ALLAN CHRISTOPHER DAY

Condolences & Memories (10 entries)

• Chris and I were friends for many years. We sadly parted ways as friends several years ago. I have sincerely regretted our parting of ways. I have always missed Chris and always wondered how he was doing. Just today I have learned of his passing and I am in total shock and disbelief. I have so many regrets that our friendship ended. I will always miss Chris and treasure the good memories of our friendship. My sincere condolences to his sons Max and Sam and to all of his family members. May God bless Chris. - Posted by: Brian Ramsay (friend) on: Aug 08, 2014

• I first met Chris in the late 1970s when he was a graduate student working on Lake Athapapuskow and I was a fisheries biologist working in the area. Our paths did not cross for several years until we both ended up as biologists with Fisheries and Oceans Canada in Winnipeg. We both shared a keen interest in the Arctic and in particular in Arctic Char. Chris was a good guy with a dry sense of humour. He will be missed. Please accept my condolences. - Posted by: John Babaluk (Friend and colleague) on: May 07, 2014

• I cannot express how devastated I am, but that I have lost one of my best friends. My life has been so much richer having known him. - Posted by: Graham Wren (Lifelong friend) on: May 06, 2014

• Sorry to hear about your brother Barb. Pat and I offer our deepest sympathies. - Posted by: Greg and Pat Jorgensen (Freinds of Barb) on: May 06, 2014

• What can I say about Chris Day? What can I say that will not leave me in a pool of tears as I sit looking out at the Strait of Georgia on this sunny spring morning in British Columbia. Chris Day was my dear friend, a very special friend who enriched my life and who has travelled with me forever even though we spoke on average no more than once every five years for the last 30 years. Chris was a dear, kind and humble soul. He was the definition of a loyal friend. That said, I don’t think most people “got” Chris. Such is their loss. You see, Chris had no guile, he had no agenda. In reading the kind comments written about Chris, the words of Christiane Bober of France struck home. “Chris was some a very special, outgoing, joyful, simple, good humoured, witty, and most of all a very human person.” Chris’s great character, conveyed in his simplicity and his humanity made him vulnerable to others. Perhaps without knowing, Chris erected walls to protect himself, and protect himself he could, because his walls were manned with a wicked sense of humour. Pomposity had best be checked at the door when entering a room with Chris Day. But this was just a self-protective wall that many didn’t see past. The key past it was as simple as Chris was - simply treat people with respect and Chris Day would be your friend forever. Chris gave so much and asked for nothing in return. He did not seem to be aware that this was not the way of the world. Chris’s dear, dear family wrote of his special relationship with the Inuit peoples of northern Canada. Canada could not have sent a better ambassador to the north. I am sure that they recognized and appreciated his humility, his warmth and kindness and his ever-biding respect. I envy them that. As I sit here in a pool of tears, I do not want to say goodbye to my dear friend Chris. I am not ready for Chris to leave. I am not prepared for it. I can hardly imagine how his family must feel. However, like them, I know that Chris will stay with me for the rest of my life. In that, I count myself as very lucky, very wet and red-eyed, but very lucky nonetheless. - Posted by: Chris Foote (Friend and colleague) on: May 06, 2014

• My most sincere condolences to all of Chris's family and friends. I have had the great pleasure of knowing Chris on the pitches when we played Rugby together for the University of Manitoba Wombats RFC. He has always been a good friend and a grand individual. Be assured that the entire Rugby Community is grieving this great loss with you. - Posted by: Guy Prefontaine (Friend) on: May 05, 2014

• To Christine, Pam, Barb, Kathy and families: So very sorry to hear of the loss of your son/brother/uncle. Keep the wonderful memories you have of Christopher close to your hearts. Thinking of you all and wishing you peace and serenity during this very difficult time. - Posted by: Janet (Barkwell) Mackenzie (Friend of Christophers sister) on: May 03, 2014

• To Barb, Rick and your families We just learned of the loss of your Brother/Uncle Christopher. Please know we are thinking of you and your family and send you strength through our prayers to help you through this difficult time. Big hugs to you all. - Posted by: Wendy and Joe Krupnik (Friends with Christopher's sister) on: May 03, 2014

• Rest in peace.....will always remember the wonderful friendship and laughs you had with Graham. You always felt like part of the family. - Posted by: Pam & Bernie Rolle (School friends) on: May 03, 2014

• We wish to give our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Chris. He was always friendly and generous when Holly & I canvassed for the Cancer society. We also enjoyed seeing Zoe with her friendly hello's. May God bless you and help you through this difficult time. - Posted by: Gayle McPherson, Holly & Colin Massaroni (Neighbours) on: May 03, 2014