Nice idea with the thread Eugene. Never met him, but he looked like a character. Tragic...
R.I.P. buddy.

Yeah I had to do something it was sooo sad

Didn't know him but far out, way tooo young; so many trails yet to be ridden, so many jumps yet to be whipped. My condolences to his family and friends.

Ian

Ride on Keegan, ride on dude

didnt kno him but he seemed like an awesome kid and he helped one of my really good mates when he broke his leg. r.i.p keegan ride the dh track in the sky dude

On behalf of the welly MTB club I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to Keegans family and friends. Keegan was a young ripper - the future of our sport, and it's a tragedy to see him taken from us so soon.

Only 14 same age as me... My next jump i do is for you

Gutted to read this news. Didn't know the dude although he totally sounds like a top notch guy. Easy to see he had talent by the bucketload.

Another quote which comes to mind is that of Bruce McLaren and it goes:

"To do something well is so worthwhile that to die trying to do it better cannot be foolhardy. It would be a waste of life to do nothing with one's ability, for I believe that life is measured in achievement, not in years alone."

No doubt about it, the guy was using his ability and showed through his sponsorships at only 14.

RIP man...

A great quote steve-0

link to a forum of the service http://www.vorb.org.nz/ftopicp-1518172.html#1518172

Steve-O wrote: Gutted to read this news. Didn't know the dude although he totally sounds like a top notch guy. Easy to see he had talent by the bucketload.

Another quote which comes to mind is that of Bruce McLaren and it goes:

"To do something well is so worthwhile that to die trying to do it better cannot be foolhardy. It would be a waste of life to do nothing with one's ability, for I believe that life is measured in achievement, not in years alone."

No doubt about it, the guy was using his ability and showed through his sponsorships at only 14.

RIP man...

Just like to add my condolences to all Keegans Family and friends...
Also great quote Steve-O...

heres a favourite quote of mine...it may be suitable for keegan too(i didnt know him) maybe not...

"I want to ride my bicycle bicycle bicycle; I want to ride my bicycle; I want to ride my bike; I want to ride my bicycle; I want to ride it where I like...; I don't believe in Peter Pan, Frankenstein or Superman; All I wanna do is bicycle, bicycle, bicycle..."
Freddie Mercury, Queen, 1978

Ride on Brother!

the quote "i want to ride my bicycle"

suits keegan very well
the service was a great way to say goodbye to keegan
still guna miss him thoe

i found it very moving when they played
"r kelly - the worlds greatest" as keegan left the church

I think sport is one of the things that makes us human, and can enrich our lives enormously.

That Keegan left the world playing sport will be very hard for his family and friends, however I am reminded of a quote by a certain Bruce McLaren.
Referring to the death of his then team mate Timmy Mayer, Bruce McLaren had written:

"The news that he had died instantly was a terrible shock to all of us, but who is to say that he had not seen more, done more and learned more in his few years than many people do in a lifetime? To do something well is so worthwhile that to die trying to do it better cannot be foolhardy. It would be a waste of life to do nothing with one’s ability, for I feel that life is measured in achievement, not in years alone."

Maybea bit cheesy, but I think it is very true.

It sure sounds like young Keegan did not live a grey quiet life, good on him

Didnt know him but saw him ride at Levin, very talented and stylish. Sucks for family and close friends. I know how you feel. Such a shame.

very sad for someone so young to have such a tragic accident

I was very disappointed today when riding through Plimmerton to see someone had graffetied a telecom box on the side of the road with "RIP Keegan", There is no respect in a disrespectfull act

I have never meet Keegan but reading here and from what I have heard from people who have, he deserves a lot of respect

My regards to family and friends

Best wishes and condolences to the family. Didn't know you, but sound like an awesome guy to be around. Will be dearly missed by all. RIP.

ryda wrote: very sad for someone so young to have such a tragic accident

I was very disappointed today when riding through Plimmerton to see someone had graffetied a telecom box on the side of the road with "RIP Keegan", There is no respect in a disrespectfull act

I have never meet Keegan but reading here and from what I have heard from people who have, he deserves a lot of respect

My regards to family and friends

na thats good that shows he loved around the place mate