All Z modelers owe Keith a debt of gratitude for his tireless energy and devotion in bringing North American Z scale into the spot light and pushing forward until the day he had to retire.<br /><br />Joe has told me stories of Keith's dedication and personal involvement and wise handling of MTL during his management of the company. He knew how to run a business and his standards were high. <br /><br />In the lobby of MTL hangs a picture of Keith and his wife Cora as they broke ground for the new plant that was to be built in Talent. There hangs a gold colored hand spade in a wall plaque also with a plaque of appreciation by one of the key model railroad publishers expressing their appreciation and admiration for Keith's efforts to promote model railroading.<br /><br />Each one of us should sit and quietly reflect for a moment, on the passing of one of the industries giants.<br /><br />Well done Keith, you have helped bring untold enjoyment to thousands of model railroaders. Rest now and enjoy the sound of the clickety clack of the rails.