY IN TOUCH. I'M SO SORRY I CAN'T BE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME. SORRY I DID NOT KNOW  DAVIDS WIFE OR CHILDREN.  SENDING LOVE, HUGS AND PRAYERS TO EACH OF YOU.
LOVE, COUSIN VALERIE.
Message from Barbara Beasley ( Officer Willie T. Beasley Wife)
April 8, 2013 10:36 PM
I did not know Seargent Keller personally. My husband worked with him at HCI and always talk about how much he loved him and enjoyed working with him. Also how all the officers were not only co-workers but family. No one is ever expecting to get the tragic news they got on Saturday morning April 6,2013. When you loss one of your co-workers and a dear friend it is like losing a family member. I know he is truly going to missed at work but I know that God will see them thru this trying time. I want the family to know that they will truly be in my heart, thoughts, and most of all my PRAYERS.

Psalm 30:5
5.) For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
Message from Rev. Willie T. Beasley
April 8, 2013 10:09 PM
I have many great memories working with Sargent Keller at Harnett Correctional Institution. He was not only a good friend but a brother in Christ. He was very devoted to God, his country, family, friends, and co-workers. Sargent Keller will be remembered by everyone he crossed paths with in his life and will truly be missed. My deepest condolences and prayers are with his wife, children, grandchilren, and friends!

2 Corinthians 5:8
8.) We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.

"Our loss on earth is heavens gain"
Message from Christina Williams/Farwell
April 8, 2013 9:56 PM
Uncle David...I am sure going to miss you always answering the phone whenever I called up there from Florida. You were such a sweet kind hearted Uncle, Husband, Father, Son, Grandpa and friend to everyone. This is still such a shock to me, I cant get over that you are gone. I know you are up in heaven with my Papa and Nana looking down on us waiting till we meet again. Please watch over my Aunt Lu, you did soo much for her, you were the best husband ever, please keep her strong. Its killing me that I cant be there for her. I wish I understood why you had to be taken this way and hy so early. Questions Ill never know and understand. Till we meet again..I will always remember and love you
Message from SGT ROY MATHENEY
April 8, 2013 9:34 PM
My thoughts and prayer to all Davids family.  I will personally miss him.  We sat side by side at line up for almost 10 years, as officers and sergeants.  He was a friend as well as a coworker.  He always had a positive outlook. Now he will be looking down towards us.
Message from Ramon Gutierrez
April 8, 2013 7:48 PM
Sgt. Keller was a good man with a good heart and a good soul.Even in an environment where it is easy to become cynical and cold hearted, he was always there to give a warm smile or a kind word. No matter how busy he was, he always made time to help in any way he could. Sgt. Keller will be missed.

My thoughts and prayer are with his family and friends.
Message from Deanna and Edwin Bonnell
April 8, 2013 6:01 PM
Our sympathies and prayers are with your family at this time.  Our contacts were brief in the adoption of David's nephew, but strongly remembered for the integrity and role model that he showed in a truly difficult time.
Message from Samantha Arendt
April 8, 2013 4:46 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with this family during a very hard time. My heart is very heavy and Sgt. Keller will be missed very much. He was an inspirational man to me; someone who I looked to for genuine leadership. He was a man who could find the simplest ways to be serious yet completely sarcastic at the same time and it was my favorite thing about being around him. If there was any way he could help someone out he expressed it and I have very fond memories of him offering me tea and cream for the days when I was very tired in the dorm and did not have coffee. I'm saddened to have to say goodbye to a sincerely great man.
Message from Dve Dixon
April 8, 2013 4:15 PM
Sgt. Keller will be missed, I have only served with him a short while on the Prison Emergency Response Team (PERT), but I got along with him right away. He is one of the most easy going people that I have met in a long time, and works tirelessly on PERT. I will miss him! and I wish to express my deepest condolences to his family, I know he will be missed!
Message from Dianna Trogdon
April 8, 2013 3:29 PM
To The Family of Sgt. Keller:  I worked with David for 6 1/2 years at Harnett.  He was a wonderful and kind spirited man.  I pray that God will continue to give you strength in your days and weeks ahead.  The world has lost a wonderful man but God has gained another angel.  Your family will contine to remain in my prayers.  May God bless you.     Dianna Trogdon, Sanford Correctional Center.
Message from Johnathan Jones
April 8, 2013 12:36 PM
Sgt. Keller was a very good man, I am going to miss him I pray for his family and I hope that they can find peace
Message from Kenneth wilson
April 8, 2013 11:48 AM
I just wanna say to the family that i am deeply sorry for your lost and my prayers are with you in this time. I pray that God will lift your hearts and give you peace in these coming days.
Message from Jo Phil & Kelly
April 8, 2013 10:11 AM
Our hearts are broken for all of you....Dave was such a wonderful person... thinking of him all that comes to mind is his kind, gentle ways yet very strong... one of a kind person.....Hope all of you can get through all the pain you are going through, we want to help you in any way that we can...We love all you...Take good care of each other....all our Love Always...Jo, Phil & Kelly xoxo
Message from Shelby Blackmon
April 8, 2013 8:28 AM
Your family is in my prayers.
Message from Chrystal
April 8, 2013 8:13 AM
My deepest sympathy goes out to you Lu, Cindy, Kristie, Tammy, David and all the Grandkids too.  I am still in shock but the thing I do know is David was a wonderful, kind, loving man just to name a few as well as a devoted family man.  All men today should follow his examples in life and this world would be a much better place.  I love you all and will truly miss seeing his smiling face and hearing the bike crank up in the mornings to go to work and I could go back to sleep knowing everything outside was OK.  Such a tragedy but know I am here to help anyway that I can.  I am praying for comfort and healing for all of you!
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