Saturday, April 6, 2019
My sincere sympathies to all of the families in your loss at this very sad time. Although I hadn't seen Terry in many many years I was truly saddened to hear of his sudden passing.
I went to high school with Terry and have many fond memories of him. He was generous and kind and always seemed to have a great sense of humor no matter what was going on.
I have a great memory of Terry and I cruisin' around in his little yellow (Datsun?) truck in those days. One time he let me drive and because I was used to driving a manual and it was an automatic, I near put us through the dash as I used my left foot on the brake, thinking it a clutch. I put it right to the floor and boy did we ever stop in a hurry! I was horrified but he just laughed at the situation and we carried on. After that, anytime I drove, I tucked my left foot under the seat so as not to do the same again. For which, he constantly teased me about.
To this day I still drive a manual and if I sometimes drive an automatic, I still tuck my left foot away, smiling and thinking of Terry and his good-natured self.
I always really liked Terry. Everybody did. He was one of those rare people that make you feel good just to be in his presence.
I hope you can all take comfort in knowing how well he was liked and thought of by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He won't be forgotten.
My heart goes out to all of his family and friends as I know what a great loss you share.
With sincere sympathy,
Jae Desmarais
Vanc.Is, BC
