DONALD JAMES FORGIE

Condolences & Memories (23 entries)

• I met Don and his family when i first moved from Northern Ireland to Winnipeg. They treated me like a member of the family and would never let me leave without supper and they gave me gloves and i believe a jacket to keep me warm my first winter in Winnipeg. Remember watching a Grey Cup at the Forgie household my first year in Canada. And one more memory I have of Don was him taking me in his car to do 'doughnuts' I believe it was called in a parking area during the winter ( safely of course ). Over the years we drifted apart and i did not hear of Don's passing until much later. Don was a decent guy and could be quite funny from my memories of him. May he rest in peace . - Posted by: Tony D (Family friend) on: Dec 07, 2015

• Have been friends with Don for a number of years. Could not have met a nicer guy. So sorry to see all that happened to him, he certainly did not deserve it. May God Bless and Keep him. - Posted by: Georgie Zacharias (Friend) on: Jan 18, 2015

• I had the privilege of meeting Don in 1977 while in police recruit classes. A genuine person and great peace officer. Our paths would cross every so often during our careers and he would always be positive and uplifting. My thoughts and prayers are with Family and friends. Rest in Peace Don. - Posted by: Nuno Camara (Friend) on: Jun 28, 2013

• Don was the type of guy who just made you feel good with his happy attitude. He was real. Someone you could trust. Too many good memories to even start. We will miss you buddy. - Posted by: Jay Morrow (Friend/co-worker at WPS) on: Jun 28, 2013

• Known Don over 30 years, always had a smile on his face to lift you when you were down. Made me laugh each and every time he tried to open a complicated lock system! My youngest used to refer to him when we worked together in Major Crimes in the 80s he was simply the "heat". The world is just a bit darker without him. RIP Don! - Posted by: Mike Ashley (co-worker WPD and MPI -SIU) on: Jun 26, 2013

• I will always love and respect my brother. We had great times on the farm, in Dauphin, Powerview and travelling the streets and rivers in Winnipeg. He made medical history and we always challenged and cared for each other. He may have at times felt that I only called when I needed him. I always called and constantly wanted to see him. - Posted by: Marlene Forgie (Sister ) on: Jun 25, 2013

• I will always rememer Don as being "that guy." He would drive a hundred miles in the rain if you needed help. He rescued me many times when I was a teenager. About 8 years ago, when my brother-in-law on my husband's side died suddenly, Don came to the funeral. That meant the world to me. He enjoyed a tight hug, a great meal, and a good joke. My heart is saddened by the loss of a great man, but I'm glad that he doesn't suffer anymore. My best to his wife. - Posted by: Lori MacKay ((former) sister-in-law) on: Jun 25, 2013

• My sincere sympathy to Don's family. My father worked with Don and we spent many years doing fun family activities together. My memory of Don was as Heather's dad, he was always such a gracious and generous man, helping out where ever and when ever he could. He made many great memories for me as a child and I will always cherish them. Although years have passed since I've seen him I know that he would have made every last minute count. RIP Don. - Posted by: Kara Pelletier (nee Brereton) (Family Friend) on: Jun 25, 2013

• I had the privlege of working with Don from time to time throughout my career with the WPS. He was an amazing cop that I can remember knew practically every square inch of Winnipeg. When he was up in the surveillance plane he could describe to the crew on the road exactly where the target was and then go on to direct the units turn by turn. Never failed to amaze. Will miss you Don. - Posted by: Al Caron (Friend) on: Jun 24, 2013

• I had the privilege of working with Don for several years. The only thing worth saying here is that I wish I had known him longer. He was a true ambassador of building working relationships and also long lasting friendships. - Posted by: John Busch (Friend and business associate) on: Jun 24, 2013

• My sincere sympathy to Don's family. I first met Don in Dist. 4 Transcona in the early eighties. Don was a dedicated police officer. He had such a mind to remember names, addresses and dates of birth of the bad guys that we used to call him Mr. BPR. (thats an inside police joke). After retirement we again worked together in the SIU -MPI. One great guy. Catch up with you later Forg. Bye for Now, Art. - Posted by: Art Felbel (coworker, WPD, MPI, friend. ) on: Jun 24, 2013

• Knew Don very well. We were cadets together, went to recruit class together, then went to the North-end together where we walked the beat and eventually worked plainclothes together. Don always had a smile whenever we ran in to each other. The world was a better place with Don in it. I'll miss you my friend. - Posted by: Derek Gove (Friend) on: Jun 24, 2013

• Nan; Patti and I are very sorry for your loss. Don was a dynamo of positive energy, with an infectious smile, confidence to tackle anything, and a willingness to do whatever he could to help out whenever he could. I have many fond memories of road trips and flights "up north" with him. He was a good person and will be missed. - Posted by: David Grayson (frienbd and business associate) on: Jun 24, 2013

• I had the privilege of meeting Don through a joint effort with WPS. We spent many long nights telling stories and laughing. Don, you did make a difference and I will never forget the many laughs we had. Rest peacefully my friend. - Posted by: Gary Carter (Co-worker (RCMP)) on: Jun 24, 2013

• I had the pleasure of working with Don after first graduating from The Police Academy. I will forever remember the good times and experience from this learning experience as Don taught me how to be effective at the job most found to be thankless. RIP DON, you made a difference. - Posted by: Garry LEACH (Former co-worker) on: Jun 23, 2013

• I worked with Don in District 6. He was a good officer and always a gentleman. He will be missed. My deepest sympathy to his family. - Posted by: Bill Bell (former co-worker) on: Jun 23, 2013

• Don touched my heart too. Such a kind man. - Posted by: H. J. Williams (Friend) on: Jun 23, 2013

• I first met Don when he was a cadet. He was so eager to help, fun to work with, so proud of his job, so caring and sweet but most of all a truly great friend who will be missed and forever be in our hearts. - Posted by: Florence Allard () on: Jun 23, 2013

• Don's compassionate spirit & zest for life touched us. He made us laugh & we are grateful to have had him in our lives. Patty & Tim - Posted by: Pat Hardy & Tim Schouten (Friend) on: Jun 22, 2013

• I'm not sure which memory of Don is best. Either him opening every cowling on each sled "for a tune up" during many of the earlier skidoo runs or the year he made a 5 gallon plastic bucket with a visor to fit my head on those same skidoo runs. I wonder sometimes why buckethead didn't stick but bisonhead did since I wear a 5 X helment. A great friend gone much to soon. - Posted by: Donnie Rutledge (Friend) on: Jun 22, 2013

• I met and became friends with Don at MPI. We had fun golfing and his stories and good sense of humour were always in his character. Nan I am so sorry for your loss. To all the family Don was loved, respected and most of all he was one of the good guys that comes along. RIP my friend - Posted by: Brian Berkowski (Friend) on: Jun 22, 2013

• Don's life was the worldly evidence that good and giving spirits are part of the fabric of our universe. My memories of Don are that of the caring father whom Heather could always count on. Whenever I saw Don it was usually at the end of a chesterfield going in and out of a truck as we helped Heather move. His good and giving spirit is well rooted in our friend Heather and if anyone wants to rejoice in this special spirit they can do so simply by spending and afternoon with her. Bring cookies. - Posted by: Todd Burnell (Friend) on: Jun 22, 2013

• do not forget don worked with us policewomen tooooooooooo rip don we had alot of laughs - Posted by: shannon bedwell (friend ) on: Jun 22, 2013