

Keith Lyell Bagdon
From Suzanne and Mark
To all those who knew and loved Keith, please use these pages to post some photos and connect with Keith’s friends as we grieve this heartbreaking loss and comfort ourselves with his memories.
Keith was so smart, funny, stubborn, loving, and, at times, a complete mystery. We loved him so much and are crushed that he is no longer with us all. Keith, we will think of you every day - forever.
He will always live in our hearts and memories.
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November 20, 2024
My heartfelt condolences to the Bagdon family. Keith was an amazing, funny, compassionate person, and will truly be missed. While our interactions together were few, he never failed to make me laugh, and always made everyone feel welcome. We were 15 when Keith and I would sit together with our friends at the lunch table, telling jokes and making each other laugh. His memory will live within us, forever. May he rest in peace.
November 20, 2024
Keith and I shared many memories throughout our high school years and into college. I met Keith freshman year of high school in honors English, and he was always making me laugh from our very first interaction. In fact, that was Keith’s thing—he was a goofball, a class clown, but in the best way. He brightened everyone’s day with his goofy nature and contagious smile. He was also incredibly intelligent and never hesitated to help me understand concepts in school, whether it was a reading passage, our calculus homework, or seemingly impossible physics problems.
My friendship with Keith really solidified during our senior year. We would often hang out at Taco Bell or Jericho Ice Cream. Keith was always up for any adventure.
Even though we were busy away at college, we always reconnected during breaks. Keith visited me at Ithaca College once while he was also visiting another friend at Cornell, and I had the most fun introducing him to my college friends. I remember being super excited when my tennis team played RIT because Keith came to watch the match.
He was a very supportive friend, someone I could discuss deep topics with without fear of judgment. I will miss our conversations the most. Keith was such a valuable friend, and I will always cherish the memories we shared. He will live on in my heart, as I’m sure he does in the hearts of many others he touched.
My friendship with Keith really solidified during our senior year. We would often hang out at Taco Bell or Jericho Ice Cream. Keith was always up for any adventure.
Even though we were busy away at college, we always reconnected during breaks. Keith visited me at Ithaca College once while he was also visiting another friend at Cornell, and I had the most fun introducing him to my college friends. I remember being super excited when my tennis team played RIT because Keith came to watch the match.
He was a very supportive friend, someone I could discuss deep topics with without fear of judgment. I will miss our conversations the most. Keith was such a valuable friend, and I will always cherish the memories we shared. He will live on in my heart, as I’m sure he does in the hearts of many others he touched.
November 20, 2024
I transferred to Bethlehem sophomore year of high school, and Keith was one of the first people who welcomed me. I was so nervous walking into my first class on my first day of school, but I was lucky because Keith was in that class. He introduced himself and we have been friends ever since.
We happened to have a free period together sophomore through senior year so I got to know him as the hilarious, kind, giving, intelligent person he was. Thanks to Keith, I had a really great high school experience that I’ll treasure forever. He also happens to be the reason I passed physics, because he spent his own free time teaching me the material and helping me study. It’s not a surprise at all that he went off to become an engineer.
Keith has helped me through the ups and downs of life including breakups and homesickness. He even drove all the way to Clemson to visit me and when we couldn’t get into a football game, we just went to five guys and had an even better time. Keith made everywhere fun.
Keith’s spirit lives on in all the people he graced with his kindness. He made the world a better place and hopefully we will meet again someday. Rest in peace, my caring friend
We happened to have a free period together sophomore through senior year so I got to know him as the hilarious, kind, giving, intelligent person he was. Thanks to Keith, I had a really great high school experience that I’ll treasure forever. He also happens to be the reason I passed physics, because he spent his own free time teaching me the material and helping me study. It’s not a surprise at all that he went off to become an engineer.
Keith has helped me through the ups and downs of life including breakups and homesickness. He even drove all the way to Clemson to visit me and when we couldn’t get into a football game, we just went to five guys and had an even better time. Keith made everywhere fun.
Keith’s spirit lives on in all the people he graced with his kindness. He made the world a better place and hopefully we will meet again someday. Rest in peace, my caring friend
November 20, 2024
I remember meeting Keith during my freshman year of high school in Honors Biology. There were a lot of “characters” in that class, but Keith stood out from the rest because he was funny, witty, opinionated, and very intelligent. Our teacher, Mr. O’Rielly, had some difficulty keeping the class on course, and Keith’s humor greatly benefited from this. He was the highlight of that class and made high school more enjoyable for me and many others.
During the pandemic (freshman/sophomore years of college), my friends, Keith included, decided to start a Minecraft world with people from high school to pass the time and catch up with each other. It ended up being a blast and lasting way longer than anyone expected, and a lot of that was due to Keith’s shenanigans, ideas, and conversations. We built a massive city, among other things, and that world and his creations are still there for us to appreciate.
I offer my deepest condolences to Keith’s family and friends. I am beyond grateful to have met him, and I, along with many others, will miss him.
Thank you for the fond memories, Keith.
During the pandemic (freshman/sophomore years of college), my friends, Keith included, decided to start a Minecraft world with people from high school to pass the time and catch up with each other. It ended up being a blast and lasting way longer than anyone expected, and a lot of that was due to Keith’s shenanigans, ideas, and conversations. We built a massive city, among other things, and that world and his creations are still there for us to appreciate.
I offer my deepest condolences to Keith’s family and friends. I am beyond grateful to have met him, and I, along with many others, will miss him.
Thank you for the fond memories, Keith.
November 20, 2024
My sincerest condolences to Keith’s family and friends.
I first met Keith when we were around 8 or 9 years old after being placed on the same little league baseball team. In the coming years I’d always be happily surprised when we’d be put on the same team time and time again. While Keith and I certainly had a good time actually playing baseball, we had much more fun joking around in the dugout. Keith had a contagious smile and is a key aspect to some of my fondest childhood memories. I looked forward every year to the season beginning because of the great times we had.
Keith and I unfortunately weren’t close in high school or into our college years, but we were always on friendly terms. When we did hang out occasionally through mutual friends, I was always quickly reminded of the wonderful guy Keith was.
Keith will always be remembered by many as a good friend and a kind person.
May he rest in peace.
I first met Keith when we were around 8 or 9 years old after being placed on the same little league baseball team. In the coming years I’d always be happily surprised when we’d be put on the same team time and time again. While Keith and I certainly had a good time actually playing baseball, we had much more fun joking around in the dugout. Keith had a contagious smile and is a key aspect to some of my fondest childhood memories. I looked forward every year to the season beginning because of the great times we had.
Keith and I unfortunately weren’t close in high school or into our college years, but we were always on friendly terms. When we did hang out occasionally through mutual friends, I was always quickly reminded of the wonderful guy Keith was.
Keith will always be remembered by many as a good friend and a kind person.
May he rest in peace.
November 20, 2024
My condolences to the entirety of the Bagdon family. Keith was such a smart, funny, and outstanding person who helped me to feel welcomed during a very rough period of my life in high school. I had recently been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and was having a very hard time coping. I began to self-isolate, distance myself from the people I once called my closest friends, and all and all, struggled to get out of bed each morning. I never opened up about this with anything or my diagnosis, but that didn't matter. Keith just saw someone who was alone and made sure I wasn't.
In the classes that I shared with Keith (English, Gym, and Science), he changed my perspective completely. He would always go out of his way to talk to me and to make me crack up, and he would always include me in his groups for group assignments when I would end up with nobody to work with. He made me feel included and appreciated every day, and above all else, he made me feel like someone who was seen when all I wanted to do was hide away. Thank you, Keith, for never letting me be an outcast and for being a friend to me when I had severed all of my bonds. Rest in Peace.
In the classes that I shared with Keith (English, Gym, and Science), he changed my perspective completely. He would always go out of his way to talk to me and to make me crack up, and he would always include me in his groups for group assignments when I would end up with nobody to work with. He made me feel included and appreciated every day, and above all else, he made me feel like someone who was seen when all I wanted to do was hide away. Thank you, Keith, for never letting me be an outcast and for being a friend to me when I had severed all of my bonds. Rest in Peace.
November 20, 2024
My condolences go out to the Bagdon Family. Keith was an inquisitive and joyful soul. I first met Keith in highschool, where we shared a few classes together. He was great at making you laugh while also being one of the smartest guys in the room.
After highschool we kept in touch, occasionally inviting him over to my house to chill with some mutual friends. But some of my fondest memories of Keith were during the Pandemic.
We had started up a Minecraft server with some people we knew from school. It began as some silly way for us to have fun during a very isolating time but it quickly became more than that. We had managed to grow our numbers into almost a dozen people all playing on the same world together and developed our own little virtual society. Keith was always the one who would come up with fun ideas of things we could do together. I’ll forever appreciate the time and effort he put into making that world with us.
He even went so far as to build a monument of when we all beat the final boss together. That monument is now dedicated to Keith.
Rest in peace Keith, thank you for the good times
-Eddie
After highschool we kept in touch, occasionally inviting him over to my house to chill with some mutual friends. But some of my fondest memories of Keith were during the Pandemic.
We had started up a Minecraft server with some people we knew from school. It began as some silly way for us to have fun during a very isolating time but it quickly became more than that. We had managed to grow our numbers into almost a dozen people all playing on the same world together and developed our own little virtual society. Keith was always the one who would come up with fun ideas of things we could do together. I’ll forever appreciate the time and effort he put into making that world with us.
He even went so far as to build a monument of when we all beat the final boss together. That monument is now dedicated to Keith.
Rest in peace Keith, thank you for the good times
-Eddie
November 14, 2024
Mark and Suzanne,
I had the privilege to work with Keith for about 9 months when he was an intern in our group at L3H. I was impressed with his eagerness and honesty. He was innovative and came up with a unique solution to effectively and efficiently parse data that drove the application we were developing. I enjoyed our chats about software, MMA and RIT.
I offer my heartfelt condolences to you and your family as you grieve. May God provide you comfort. Keith will be missed.
Sincerely,
Tim Snell
I had the privilege to work with Keith for about 9 months when he was an intern in our group at L3H. I was impressed with his eagerness and honesty. He was innovative and came up with a unique solution to effectively and efficiently parse data that drove the application we were developing. I enjoyed our chats about software, MMA and RIT.
I offer my heartfelt condolences to you and your family as you grieve. May God provide you comfort. Keith will be missed.
Sincerely,
Tim Snell
November 13, 2024
To the family of Keith Bagdon,
I started working with Keith as of June 17th 2024. He was a character from the moment I met him, always speaking exactly what was on his mind. Fully confident in his capabilities - insisting I give him the toughest problems and he would find a way to address them. Unfortunately, I did not get much time to get to know him personally before he passed away - other than he loved Jiujitsu training and playing video games with friends. I remember coming into work in August and being completely shocked when we received the news about Keith's' passing. I am so sorry for the heartbreak that you are living and am praying for you all. On a personal note, my 18 year old son passed away this year as well shortly after Keith's passing, on September 12th from a fatal motorcycle accident. So I know all too well what you are going through. Praying that you lean into your faith and on Jesus during this darkest valley - God bless you and keep you. Reach out any time if you need an ear to talk (my email is included in this post).
Sincerely,
Sandra Whitman
I started working with Keith as of June 17th 2024. He was a character from the moment I met him, always speaking exactly what was on his mind. Fully confident in his capabilities - insisting I give him the toughest problems and he would find a way to address them. Unfortunately, I did not get much time to get to know him personally before he passed away - other than he loved Jiujitsu training and playing video games with friends. I remember coming into work in August and being completely shocked when we received the news about Keith's' passing. I am so sorry for the heartbreak that you are living and am praying for you all. On a personal note, my 18 year old son passed away this year as well shortly after Keith's passing, on September 12th from a fatal motorcycle accident. So I know all too well what you are going through. Praying that you lean into your faith and on Jesus during this darkest valley - God bless you and keep you. Reach out any time if you need an ear to talk (my email is included in this post).
Sincerely,
Sandra Whitman
November 11, 2024
Dear Keith's family and friends,
I worked with Keith very briefly as he was finishing up his co-op at L3Harris this summer. I had started a full-time role just a few months before, and I didn't know a lot of people at the office. Keith introduced himself to me. We talked a few times and ate lunch together once.
Keith told me about growing up in Albany and studying at RIT. He said he and his roommate sometimes talked about moving somewhere across the country. He told me that he was passionate about training BJJ and told me I was welcome to join a beginner's class at the gym. He told me that instead of being quiet, he was trying something new where he said whatever was on his mind, even if it sounded kind of weird. I think maybe he did end up sounding a little weird, but I definitely appreciated that he was up front, honest, and personal. He seemed 'real'. He also had a really good sense of humor.
Keith struck me as someone who was figuring things out after college. I felt like I could relate because I had a hard time figuring out where I was going after college, too. I think he thought the office was kind of boring (for good reason!). He told me he was transferring to a team at the other Rochester office after he finished up in June. I didn't expect that I'd see him or keep in touch after he transferred, but I am glad I got to know him a little. I find myself thinking of him pretty frequently, and I feel really bad about his death. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends.
I worked with Keith very briefly as he was finishing up his co-op at L3Harris this summer. I had started a full-time role just a few months before, and I didn't know a lot of people at the office. Keith introduced himself to me. We talked a few times and ate lunch together once.
Keith told me about growing up in Albany and studying at RIT. He said he and his roommate sometimes talked about moving somewhere across the country. He told me that he was passionate about training BJJ and told me I was welcome to join a beginner's class at the gym. He told me that instead of being quiet, he was trying something new where he said whatever was on his mind, even if it sounded kind of weird. I think maybe he did end up sounding a little weird, but I definitely appreciated that he was up front, honest, and personal. He seemed 'real'. He also had a really good sense of humor.
Keith struck me as someone who was figuring things out after college. I felt like I could relate because I had a hard time figuring out where I was going after college, too. I think he thought the office was kind of boring (for good reason!). He told me he was transferring to a team at the other Rochester office after he finished up in June. I didn't expect that I'd see him or keep in touch after he transferred, but I am glad I got to know him a little. I find myself thinking of him pretty frequently, and I feel really bad about his death. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends.
October 18, 2024
I met Keith when we were just 15 years old, in an honors English classroom. I was nervous in this classroom because I did not know anyone and felt very uncomfortable. And randomly one day, we got assigned seats and from that point on I gained a new friend that day. Keith was such a kind person with a wicked sense of humor.
He was quite quiet upon first meeting him and for some reason, his quiet personality gave me strength to be more outgoing with him. However, he quickly warmed up to me and soon we were both getting in trouble in class for talking too loud and getting easily distracted. Most of the time, we were simply bickering or discussing whatever drama we had heard that day. Nevertheless, I found a new friend in that class who stayed with me throughout high school.
Throughout the rest of high school, he always sat next to me in class and ate with me at every lunch. He was always there to make sure I was okay and also to make sure I understood the material. There was not a day where he did not make me laugh or was a supportive friend. We spent every lunch enjoying each other's company, and I always saved him a seat because I knew he was always coming.
I still remember all the special things that made Keith who he was. He would sit next to me eating peanuts with chopsticks, and always told me about how great he was at gaming.
He was a smart kid, I always wished I had a brain like his, he was just so intelligent. He was just fun to hang out with, he always had a sense of humor that only some were fortunate to understand.
He was a great part of my high school career and was a true friend of mine. I will miss you, Keith, and rest easy Buddy.
He was quite quiet upon first meeting him and for some reason, his quiet personality gave me strength to be more outgoing with him. However, he quickly warmed up to me and soon we were both getting in trouble in class for talking too loud and getting easily distracted. Most of the time, we were simply bickering or discussing whatever drama we had heard that day. Nevertheless, I found a new friend in that class who stayed with me throughout high school.
Throughout the rest of high school, he always sat next to me in class and ate with me at every lunch. He was always there to make sure I was okay and also to make sure I understood the material. There was not a day where he did not make me laugh or was a supportive friend. We spent every lunch enjoying each other's company, and I always saved him a seat because I knew he was always coming.
I still remember all the special things that made Keith who he was. He would sit next to me eating peanuts with chopsticks, and always told me about how great he was at gaming.
He was a smart kid, I always wished I had a brain like his, he was just so intelligent. He was just fun to hang out with, he always had a sense of humor that only some were fortunate to understand.
He was a great part of my high school career and was a true friend of mine. I will miss you, Keith, and rest easy Buddy.
September 18, 2024
Keith was a solid, young man. He trained BJJ at Synthesis BJJ with. He was a very respectful and quiet teammate. He showed up, put work in, and earned his results.
Keith also was the webmaster for the Synthesis BJJ webpage. He redesigned our catalog system for technique videos on our webpage. It made it much more user friendly and he designed it to look and work exactly like we wanted.
He will be missed in so many ways, by so many peoole. His little smile/smirk will be missed. His conversations will be missed. He will be missed as a training partner and friend.
I hope he has finally found peace. If any of Keith's family or friends want to visit Synthesis and see where he spent a lot of his free time you are welcome any time.
Keith was so young and had so much yet to accomplish. My thoughts and prayers are with Keith, his family, and his friends. RIP buddy.
Keith also was the webmaster for the Synthesis BJJ webpage. He redesigned our catalog system for technique videos on our webpage. It made it much more user friendly and he designed it to look and work exactly like we wanted.
He will be missed in so many ways, by so many peoole. His little smile/smirk will be missed. His conversations will be missed. He will be missed as a training partner and friend.
I hope he has finally found peace. If any of Keith's family or friends want to visit Synthesis and see where he spent a lot of his free time you are welcome any time.
Keith was so young and had so much yet to accomplish. My thoughts and prayers are with Keith, his family, and his friends. RIP buddy.
September 17, 2024
Keith was always quiet and respectful during Jiu Jitsu class. I can remember one of his first weeks at class and how little he knew as a complete beginner, but then being completely impressed by his commitment to showing up and how good he was becoming as he continued to embrace the sport. He always rolled tough and with thoughtfulness. I could tell he was progressing towards something more within jiu jitsu and moreso life itself.
His quietness, and some would say "quiet awkwardness" within class was something I noticed and connected with when we would talk after rolls. Complementing him on what he was doing right would always bring a sly smile to his face and I always liked passing a joke by him as I found we had similar senses of humor.
Keith was a great contribution to the jiu jitsu community he practiced with, and I could tell that deeper down he was much more than a jiu jitsu practitioner.
Rest easy, brother Keith.
His quietness, and some would say "quiet awkwardness" within class was something I noticed and connected with when we would talk after rolls. Complementing him on what he was doing right would always bring a sly smile to his face and I always liked passing a joke by him as I found we had similar senses of humor.
Keith was a great contribution to the jiu jitsu community he practiced with, and I could tell that deeper down he was much more than a jiu jitsu practitioner.
Rest easy, brother Keith.
September 16, 2024
Keith and I trained together at Synthesis and I was very shocked and saddened to have learned of his passing. He was always kind and respectful and we had some great conversations together, he kind of reminded me of myself when I was 20 years younger. I wish I could talk to him again. He will be missed. My condolences.
September 16, 2024
Keith was always very quiet and respectful. Always had a smile on his face. It was a pleasure getting to both teach him and train with him. He was a great addition to our jiujitsu family and will be missed.
September 16, 2024
I met Keith when he came to Synthesis here in Rochester. He was a fun guy and we got to roll plenty of times when he came to open mat. He will truly be missed. My condolences to his family.
September 16, 2024
Keith and I met under good circumstances. We were both on track to graduate RIT so instead of spending our hours responsibly doing homework, we found ourselves training on the mats. We checked in with each other's academic progress every time we met in the lockers or on the mats, and as graduation drew closer, so did the realization that we wouldn’t be coming back to school for the first time in 22 years. Keith was a genuine guy - he had heart, humanity, and kindness. Yeah, he was crazy stubborn and was undoubtedly a mystery, but we all know those traits only make for a better Software Engineer and Jiu-Jitsu practitioner.
When Keith and I met, he already had a year or so of Jiu-jitsu experience under his belt. He was one of the first people to give me pointers every time we rolled and was deceivingly technical. He was always open and approachable for advice whether it was BJJ, RIT, or career-related. He even helped me set up my mouthguard before my first competition. One memory that sticks with me is after not seeing each other for a while, we had a hard roll which he did not hold back in. The very first thing he said to me after the five minutes was how much I improved and how close I was getting to being able to beat him. There are not many selfless characters in this ego-riddled sport, and his genuine investment of his training partners' progress is something I wish I could have reciprocated to him.
However, Keith and I left off on not-so-great terms. Keith cranked an illegal move on me out of nowhere paired with an evil-looking grin. I was pissed. I was quick to distance myself, hold a grudge, and let rumors spread by someone else about him fuel my negative feelings. I let this same character justify and amplify the resentment I had for Keith at the time, and It’s a mistake I wish I could take back. I stopped talking to Keith and stopped rolling with him completely. But this isn’t about that. We are here to celebrate Keith's life and the impact he had on all of us. Still, I feel it’s important to say: I’m sorry, Keith.
In my attachment, you'll see a .gif of Keith eagerly sprinting over to help someone new with a rear naked choke, I think that was one of his favorite submissions.
When Keith and I met, he already had a year or so of Jiu-jitsu experience under his belt. He was one of the first people to give me pointers every time we rolled and was deceivingly technical. He was always open and approachable for advice whether it was BJJ, RIT, or career-related. He even helped me set up my mouthguard before my first competition. One memory that sticks with me is after not seeing each other for a while, we had a hard roll which he did not hold back in. The very first thing he said to me after the five minutes was how much I improved and how close I was getting to being able to beat him. There are not many selfless characters in this ego-riddled sport, and his genuine investment of his training partners' progress is something I wish I could have reciprocated to him.
However, Keith and I left off on not-so-great terms. Keith cranked an illegal move on me out of nowhere paired with an evil-looking grin. I was pissed. I was quick to distance myself, hold a grudge, and let rumors spread by someone else about him fuel my negative feelings. I let this same character justify and amplify the resentment I had for Keith at the time, and It’s a mistake I wish I could take back. I stopped talking to Keith and stopped rolling with him completely. But this isn’t about that. We are here to celebrate Keith's life and the impact he had on all of us. Still, I feel it’s important to say: I’m sorry, Keith.
In my attachment, you'll see a .gif of Keith eagerly sprinting over to help someone new with a rear naked choke, I think that was one of his favorite submissions.

September 16, 2024
When Keith and I met, it wasn’t under the best terms, things got a little heated in a training session, and we didn’t talk for a couple of weeks after. On more than one occasion, would share the same jiu jitsu classes and not even share a word.
This went on until was one we happened to cross paths as he was leaving jiu jitsu right as I entered, and we both shared a moment of raw truth. Sharing that we both have had tough experiences with others throughout life and kind of let those assumptions spread into our experience on the mats. We both apologized, squashed our beef, and moved forward as friends, spending time together on and off the mats.
Everytime Keith and I talked, we would have the funniest conversations about the most random things. I remember there was one time, we sat in my car and argued over which fast food chain was better: Wendy’s or Burger King. The guy was so stubborn that we argued until I got so hungry that I said screw it let’s get Burger King.
He was genuinely a good dude, trying to do his best to make it through. My condolences go out to his family and close friends. I will never forget my friend, Keith.
This went on until was one we happened to cross paths as he was leaving jiu jitsu right as I entered, and we both shared a moment of raw truth. Sharing that we both have had tough experiences with others throughout life and kind of let those assumptions spread into our experience on the mats. We both apologized, squashed our beef, and moved forward as friends, spending time together on and off the mats.
Everytime Keith and I talked, we would have the funniest conversations about the most random things. I remember there was one time, we sat in my car and argued over which fast food chain was better: Wendy’s or Burger King. The guy was so stubborn that we argued until I got so hungry that I said screw it let’s get Burger King.
He was genuinely a good dude, trying to do his best to make it through. My condolences go out to his family and close friends. I will never forget my friend, Keith.

September 15, 2024
Thank you for sending this beautiful tribute site. Our hearts are with you.
September 14, 2024
A screenshot from the end of his senior project video.

September 14, 2024
Dear Mark, Suzanne and Lydia,
It is with such a heavy heart that I extend our deepest sympathy to you all during this deeply difficult time.
I am grateful that we were able to know Keith and have the privilege of seeing him grow -up over the years. He was forever full of character, intelligent insights, inquisitive, and so smart!
The very first time we met, he was 5 years old, and I drove him along with us on a school field trip. He asked me all sorts of questions about my car's fuel efficiency and in the end concluded that it (mostly) met acceptable standards (I thought phew!) Though, it was concluded I should really consider an electric vehicle. He was right! And at 5 years old he spoke his mind he certainly told it like it was!
How we enjoyed and looked forward to seeing him on visits to our house as a handsome and intelligent, young adult! A good and supportive friend to Tom during pandemic days. He was always a gentleman, happy to have a chat in the kitchen or on the patio about his fishing, his travels (the bats in Texas!!), his schooling, internships and work. We were so proud of him!
The world has a lost a truly good one. An authentic and a genuine soul..
Keith, you will forever have a place in our hearts and our memories and may you rest in peace dear boy.
It is with such a heavy heart that I extend our deepest sympathy to you all during this deeply difficult time.
I am grateful that we were able to know Keith and have the privilege of seeing him grow -up over the years. He was forever full of character, intelligent insights, inquisitive, and so smart!
The very first time we met, he was 5 years old, and I drove him along with us on a school field trip. He asked me all sorts of questions about my car's fuel efficiency and in the end concluded that it (mostly) met acceptable standards (I thought phew!) Though, it was concluded I should really consider an electric vehicle. He was right! And at 5 years old he spoke his mind he certainly told it like it was!
How we enjoyed and looked forward to seeing him on visits to our house as a handsome and intelligent, young adult! A good and supportive friend to Tom during pandemic days. He was always a gentleman, happy to have a chat in the kitchen or on the patio about his fishing, his travels (the bats in Texas!!), his schooling, internships and work. We were so proud of him!
The world has a lost a truly good one. An authentic and a genuine soul..
Keith, you will forever have a place in our hearts and our memories and may you rest in peace dear boy.
September 14, 2024
Dear Suzanne, Mark, and Lydia
I hope this message finds you well. On behalf of me and my family we are devastated about the news for keith and for you all. There are not many people I can say I’ve known and have been close friends with for essentially my whole life but you guys are definitely on that list and then some. Out of all the memories i value with you guys and keith, what I value most were the simplistic and wholesome memories that were centered around the authenticity of our friendship such as a simple afternoons fishing, watching that old robin hood film and the batman animated series in your basement, and calling you bright and early on christmas morning when we were in lower school to find out what lightsabers we got for christmas. (ps. I remember one Christmas morning where lydia picked up the phone, but Keith was asleep but she said she’d pass my message along for me haha.)
Below are some photos and memories to commemorate Keith from way back in the day in kindergarten when we all first met each other and when Keith and I became life long friends.
Although I can’t resonate with your level of pain and grief, I can try and will always be there for you and your family as it is rare to have had a friend that was so close and important to my family and I. Please hang in there, never be afraid to reach out and talk, and know that we will always love you guys.
I hope this message finds you well. On behalf of me and my family we are devastated about the news for keith and for you all. There are not many people I can say I’ve known and have been close friends with for essentially my whole life but you guys are definitely on that list and then some. Out of all the memories i value with you guys and keith, what I value most were the simplistic and wholesome memories that were centered around the authenticity of our friendship such as a simple afternoons fishing, watching that old robin hood film and the batman animated series in your basement, and calling you bright and early on christmas morning when we were in lower school to find out what lightsabers we got for christmas. (ps. I remember one Christmas morning where lydia picked up the phone, but Keith was asleep but she said she’d pass my message along for me haha.)
Below are some photos and memories to commemorate Keith from way back in the day in kindergarten when we all first met each other and when Keith and I became life long friends.
Although I can’t resonate with your level of pain and grief, I can try and will always be there for you and your family as it is rare to have had a friend that was so close and important to my family and I. Please hang in there, never be afraid to reach out and talk, and know that we will always love you guys.






September 13, 2024
Keith was a valued part our Synthesis Jiu Jitsu club, I considered him my friend in the two+ years I knew him. I remember him coming into the club without much grappling experience and a very beginners mentality; he would chose me as his partner in no-gi jiu jitsu and I was always happy to work with him. I left the U.S.A. for about 8 months and when I returned to Synthesis he was still training. Keith’s mentality had evolved and grown, he had lost a lot of the combat sport beginner mentality of frustration from not “winning” and was 1000% more enjoyable to train and converse with. I really wish he was still with us and it hurts my heart when I do think about what happened. May you rest in Peace Keith Bagdon.