It is probably important to note two things at the outset: (a) I do not have direct knowledge as to whether Peter Keep's middle initial is indeed Q (but it's the funniest letter), and (b) Peter Keep is not dead.

Anyway, here's the story, told as a collection of bsky posts.

The original post

Please do yourself a favor and read all the replies.

The first award

Bulletin boards get involved

My mail gets there

I award myself the award