THE Telegraph & Argus has opened this onlineย book of condolence following the sad death of Bradford man Matthew Keenan.ย
His story was shared widely earlier this month afterย Dr Leanne Cheyne, a respiratory consultant at Bradford Royal Infirmary, shared a photo of him hooked up to a full face oxygen mask in his hospital bed.
Dr Cheyne said: โMatthew has agreed for me to share his story. 34, footie coach and dad.
โSelf-confessed vaccine sceptic until he caught Covid, if he could turn back time he would.
โOur sickest patients are unvaccinated and under 40. Matthew is fighting for his lifeโฆ save yours.โ
The 34-year-old father wasย from Bierley and scores of tributes have been left following his sad death.
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Share your tribute hereMatthew what can I say, they took the best off us absolutely gutted mate I know your looking down on us all love ya mate R.I.P ๐
Share your tribute hereRIP Matthew you were one of the best x
Share your tribute hereBradford has lost a true legend, he brought everyone together and will sadly be missed thoughts go out to his family and children
Share your tribute hereRip Matthew what a amazing soul you have always been. rest easy and take care of your old man.and your grandma and grandad ๐๐
Share your tribute hereI donโt even know where to begin. Today has passed by in a blur. Iโve cried none stop since midnight. Not only was you our next door neighbour, you was our family too. Seeing and speaking with you daily. On the borrow all the time (for loo roll mostly) but we didnโt care cos we loved you. Been the first to knock on our door Xmas morning. Like bloody Santa Clause. ๐ Catching spiders, cats and mice for you. Doting on my boys and seeing you be an amazing father to your babies. Our big teddy bear. Last thing you said to me, โbehave you! I love you and boothy. Honestly.โ Our home just wonโt be the same without you next door, shouting up at our bedroom window after every station sesh! My memories of you are amazing and will always make me smile. Iโll continue to listen to your voice notes everyday. Rest in peace Matthew. A true legend. loved by many. RIP ๐๐ญ๐
Share your tribute hereR.I.P Keenan you were one of the good ones taken too soon. it was a privilege to call you a friend and share some good memories with. gone but not forgotten. see you on the other side big lad.
Share your tribute hereYou have left a massive hole in so many hearts Matthew that will never heal.what a man always a hug and a smile for everyone you were just one in a million love you sleep well big man xxx
Share your tribute hereR.I.P. so very sad news .
Share your tribute hereRip my brother are 15 years plus friendship you was always life and sole of the party fly high bro, good night god bless beejay โค๏ธ
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Share your tribute hereWell big man never though I wud b saying this.its a cruel world we live in gone way to soon.what a gentle giant u was.gone but never forgotten keenan he only takes the best an u was 1 ov those men.fly high iam sure u will b partying in the sky.til we meet a gain big lad.xxxx
Share your tribute hereR.I.P Keenan big man big heart big personality you will be missed forever by everyone who every knew you mate rest easy big man xxx
Share your tribute hereThinking of all your family at this sad time . You always had a smile on your face always had time to speak what a legend gone but never forgotten ๐๐
Share your tribute hereWell where do I start, I could write a book on you, Iโm just so glad we made friends, you had a massive heart Matthew & would do anything for anyone, you will be sadly missed by your family your babies & friends R.I.P Keenan from Heather & Neil (โ,) xx
Share your tribute hereAbsolutely heart broken you have been taken so early big man just over a week ago I spoke to you snap chat and now your gone pall devastated.why do they have to take the good ones:(.My heart goes out to your kids mum your sister and all the Keenan family on this sad sad time :canโt get my head round it just in shock ..youโve gone big man:โฆgutted. Again to all the Keenan family sorry for the loss of a great manโฆand Matthew RIP BROTHER YOU WILL BE MISSES MA MATE โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ๐
Share your tribute hereI Love You Forever Matthew.... No Words To Say!! Heartbroken! Forever Main Mush! See You Again OneDay. Until Then Be Good & Show Them Whoโs Arrived!! Forever Matthew Keenan, Forever 34! Forever YOU! ๐ Love You. Xx
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Share your tribute hereDonโt no how to Evan put this gone to soon my old mate til we meet again rip big lad ๐๐
Share your tribute hereRip Keenan๐ Heartbreaking News you will be missed my many โค๏ธ๐
Share your tribute hereSo sorry to here this sad news of Mathew Keenan, Not from Bierley personally but he was one of Bradfordโs own. RIP big man & may your family & close friends find the strength at this awful time. So many taken to soon by this horrible virus. YNWA
Share your tribute hereMatthew the nicest man youโd ever meet.everyone is devastated and heartbroken ๐ ๐๐you was so loved by everyone RIP Bierley wonโt be the same without ur cheeky smile ๐ rest easy Keenan love always Ty breaks Tray n kids xxxxxx
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Share your tribute hereR.I.P keenan, I'm still in shock your gone. I really thought you would pull through this and I'd see you back around with big smile on your face. You have really left everyone in shock and heart ache. ๐ I send all my love to your children,family and all his friends. You was defo 1 of the nicest lads around who lit up any room you walked into. This just don't feel real.. xxxx
Share your tribute hereI didn't know Matthew personally but i did meet him once when I was young on a night out with my mum Karen. Condolences to his famliy & children ๐ & all who knew him so sad ๐
Share your tribute hereAbsolutely heartbreaking that today you was taken away ๐ Iโm gutted Iโll never get to hear your laugh again ๐ข or see your smile your loved by so many people lifeโs so unfair ๐ them poor babies ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ my thoughts are with all your family. I love you Matthew Luke Keenan โค๏ธ until we meet again fly high and party hard cuz โค๏ธ
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Share your tribute hereR.I.P Matty pal you truly was a man among men. Always had a smile and a friendly outlook for anyone. God really does take the best. Fly high Big guy you are so missed. Xx
Share your tribute hereMay keenan rest in eternal peace ๐my thoughts are with all his family at this very sad time Xx
Share your tribute hereSo sorry you are gone broโฆ you were one of the bestโฆ Bradford will never forget youโฆ RIP broโฆ YNWA x
Share your tribute hereYou have left so many people especially your children and family completely broken ๐๐๐ Iโm so glad you made so many memories r.I.p Matthew ๐๐๐
Share your tribute hereRip what a great young man heart of gold a wonderful dad may the lord grant you the highest seat ever so sad taken much to soon rip Keenan xx
Share your tribute hereR I p Matthew gone to soon xxxxx
Share your tribute hereR.I.E.P Mathew ๐๐ป thoughts & prays to all the Keenan family & your Children at this sad time ๐๐๐ป๐
Share your tribute hereTop Lad Mathew fly high young man taken too soon feeling so sad ๐ญ Tina Love ๐ Tina ti
Share your tribute hereRIP MATTHEW Another fantastic lad gone way too soon ,always in my thoughts xx
Share your tribute hereFly high my good friendโฆyou will always be in hearts forever broโฆsending our love to all your familyโฆ god took a gentle giant to soonโฆ lots of love Craig, Lisa and all the familyโฆ nite god bless big man xxxx
Share your tribute hereanother bierley lad gone too soon r.i.p matthew xx
Share your tribute hereMatthew what a shock ๐๐๐one of the gentlest giants I ave ever met you wer the life and soul of any party ๐ ๐๐and the help you showed you friends and family over the years was โค๏ธโค๏ธunbelievable now is the time for us has a community to help your family and friends get through the tough times and give you the best send of ever ๐๐๐ Iโm sure that utfs lads will make this happen and will be ther to watch help and guide your children through life xx taking way too soon Rip Keenan ๐๐๐๐ป๐๐ป
Share your tribute hereR. I. P big lad.. You will always be remembered.. Fly high you legend xx
Share your tribute hereYou really were one of the nicest, most caring people anyone could ever meet. Canโt believe weโll never hear that big Keenan voice again. Fly high Matthew. Thinking of your babies and your family at this awful time. God bless them all xxx sleep tight xxx
Share your tribute hereMay you have the best bed in heaven. Known you most your life. The most loveliest, genuine guy..You'll be forever missed. Sleep tight big man ๐ xx
Share your tribute hereI feel nothing but sadness. Your poor children and your family will be going through hell right now, I genuinely donโt know how they all will be coping. Itโs true to see, you were one of bradfords legends and your name will live on. Rest in paradise x
Share your tribute hereR. I. P KEENAN a true gent. A smile that lit up to everyone around you. May u get the best seat in heaven. Top lad gone too soon. Love to all ur family an to ur beautiful children. Godbless. Rest easy ๐๐๐xxxx
Share your tribute hereMy heart breaks for you're fam and close friends, you brightened up every room you walked in with you're loving personality RIP gone but never forgotten ๐โค๏ธ
Share your tribute hereDidnโt know you personally but we have loads of friends in common,I can see how much of a popular lad you were and now thereโs a massive hole in there hearts. Sending my condolences to all your family and friends Rest easy Keenan. โค๏ธ
Share your tribute hereAbsolutely devastated cant believe what Iโm going to write and canโt believe what I woke up to this morning Iโm absolutely gutted. Iโm lost for words Matthew Keenan what a man you was you are going to be missed by thousands. Going to miss out snaps having a laugh you was the life to every party. Fly high and shine bright. Iโm sure youโll be having plenty of parties up there with your dad. Life is so cruel. RIP Keenan your time to fly now๐ฅบโค๏ธ
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Share your tribute hereMatthew they're will never be a day that goes by that I don't think about you was thr life and soul of the party you was a fantastic father and you was a true gentleman all my love of Lisa Davey ๐
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Share your tribute hereI can not say I had the pleasure of meeting you. But it is very clear to see that you are loved by every person you knew. Sending my condolences to your family and your children. May God guide you all in this dark time and may you find peace and happiness in all the kind words left by hundreds of people who knew Matthew Keenan. R.I.P sleep tight ๐ผ๐ผx
Share your tribute hereCuts me deep writing this for you Matthew. I didn't think or even believe this would happen to you cuz. You cant put into words how much of a loving, caring, quality human being our Matthew was you have been taken too soon mate. The love he has for his kids was beyond anything else and I look upto you Matthew I always thought if you could be a dad to your kids you need to be like our Matthew because I don't know anyone who loves there kids as much as you. My heart breaks for them ๐โค I don't need to say anymore about the type of person you was cuz because all of your friends and family have done that for you today. The amount of people showing you love mate is unreal it just shows how much of a great person you was. Its broken alot of hearts today buddy we all love you and hope you rest in paradise โค xx RIP Cuz xx
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Share your tribute hereSuch a genuine,good hearted person. Gone way too soon ๐ thoughts are with your family at this devastating time x
Share your tribute hereYou will be missed pal! The life and soul of any room you was in ๐ข. Thinking of your family at this sad time.
Share your tribute hereR.I.P Keenan ๐ what a lovely lad you was, thinking of your children, family and everyone who new you ๐ your gonna missed so much xxx
Share your tribute hereOur family is brokenhearted, you have left a massive hole that no one else will ever be able to fill, we love you now and forever, please look after him up there cos you have taken one of the best way before his time, and left such desolation among everyone who loved him, R. I. P lad we'll love and miss you forever xx ๐๐๐
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Share your tribute hereRest in peace lad you will be sadley missed gone to soon but not forgotten my foughts are with your family at this sad time
Share your tribute hereRest in peace Matthew ๐ gone far too soon! Thinking of your babies, family and many friends, you touched the hearts of so many including me โค๏ธ Everyone that had the pleasure of knowing you and seeing your smile light up any room will be devastated, you were such a good lad and will be missed by so many ๐ Matthew Keenan - one in a million ๐ซ๐
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Share your tribute hereRest in paradise Mathew. Fly high with the angles ๐. My thought are with your family and your little children as well . Xx
Share your tribute hereYou are going to be missed by absolutely everyone. An absolute legend.. the best dad to your babies! Heartbreaking, Life is so cruel. May you get the best bed in heaven big lad โค๏ธ Bradford wonโt be the same without your smile โค๏ธ
Share your tribute hereRest in paradise Matthew ๐ sending my condolences n love to your family & loved ones. Itโs sadden and touched a lot off people, you was surly loved & respected love. ๐๐๐
Share your tribute hereRIP Matthew xx itโs been a shock to us all. You were just too young to die Sleep well love Me Gaz Thomas charley and lily You will be in our hearts forever ( you will never walk alone) ๐๐๐
Share your tribute hereOur thoughts are with Matthewโs Children, family and his many friends RIP โฅ๏ธ
Share your tribute hereYou will be sadley missed Mattew Bierley will never be the same without you always the life & soul of parties ๐ may you R.I.P gone but not forgotten ๐๐
Share your tribute hereMy thoughts are with your family at this sad time. R.I.P sleep tight
Share your tribute hereNobody had a heart as big as yours keep dancing up there mate and rip xxx
Share your tribute hereSo sad you truly was simply the best Matthew fly high love always in my thoughts xxx RIEP
Share your tribute hereRIP Keenan, you will forever be missed! Thank you for always been a light at the end of a tunnel. You truly are the best and it wonโt be the same without you. Rest easy up thereโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ
Share your tribute hereI really thought he would get better. What a lovely lad always gave me a big bear hug when he saw me.we have lost a truly amazing lad .so kind and caring Love to his family and all that knew him .love always Roz x
Share your tribute hereRest in peace Keenanโค๏ธ your loss has impacted so many people and your family and babies are in my thoughts, was such a nice lad and always had a smile on your face with out fail!๐๐ป youโll be missed, rest easy x
Share your tribute hereI honestly can't believe you're gone matty, I've known you since school and you always made me smile and laugh with you're cheeky jokes and smile, you were always there for me and il never forget you, my mum is gutted as well she's known you since you were a baby, it's going to be weird not seeing you waving at us from you're car on the way past! Sleep tight matty you will be so missed โค
Share your tribute hereWhat a lovely lad touched the heart of many sadly missed by all love u do much big lad r. I. P xxxxx
Share your tribute hereRip Matthew you have left a hole in everyoneโs heart you will be missed our big friendly giant xxxx
Share your tribute hereDidn't know you but your story has touched so many hearts.condolences to all your family and r.i.p. so sad sounds like you were an absolute gent ..xxx
Share your tribute hereYou was loved by absolutely everyone heart of gold always had a smile on your face and had time for everyone you come across. Life and soul of any party he walked in without a doubt and the best of dads to his children. We will all cherish the memories we have with you my lad. RIP Keenan bro sleep tight โค๏ธ
Share your tribute hereNone of this feels real I wish it was all just a bad bad nightmare. Sending all my love and condolences to all your family. Please look over my brother one of your bestest friends (baresi). Sleep tight ๐ขxxxxx
Share your tribute hereRest in peace Keenan we are all absolutely devastated. Feeling for all your family and friends โค๏ธ๐ข
Share your tribute hereAbsolutely devastating news.. you was the heart of Bradford .. you'll be truly missed my heart goes put to ur family and babies
Share your tribute hereA living legend is all I can say rip my friend you will always be in my heart โค๏ธ
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Share your tribute hereR.i.p Matthew had some good laughs abroad and in the clubs mate I just cant believe it rest easy up there big lad from brett
Share your tribute hereRest in paradise Keenan will Always will remembered big gentle giant true Boyo gone but never forgotten โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ
Share your tribute hereSleep tight keenan mate......be missed by all
Share your tribute hereR.I.P Keenan ๐ you will always be remembered ๐
Share your tribute hereKeenan my bierley brother. I'm still in shock . Can't believe I will never watch you take watching a Liverpool game to whole new level of craziness . It still doesn't seem true. People. Get ur jabs let keenans passing stand for this.
Share your tribute hereStill in absolute shock, the nicest, kindest person I have ever had the pleasure to have known, fly high big lad, Bierley will never be the same again xx
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Share your tribute hereCanโt put into words how devastated I am hearing the news about it all bierleyโs ONE AND ONLY TRUE LEGEND rest in peace and hope they have the best bed up there for you youโll never be forgotten always be in are heart โค๏ธ๐THERES ONLY ONE MATHEW KEENAN
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Share your tribute hereWill never be forgotten big man rip ynwa โค๏ธ
Share your tribute here๐ R.I.P, a life taken too soon. Heart goes out to all his family & friends โค
Share your tribute here๐ R.I.P, a life taken too soon. Heart goes out to all his family & friends โค
Share your tribute hereRip Keenan canโt believe itโs true. Good night god bless to a true Gentleman friend family man xxโค๏ธ
Share your tribute hereRest in paradise Keenan, Bradford has lost a true gent thoughts are with your family and children xx
Share your tribute hereAbsolutely devastated by the sad news, You will be truly missed by everyone Keenan! ๐ฅบ Bierley wonโt be the same without you ๐Thinking of all the Keenan family today especially his beautiful children! Rest in eternal peace mate! ๐๐๐ผ๐ฅบ๐
Share your tribute hereR.I.P Mathew gone way to soon x
Share your tribute hereOne in a million canโt actually believe it rest easy Keenen!! May god give you the best bed in heaven ๐
Share your tribute hereMy hearts never hurt as much as it does now , god really does only takes the best , rest in peace love you forever ๐
Share your tribute hereCanโt believe it R.I.P Mathew youโll be missed by many what a guy you was Bierley wonโt be the same without you Bierleyโs lost their king and the heavens have gained and angel ๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ผ ๐ sleep tight all my thoughts are with the Keenan family and his children ๐๐
Share your tribute hereRip big lad so so sad ๐ god only takes the best ๐ฅฒ
Share your tribute hereDevastated, rip Keenan! ๐
Share your tribute hereDevastated beyond words Matthew. Always happens to the best... won't be the same without you. Keep dancing up there mate ill see you on the other side. Xxx ๐๐๐๐
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Share your tribute hereI have no words brother you was 1 in a million you could never be replaced my brother RIP love you xx
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Share your tribute hereI feel so so sad and heartbroken. such a kind hearted true gentlemen.. we will never ever forget you. RIP Matthew Luke Keenan ๐๐คxxx
Share your tribute hereSuch a a sad loss for a well liked young lad.taken far to soon. Thoughts and prayers are with the family xxx
Share your tribute hereRIP Mathew. Will miss your banter at football. great character.
Share your tribute hereAbsolutely heartbroken! So sickened and sad, Matthew you was so loved so liked by every person you ever met who couldn't love your cheeky smile and your banter. Your life was always surrounded by your family and all your friends you have a lot, You will be missed darling but rest knowing you will never ever be forgotten RIP Keenan. xxx
Share your tribute hereHeartbroken ๐ rest easy Keenan. Canโt believe weโre all writing this. Speechless. Love to your family and kids. ๐๐๐๐
Share your tribute hereShocking news ,what a great lad & gent u will be sadly missed by many ,condolences to the Keenan family & his children ,fly high Mathew xx
Share your tribute hereRest in paradise!! Such a kind hearted soul.. cherish the memories we all have xxx
Share your tribute hereRIP Matthew ๐ you will be sadly missed by all
Share your tribute hereGODBLESS YOU..Bradford has lost the very best as we all sit in disbelief and total devastation. A beautiful soul a lion amongst men..thoughts are with your family especially your beautiful children. Goodnight Godbless forever and always ๐ Rest in eternal paradise ๐
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Share your tribute hereAbsolutely broken what a cruel world๐ You really was such a lovely caring person ๐๐๐
Share your tribute hereYou will be missed by so many my lad Heart of gold taken far to early ๐๐
Share your tribute hereRIP Keenan. What a sad loss for the Bierley & surrounding community! Thinking of your 3 babies โค
Share your tribute hereSuch a larger than life man taken too soon. Rest in Peace Matthew. Thinking of his family & friends
Share your tribute hereVery good man down to earth rest easy ๐๐๐๐๐
Share your tribute hereRip Matthew Keenan thinking of your 3 children and your family and friends at this devastating time. X
Share your tribute hereWhat shocking news 2 wake up 2 wot a fighter u was thinking of all ur family n at this sad time R.I.P ๐๐๐
Share your tribute hereYou will be missed by so many people so sorry to your kids an family you was such a kind soul rip Matthew ๐โค
Share your tribute hereRip Keenan true gent and a pleasure to have known you absolutely devastated. Xxxx Time to have a few drinks with Tutts sean and Bobby and rest of the angels. Rest in paradise mate
Share your tribute hereItโs hard to know what to say never did anyone think you wouldnโt be coming home, what a impact you have had on so many people, heaven needed a angel and the best is what they got. Iโm so greatful for the memories Iโve made with you and I will never forget them. Our sea side trip where I lost my lashes, not going back for our Chinese and crying all the way home like the emotional wrecks we are, our drunken movie nights and most of all I wonโt forget that I owe you doughnuts coz you was my big doughnut. Your missed so much. Iโll never forget you. Luce โค๏ธ
Share your tribute hereSuch a sad loss. You will never be forgotten. Maybe people will think about having the vaccine not saying they should have it but give it serious thought. You can tell by the posts how well you was thought of. Goodnight lad.
Share your tribute hereAbsolutely heart wrenching news to wake up to this morning. May u rest in eternal peace Keenan. My love is with ur kids and family ๐
Share your tribute hereR.I.P Matthew Bierley will never be the same without you, you was a kind hearted lad who had time for anyone you will be very sadly missed around here thinking of all the Keenan family especially his babies at the sad time ๐๐
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