Sulphur Mayor Chris Duncan has announced that the Military Veterans Fund has commissioned a bust in honor of Leo Russell Keene III to be placed in the Brimstone Museum. Keene died in the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center.
The bust, made by local artist Janie Stine LaCroix, will be unveiled by Allan Grimm, Keene’s stepfather, during a ceremony at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at 900 S. Huntington St.
“Leo Russell Keene III was born in Sulphur. His family has been a part of our city for a long time,” Duncan said.
“Russ lost his life on Sept. 11, 2001, but not before helping several of his co-workers escape the South Tower. He died a hero, and this bust will help his story to be told for generations to come.”
Keene’s mother, Susan Grimm, said he was an adventurous person, was honest and hardworking and “loved a challenge.” She said he considered a two-month backpacking trip in New Zealand to be one of the greatest things he had ever done.
Grimm said his family and friends were important to him and that “he truly cared about what other people had to say.”
When Keene went to New Zealand, Grimm said, he started collecting boomerangs. She said they symbolized for him that when you give to others in life, you will receive back. “He believed that what you do in life will determine who you will be when you no longer can choose,” Grimm said.
She said the bust is an acknowledgement by the town he was born and raised in and a show of appreciation for his heroism.
For more information, call Sulphur City Hall at 527-4500.
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