Keith and I were never friends, but it made me happy just to know him because he was so tender and smart - we'd talk about taiko, tattoos & rope - I think many people would feel the same - I'll miss you, Keith.

Keith and I have been good friends for a few years now. He is a great person and friend. Someone I look up to, admire, and respect alot. He is a mentor and teacher to not only myself but many people in this world. He is like my Guru. He would laugh when I said that but it was true. I've learned so much from Keith over the years about everything and anything. Especially life lessons. If he had a dream no matter what it was he went for it. I admire that in him and wish I could be more like that. Everything he did he put his whole heart and soul into and gave it everything he had. He was always very supportive to me, whether it was with comforting words or giving me that good swift kick in the ass of reality that I need every once in a while. I will miss him dearly and will always love him. The times that I did get to sit and talk with him and hang out with him are very memorable to me and I will always hold them close to my heart. He was a very good friend to me and a true friend. I miss him terribly. I hope our paths will cross again in another time and place my friend. Until then rest in peace Mr Alexander, where ever you are.

I am honsestly shocked to hear of this news. Keith and I spoke of body suits and shibari on a number of occasions. I will miss the word exchange and interesting chats. Its been a while since I have been on this network and I am truly stunned by this news.

Rest in Peace Keith

Laura L Rice

Although I never had the opportunity to meet Keith face-to-face, we corresponded on occasions and am shocked by his death at the young age of 42.

I especially enjoyed Keith's year-long diary of the tattooing of his Koi backpiece, April 16 2003 to April 16 2004, and identify with so much of what he writes about ... the expectation, the pain, the euphoria and all the rest of the experience of being tattooed ... I wish that I had begun a similar diary when I began my body suit.

Farewell Keith, your memory will live long in the hearts and minds of the tattooed and pierced communities.

heavily tattooed bear

Keith it's sad to hear U have passed away

U were definately a driving force behind Tattoos, Japanese Style
and UR ink has been very inspirational to all of us here

Keith told me we were "Lifetime Friends". And he was right. Damn it.

I spent no more than 5 days with Keith in 6 years. The effect this is having on me is way out of proportion to that time spent.

He touched my soul, opened his, and nurtured the connection.

And I hurt deeply. Without regret.

bailey