Condolence: Rowena, Arturo and family,
I am very sorry for your loss. I know that TJ was a very special person and he will always be remembered. I found a poem that I wanted to share with you at this sad time:

No Fear in Heaven by Ferna Lary Mills

There are so many things in life that we can't understand,
like why a tragedy like this can happen in this land.
One moment life is perfect and the next it falls apart,
leaving us with nothing but an eternally aching heart.

Our souls cry out in agony amidst the suffering and despair.
We feel the pain and tear our clothes and scream "It isn't fair!".
Spirits are now shattered. Hearts will never be the same.
We grasp at straws and seek to find the one who is to blame.

Horrific as our life now seems, one thing remains quite true.
Our little ones have now been freed to do things angels do.
They can't recall the horrors of those last days they were here.
They remember not the terror, the hurt, nor the fear.

There is no fear in Heaven. No more sorrow. Only Joy.
It's filled with joyous laughter from each little girl and boy.
We can only try to imagine, in spite of all earthly wrongs,
our little angels are learning the words to the Angel's songs.

Amidst the children's laughter and their Heavenly play,
there's also more important work going on there today.
Jesus is building mansions, never taking time to sleep,
for Reunions are being planned, yes, even as we weep.

The children gather around Him and listen to Him speak,
for He has all the answers that they curiously seek.
He tells them for a time, in Heaven, they must wait,
and then they can meet us at Heaven's pearly gate.

Condolence: Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time. We always enjoyed having you around at Frontenac, you always had a great attitude even at your darkest days. You were definetly a fighter, and that's how you will be remembered.. you never gave up and you faught till the end. You will be in our hearts forever.

All our Love, Kennedy Zifarelli & your former Grade 8/9 Classmates from Frontenac & W.P.C.

Condolence: T.J.'s passing took a piece of my heart. T.J. was a young man who held a lot of potential and was always willing to help others when needed. He could be seen daily in the resource room 'holding court' with the kids. He would have them all laughing very quickly with his quick and quiet wit. He also would lend an ear when someone had a problem that needed solving. He was definitly our friendly giant. Whenever I came into the room and he was up to something other than his work I would say "T.J." and he would turn around with his famous smile and look like nothing was happening.

T.J. was resourceful, artistic, gifted at math and a kindred spirit. He will remain in the hearts that he touched forever. He is at peace now but will always be missed.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time of grief.

Janie Kupskay
Counsellor Transcona Collegiate