The CAMROSE BOOSTER, April 11, 2017 – Page 23
Cameron Lyster January 29, 1997 ~ March 19, 2017 The highest tribute to the dead is not grief but gratitude. – THORNTON WILDER
Throughout this difficult time of sorrow, we’ve heard again and again from Cam’s friends across the country that were grateful to have had his wit, intelligence, humor, good nature, easy smile and many other sunny attributes in their lives. His being present always made things brighter for those around him. Cam’s family would like to thank the many people who stepped forward to assist us with easy-to-prepare meals, beautiful bouquets and acts and words of comfort. Your friendships are precious to us. To the emergency personnel who arrived at our house and the emergency staff at the hospital, we know you did your best and appreciate your efforts so very much. Pastor Bill Harder, thank you for getting to Cam’s essence and for your wise words during this time. You led us through the darkness. Ron Pederson, we knew you would be the man to pay proper tribute to Cam. We cherish your words and the thoughts you gathered from other important people in Cam’s life. To the young people of Goldeye Cooperative Leadership Camp and the many young people who sent tributes, you spoke volumes about the young man Cam was. Your sharing gave us a glimpse at a different dimension to Cam and we treasure that knowledge. Ken Valgardson, he admired you greatly and would’ve been so pleased to have you read the poem that was so special to him. Thank you for offering to do that for him. Cam Parker and Bart Orr of Burgar Funeral Home, we knew we were in good hands. You guided us through this bewildering experience with professionalism and friendship. To the troops of 36 Service Battalion, Camp Aldershot, NS, you traveled 4,000 kilometers to honour your fallen brother. We understand his devotion to you. Your final service for him was a wonderful tribute to your friendships. A special thank you to Second Lieutenant Fred Paquette and Master Corporal Jonathan Veinot for making the travel arrangements so quickly and orderly. We thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for carrying him for us. To our sister and brother-in-law, Lara and Arnold White, who, in their own time of grief, willingly took in Cam’s troops and kept them well fed and comfortable. There are no words to express our gratitude to you and the angels who assisted you with your hospitality. You are all priceless. To the residents of Rosalind and Bawlf and the ladies who organized desserts and coffee, we felt a huge comfort in bringing Cam there. It is the place he called home and you are the people he called his community. To everyone who contributed to the Cameron W. Lyster Memorial, please be assured that your generosity will live on in an academic award which we are planning for future Bawlf high school graduates in Cam’s name. We thank you so very much for making this possible. Many others made generous donations in his memory to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada. Thank you for supporting this cause that is close to our hearts. To everyone who took part in the Go Fund Me fundraiser to bring his troops to Camrose, your generosity knows no bounds and we are humbled by the love and support we received from far and wide. We will always be grateful for the light Cam shone on all of us. – Bob, Shirley and Greg Lyster
IN MEMORY
Val Thomas Blake December 9, 1970 ~ April 9, 2009 To lose someone so special Is really hard to bear, It hardly seems believable That you’re no longer there. You left us far too early, Before your time, it seems, And now, you’ll never have the chance To fulfill all those dreams. However hard it is though, We’ll take comfort in the thought Of all the memories we have And the happiness you brought. You always lived life to the full, But ours won’t be the same, Until the day when we can see Your smiling face again. Always loved and sadly missed, Mom and Dad, Patty, Greg and family, Bonnie, Lorne and family
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