Duncan Keith Day

• The Duncan Keith Committee presented Duncan with this sweater. The sweater now can be seen displayed in the lobby Fort Frances Memorial Sports Centre. Duncan was a fantastic ambassador for the NHL and the Chicago Blackhawks. He spent much of his day giving back to the community by spending time in our hospital and Rainy Crest talking to the patients and residents or anyone wishing to just chat. The committee was headed by Dave Egan assisted by Larry Patrick, Keith and Penny Knapp, Kelly and Pauline Jolicoeur, Jim Fowler, Lynn Kellar, Yvonne Noonan, Bob Miller, Rocky Brown, Vince Gouin and Wayne Strachan. A big thank you to Duncan's family and friends, Fort Frances Mayor Roy Avis, Past Mayor Glen Witherspoon, Jon Paul Patrick, B93 FM Radio, Fort Frances Times, and the many businesses throughout town that welcomed Duncan to Fort Frances on all of the store front signs. And all of the other volunteers for all of the wonderful stories, photographs, letters and all the help during the BBQ. It was a great tribute and a fun day. Good luck Duncan and bring home the Stanley Cup. "The Committee" and the whole Town of Fort Frances".
  

• Duncan Keith Signing his Blackhawk's sweater

  Duncan's Blackhawk Sweater now proudly hangs in the lobby of the Fort Frances Memorial Sports Centre in a beautiful display case built by Stan "Stosh" Blasky. Great job Stan.
  

• Congratulations Duncan on all of your Achievements

  Cake enjoyed at the BBQ.
  

• Larry Patrick reads a letter from Duncan's family

  Duncans family was unable to attend the ceremony but sent an emotional heartfelt letter to thank all of Fort Frances. Committee member and friend of the Keith's, Larry Patrick read the letter to the audience.
  

• Duncan Keith "On Ice Ceremony and Tribute"

  Master of Ceremonies Jim Fowler welcomed everyone and introduced Duncan Keith. Standing beside Duncan is Mayor Roy Avis &(grandson), Wayne Strachan, Jon Paul Patrick, Dave Egan, Larry Patrick and Yvonne Noonan.
  

• Duncan

  Duncan proudly wears a Fort Frances Times Tigers sweater presented to him and encouraged the kids to work hard and follow their dreams. He thanked all of his early coaches (some of which were in the crowd), family and friends for everything that they contributed to his success and achievement early on in his career.
  

• Jessica Coran getting an autograph

  Another big smile as Duncan signed autographs.
  

• Smiles of appreciation

  Cameron Jolicoeur with his brother Zach are all smiles as Duncan signs the Blackhawk sweatshirt Cameron had won earlier in the attendance draw.
  

• On Ice Tribute and Ceremony

  Jim Fowler calling the lucky winning ticket number to the autographed Duncan Keith's Blackhawk Sweater.
  

• A Few of the lucky contest and draw winners

  The committee held a Duncan Keith Trivia contest and an attendance draw. Here are some of the lucky winners.
  

• Duncan Keith begins to sign autographs

  Duncan tirelessly signed autographs for over two hours. He took the time to pose for photographs and talk to everyone that wished to tell a story or just say hello.
  

• Duncan Keith and FFMHA Print holding his FFTT Sweater

  Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association president Wayne Strachan presented Duncan this beautiful print done by Tom Foley entitled "Dreams Do Come True". The print is a combination of the FFMH Teams Duncan played on early on in his hockey career. The Fort Frances Times Tigers were one of Duncan's first hockey teams. They presented him with this sweater during the ceremony.
  

• Duncan Keith and FFMHA President Wayne Strachan

  The Town of Fort Frances presented Duncan with this beautiful print entitled "Duncan Keith From the Beginning". Tom Foley of Fort Frances did a fantastic job putting all of Duncan's early hockey moments together in one fantastic print. Mayor Roy Avis presented the print to Duncan during the opening ceremonies.