A Fallen Brother
July
11, 2006
Brothers
and Sisters,
Today, Brother Gord Pears was killed in a tragic accident at home.
Gord worked on the Creston, BC section and was an exceptional husband
and father, a long time railroader, a strong Union Brother, a musician
and a friend to me and everyone else who knew him.
Gord's best friend, Local Chair John Lindhorst called me this afternoon
with the news. John is a standup guy, who although extremely shaken
by this tragedy, will insure that Gord's wife Jan, and their kids,
are taken care of during their time of grief.
There are lots of people out there who talk a good game about loyalty
and devotion and strength, but Gord lived the life. On more than
one occasion, when the chips were down, Gord stepped up to the
plate and selflessly delivered. Those who knew him, know exactly
what I'm talking about.
Over the next few days, I will get the date and time of the services
for Gord, so anyone who needs this information please contact me
or Pacific Director Henry Helfenbein.
We'll miss you Gord. The world, and especially the Kootenays, got
a little darker today.
Bill Brehl
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