“My parent's love story would have begun in 1945- just as the war was ending. Norma was invited to Ottawa Tech HS to hear the band. A dapper young man stood to play his solo - Star Dreams. My mother, then 15, heard a voice in her ear, "you're going to marry him!" Norma asked for an introduction, but as he approached, the young girl fled the scene - overtaken by a rare moment of shyness. I can only imagine that dad must have taken notice of the young beauty, as he pursued her 3 years later.”

“Yes Brian ... I remember him touring me through the house in Rockwood, showing me where the bedrooms and bathrooms would come to be - I did not believe him!!! But sure enough he managed to build a beautiful home for your family - so focused on providing you all with everything he could. What an amazing man. I also remember a Saturday afternoon when he had us pulling weeds in the pasture by your home... I think we eventually got there, but it was definitely not in an afternoon!”

“My angel of Faith, I miss and love you dearly. We know you are always with us in our hearts and minds, you walk with us and help us to remember why you were brought into this world. You have taught me "Everybody needs a little Faith". I love you Faithie! Always and Forever in my heart and soul, Mommy xxoo”

“Mom We'll always remember that special smile, that caring heart, that warm embrace, you always gave us. You being there for all of us through good and bad times, no matter what. We'll always remember you Mom because they'll never be another one to replace you in our hearts, and the love we will always have for you.”

“I remember my Dad's humour. He always tried to see humour in everything. He suffered for a year but never complained. He truly enjoyed the song "Live like you dying" and very much tried to live the words of the song, like every day was a gift and live it to the fullest. I miss him very much and I think of him every day.”