Calgary police released the following statements to the media from family members of the man killed in a hit and run crash on February 18.

Statement released on behalf of Carol Stephens Morley, sister of Keith Arthur Morley.

“I have lost my little brother, best friend, confidant and a whole world of wisdom and emotional support for myself, my children and grandchildren. Keith was there for all of us always, all our lives as the "Alpha Male" of our family. Keith's many close friends and relatives are absolutely devastated with the loss of Keith as well. We all know that life goes on without him, but it will never be the same without him. What a tragic loss and we all miss him dearly, and always will. The joy and glory comes from knowing him and him being involved with all of our daily lives for all these years. Death cannot take those memories from us.  

I am asking the man who fled from the collision to turn himself in. If any of his family or friends know where he is, please contact police. My family is searching for a right somewhere in this wrong. These three people have already made a huge impact on my family by taking away such a special man. Running away from the collision was heartless, but I hope that the man still on the run has thought about the life he took, and comes forward to accept responsibility.”

Statement released on behalf of Jesse Stephens, nephew of Keith Arthur Morley.

“He was always there when we needed him, even if he didn't really have the time he would make time to help us or anybody else who needed it. I believe that it was important to him to help people and that it brought him true joy to bring other people happiness. Uncle Keith has been a big part of my life and was always there to offer guidance and support through the struggles that I've had in my life. He has taught me most of the important life lessons that I have learned over the years, which has helped me to become the person that I am today. I looked up to him so much all through my childhood, which is why I asked him to be the best man at my wedding in 2012.

My wife and I have 4 small children (7,5,3, and a newborn), and we moved to Calgary from B.C. a little over a year ago, we are so thankful that we did because we were able to see him and spend time with him much more. When he would come to visit us, the kids would excitedly wait by the front door for Uncle Keith to show up, watching out the window for his car to pull up. Once he arrived he would come to the door with the same level of excitement to see them. He always took time to talk with the kids, and intently listen to their stories. We had planned to have a visit with him after work at our home the day that he was killed. Since his passing we feel a void in our lives that we cannot put into words. Our children won't wait by the front door for his car to pull up ever again, and that truly breaks our hearts. When our newest daughter was born last week, we couldn't call Uncle Keith and share our joy with him. His death has had an enormous impact on our family, and our lives will never be the same. It brings grief to our hearts to know that Uncle Keith will not be here to watch our children grow up.”