‘Utterly devastated’: Grieving widow’s tribute to firefighter killed in landslide
My sister Keara and her husband Tom lost their best man in utter tragedy this last week, beloved husband of Amy Van Zwanenberg and father of two young children.
I met Dave only the one time, at Keara and Tom’s wedding. Dave was one of life’s great spirits, and I was thinking this morning about just what exactly that means.
Like John Collins, who died at 88 at the end of January, who’d I also referred to as a great spirit. What these characters have in common is a blend of enthusiasm, empathy and curiosity, and humour.
They lead such rich and spirited lives, and when they’re gone we feel it all the more, because the world is just a little less spirited and dynamic.
Thoughts with Amy and Dave and families, and Keara and Tom.
