Scott

these Days…

since your passing… i find myself thinking about interconnecting and separate events that involved you throughout my life

the thoughts are sporadic…

…and, purposely, most times, a deliberate entrance into melancholy that brings with it an unfamiliar, unconventional, euphoric remembrance of times past,

and then…

at times everyday living and life experiences remind me of you… Lowes, Rona, London Drugs, Best Buy, Canadian Tire and so many other places

noticing…

throughout the affliction and malaise…

your temperament, personality of strength and humility remained consistent; …

i was grateful,

appreciative,

to enjoy, to have the same great company and conversations i had always enjoyed with you as in the past

familiarity

there is something to be said for the familiar in my life, it was comforting, it would always be there,

until it’s not…

i didn’t dwell on the not…

and am surprised by the cold magnitude of it when it does

you were always someone i could count on to remain consistent in your beliefs, fairness to others

...and to get things done

…this last point was something i always aspired to and always wanted to be like you

in that regard…

getting so much done…

you were the benchmark for me

so much more to say…

volumes

you’ve given me memories…

that would last beyond my remaining time here

Thank you, Scott,

my brother in-law Edward Edgar Rojas sent the following message of condolence:

Best regards Maurice; I have let several days pass to send you my message of sympathy and solidarity for the death of your brother-in-law. I have thought a lot about your sister and the great feeling of absence that overwhelms her because of the departure of who was her “travel companion”. I hope God gives you the strength and peace necessary to recover and continue. Strong hug in the distance estimated Maurice!

my response back to Edward:

Hello Edward and thank you for your kindness and sympathy in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts too of my sister’s well-being, have occupied most of the waking hours. Scott was my sisters companion of 46 years through the good times and the bad. As his son wrote and most people will agree; he was a free spirit with a wicked sense of humor, and always tried to lend a hand to the less fortunate. It is a profound sense of surrealism that accompanies the loss. Virtual hugs brother.

Maurice

I met him as a co-worker at Elec , a stranger that became a friend. our families got together and had funny talks about mutual people in our lives. I think the same bent humour was the reason. Scott and my Dad compared the electronics of DeVry when he graduated and my Dad in the 50's . Scott always had time for everyone. I think of him often.Our thoughts are with Char and Sean. Kim and Esther Stainsby

Scott was a wonderful husband, devoted father, and amazing brother. I feel honored to have known him. He may be gone but his spirit lives on in all of us. He is my hero, he will always be in our hearts and memories rest in peace dear brother in law will miss commiserating with you about a certain tv show. Sending my love to Charlene, Sean , and Carol.

Dear Brother Scott

I miss you and loved you with all my heart. You were such a kind, caring and devoted brother, husband, father, son and friend. You were so strong, never a complaint, happy till the last moments of your life on earth. I have such excellent memories of us when we were young, heritage park, the Zoo and all the wonderful gatherings with our family. Your sense of humor is a great memory for me. Your strength during your illness has made me look at my own life and live it to the fullest. The beautiful gardens you grew, the wonderful curious items you found in your treasuring adventures. Thanks for being such a wonderful brother to me. Thanks for Charlene and Sean. Someday we will meet again because the world does recycle. Remember l will be a dolphin and you will be a fishermen, catch and release only, lol. You will be forever missed. Love your little sister Christine

My brother Scott... Well, what can I say. He wasn't a saint and he wasn't a sinner but he certainly was my brother whom I loved dearly.

He was a cherished husband, a loving father to Sean and a fearless fighter of the disease which finally caused him to put up his hands and say "Enough of this s**t." He died on his own terms and waited till his beloved team, the Kansas City Chiefs scored the winning touchdown and gently left us while we were all cheering. Well, that is my brother for you!! He was the kind of brother who was always happy to talk to you even if was 6 months since we last talked, he dragged his a** [ and Charlene's ] all the way to Saskatoon to celebrate my marriage to Lynn and was always there for all of his family. Gonna miss you brother gonna miss you !!!