DREW SAMSON ELLIOT MURRAY

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DREW SAMSON ELLIOT MURRAY April 8, 1992 - August 10, 2013 Drew Murray was one of those rare bright lights who can charm and captivate all whom they meet, and one flash of his 10,000 watt smile was usually all it would take! That smile was his indelible trade mark. It not only expressed Drew's love and joy of life, but was a testament to the human spirit and a treasured gift to all of us who knew and loved him. Drew was Jane and Craig's much loved second of three sons. His adored brothers are Jonathon and MacKenzie. He was born with a never diagnosed condition that affected his body but never his mind. Drew and his brothers had a bond that was a wonder to behold. Like all brothers, they laughed, they played, they fought, and they played each other off! But the tender, patient care that Jono and Mac endlessly provided was given, knowing as Drew did when he asked, that except for Mom and Dad, no one knew him better or loved him more. Drew loved his beautiful Mom and wonderful Dad best of all. He was both their challenging middle son, and the apple of their eyes, and he knew it! If they had to work a little harder to get one of those smiles, he always gave them the most of his heart and he waited until he had them both with him to say goodbye. Drew faced challenges in his life that were far beyond what is fair. But he did it with strength of spirit that gave all of us who knew him the gift of showing us where true happiness is to be found in life - in the company of the ones we love. As his big brother Jono often said; "he is the bravest person I know". We love you our Angel - fly free! We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all of our friends and family who have held us in their arms and in their hearts this past month and throughout Drew's life journey. Your outpouring of sympathy, compassion, and love is a testament to the many lives Drew touched and to what a remarkable man he was.`

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 28, 2013