Houston has lost one of its great citizens, Keith Wade. A longtime advisor to Mayor Turner, Keith was also a member of the Hermann Park Conservancy family, serving as one of the earliest board members, as well as a board chair and a longstanding advocate for the Park.

He grew up in neighboring Third Ward, in a time when segregation was prevalent. Hermann Park gave him a chance to play with kids from all over Houston. This idea—that Hermann Park is for every Houstonian—was a guiding vision for the Conservancy, with Keith as its vocal advocate.

HPC president, Doreen Stoller, remembers his dedication to “doing the right thing,” and his warmth and humor.

For the full video, featuring plenty of his one-of-a-kind laugh, you can watch here: