We are asking for assistance in covering funeral costs for David Keen.

David passed away on December 26, 2025 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his mother Joan Brown, his daughter Hannah Keen, and son-in-law Joe Weinhold.

Born in Houston, Texas and raised in LaSalle, Quebec, Canada, he enjoyed playing sports with his older brother Michael, including football, baseball, and skiing.

David enlisted in the United States Army on February 26, 1985 and served for 20 years, with the majority of his time spent as Military Police. He served as a Personal Security Detachment (PSD) Agent in combat during Operation Desert Storm, as well as for leaders at EUCOM and CENTCOM. He spent his last two years as a Drill Sergeant at Fort Jackson to teach the next generation of soldiers. He retired on March 1, 2005 as a Staff Sergeant and earned the following awards during his service:

Army Commendation Medal (3rd Award); Army Achievement Medal (4th Award); Army Good Conduct Medal (5th Award); National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award); Global War On Terrorism Service Medal; Southwest Asia Service Medal With 3 Bronze Service Star (BSS); Noncommissioned Officer's Professional Development Ribbon With Numeral 2; Army Service Ribbon; Kuwait Liberation Medal-Saudi Arabia; Kuwait Liberation Medal-Kuwait; Air Assault Badge; Driver And Mechanic Badge With Driver-W Bar; Drill Sergeant Identification Badge.

After retiring from the military, David did not slow down. He spent one year at JHE Production Group working on events for NASCAR, 15 years at Bay Palms Golf Course as a tractor driver, and 7 years at Amalie Arena as security. He also went back to school and earned his AA Degree from Hillsborough Community College. In his free time he enjoyed playing golf, watching the Tampa Bay Lightning, and listening to rock ‘n’ roll.

Obituary: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/12682966