Monday, October 17, 2016
Phil, in our much younger days, we did a lot together. You are a 1st cousin and as kids we enjoyed fishing at the Vermilion River Dam, Christmas's, weddings, funerals, res, and lots of other family gatherings. I remember being 6 years old (you were 5)and we were returning from a successful morning of gopher hunting near the Fair Grounds in Vermilion. I stopped to pet a dog near our Nana & Pa's house. The dog viciously turned on me and commenced ripping me apart. It was chained and I managed to escape. You were subsequently questioned by the RCMP about the incident and told them that I loved dogs and that the dog just started to bite me for no good reason. You told them I wouldn't want the dog killed (sadly, they did put the dog down after it attacked the investigating officer). I was stitched up and fondly recall how you told them the truth. There are so many stories, all of them good. You will be missed and remembered. Cuz Gary
