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Toby Keith performs for the troops. Courtesy photo
“Toby Keith was a homegrown music legend whose love of America and Oklahoma was ever-present. He never failed to show up for our military, embarking on multiple USO tours for our troops.
In fact, after a visit to Iraq, where he came under fire at a forward operating base, the House of Representatives passed a resolution commending him for his courage and support of our men and women in uniform.
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Toby actually grew up a few blocks from where my grandmother lived in the Southgate neighborhood of Moore. He never forgot his hometown.
Aftereverytornadoorlocal disaster, he was always there to help with a concert and generous donations to local charities. His name is on a local water tower for a reason.
Toby Keith loved Moore, Oklahoma—and its citizens loved him right back. He'll be sorely missed, but his words will live on through every song played.
I know those ballads will be loud at home. Please join me in lifting the Keith family in prayer.