Candi posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, April 14, 2017
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Duncan (Otto)
The first time I met you is so clear and vivid. I had moved to Chetwynd for a year because I could no longer be at home and my team (basketball) had come to Dawson for a weekend tournament. After our game against Central was over one of my teammates brought me to your house. When "we" walked into the house there was two boys in the kitchen with the hugest smiles on their faces, blending the first of many beverages that you and I have shared over the years. Pina Colada? you asked me. That was the beginning of one of the best friendships I have been honored to be a part of for over 31 years.
The next morning we had to play a game at 8am and you and Chris came and cheered us on......very loudly. I won a MVP award that day because of you two.
We were friends through each other relationships, births of our children, deaths of our friends, etc etc
Your infectious laughter has gotten me through many many many life lessons.
You always sided with me even when I was wrong, you protected me from trouble.
We got ourselves in trouble numerous times.
You educated me in Wayne's World and the ability to "Schwing"
"Tuesday" was always a favorite day(LOL) for you.
When I first heard that you had a monkey.....(touch my monkey) I might have been a little concerned but then you set my mind at ease when I met your monkey!!! Bahahaha
You always had that amazing grin that told me not to take the world so seriously.
Every time I listen to Anthrax or Eddie play the guitar you were not far from my thoughts. You had patience to teach me how to hacky sack (sp) and like the taste of your beverage of choice "Sasquatch pee"
You taught my daughter to play pool down in Tauras's arcade.
So many times we ran away and had go back to get your "Groo the Wanderer" comics. You came to visit me after I moved and when I heard you were in Edmonton I went looking for you.........
Our last phone conversation was never meant to be my last.
You long haired thrashing, "snapper" saying, rocked an 80's fanny pack like no other, never cared about negativity, only his family/friends, kokanee sipping, tequila slamming, black tooth grin, rollerblading, heart filled with gold.
I love you and will always keep you close to my heart.
My deepest sympathy to your family and friends. XoX
