Condolence: I realize this comes a while after the fact, but I am just now becoming certain that Danny was truly the one who was taken in the accident. I went to school with Danny. He was such a great guy! Always smiling. Most of the time, giving the teachers a hard time.He was kind to those of us whom others weren't.The tragedy of his passing is one of deep sorrow for you as his family and also a great hole has been left in the hearts of those he went to school and worked with. I hadn't seen him for the longest time, but I guess what I am trying to say is that Danny was one of those people we never forget. I wish all of you a heart healing by the ONE who gives peace that passes all understanding. My prayers go out to you. Sincerely, Brenda Zimmerman

Condolence: My husband, Chuck, and I would like to let you know that we truly enjoyed Danny's company while at AHS. He will be missed tremendously. Danny was one of a kind.

Condolence: A friend and co-worker shared this sad news with me. I knew Danny for a short year when I was an assistant principal at Alleghany High School. Danny was an energetic and enthusiastic teacher and coach. It was my honor to know him during my time at the school. Having served for so many years at the school and in the division is a wonderful example of what it means to dedicate self to the broader concept of home.

Danny truly loved his students and always served as a wonderful role model. He could be counted on to be a team member no matter the circumstances. We were involved in accreditation studies that year, as well as several studies for the Virginia Association of School Superintendents, and Danny certainly stepped up to the plate with the rest of the faculty in participating in these responsibilities to the school.

Having attended Hollins University, I found the rock in front of the building a great tool and familiar since Hollins has a famed rock for student expression as well. Assuming the rock is still at the school, I can imagine the kinds of words that might be found in tribute to Danny.

I had never been a big sports follower until I landed at Alleghany. There the determination and focus on sportsmanship as a genuine tool for teaching students how to live up to behavior in competition we would admire made me a real fan. Danny was a big part of that modeling for the wonderful students in the school.

Basketball games in the gym were intense. I actually found myself enjoying every moment of watching students bound with all that was in them across the court doing their best to work as a team and win for their school. Softball games were Danny's love as well, along with his dedicated teaching duties to his students.

It is with great sadness that I learned of his accident. I have lost too many friends too soon, and in Danny's case we had lost contact by my departure to roles closer to home and my sons. He will always be remembered as a TRUE Mountaineer and be appreciated for his love of family, students, and community. Students will best carry on his legacy by always thinking what would Mr. Keene do in this sitution. He will be honored when they make those kinds of choices. Please know that I am very sorry to learn of his loss to those of us who are still in this earthly realm. I am glad I had a short time to share in working with the students and community he so dearly loved.

Condolence: Nicole and family, my heart hurts for you all. Coach Keene was not only a great coach, but a great mentor and friend as well. Thoughts and prayers to you all over the coming days, months, years.
Tonya Rowland Wimmer
AHS basketball class 99

Condolence: Thoughts and prayers to Danny's family and friends. Rest in Peace my dear friend. You will be missed by many.

Condolence: I miss seeing you. It was so much fun of when I had class with you during my junior year.

Condolence: Sympathies in your loss.

Condolence: Mr. Keene was a colleage and friend. This loss has broken my heart. He will always be remembered fondly.

Condolence: My mother lives at 3008 Winterberry and he is always coming and going in the alley beside her home to haul his tires. Very friendly and always wanting to help out. Will be missed in the neighborhood.

Condolence: Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. My memories of Danny are on the basketball court at Greenbrier East High School. He was a good ball player and a good man. It made me proud to see his career was in coaching. I know he will be missed by all those who he touched.