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Glyn Berry Obituary
The Edmonton Journal
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
EDMONTON - Canadian diplomat Glyn Berry was bubbling with enthusiasm about his new posting when I first encountered him last September in a dusty Kandahar compound.
"Here, read this book," he said, shoving a Penguin paperback into my hands. The book was a history of Afghanistan; that country's history was a passion we shared.
Situated at a historic crossroads where countless invaders have come to grief, Afghanistan has changed little in 2,000 years, Berry pointed out. It remained to be seen whether the latest group of invaders, which included Canadian troops, would fare any better.
Using gentle diplomacy and promises of aid and advice, the scholarly, ebullient Berry was determined to demonstrate that Afghanistan's latest invasion could have a happy ending, despite a growing spate of bombings and assassinations.
Berry also vowed to help keep me alive a few weeks later when I told him of my intention to slip into Pakistan to interview the leader of that country's most notorious religious school. An excellent idea, Berry said with a twinkle in his eye.
"But you don't want to end up like Danny Pearl."
American journalist Daniel Pearl had set up an interview with a radical Islamic faction in Pakistan in the spring of 2002. Pearl was subsequently taken prisoner and beheaded and video of his execution was posted on the Internet as a warning to pro-American journalists.
Berry knew the territory I was going into, having served with the Canadian High Commission in Pakistan's capital.
The suicide bombing that left Berry dead underlines a claim made by many western officials and aid workers who ride around Afghanistan in civilian cars without the benefit of armed guards. Taliban insurgents and al-Qaeda fighters don't target western civilians, they claim. Their targets are Afghanistan's latest foreign invaders. If you hang out with soldiers, you can expect to become a target.
Berry and I had discussed that theory. When I met him, he told me he was rethinking his transportation options -- should he continue riding with the military or get his own car and driver?
When I went to Quetta, I went in a civilian car with a civilian driver. On Sunday, Berry once again elected to ride in an armoured military convoy.
60 Entries
Roger Borchert
January 15, 2021
Thank You Mr. Berry.... We Remember. R.I.P. Sir. Canada Will Never Forget
M Johnson
December 29, 2020
Mr. Berry R.I.P , I will never forget you. I served with Glyn during his tour and he was a down to earth person, even though he held a high title. He was always motivated to do his job no matter what. I will like to inform Mrs Berry and family my condolences for there lost. We gave some but Glyn gave all, his life in the name of freedom for canada and world peace.
Tina Horkan
September 20, 2020
Gorffwys mewn heddwch Glyn. I’m glad you had a fine life. Now you are forever young.
Tina Horkan.
Roger Borchert
January 15, 2020
Thank You Mr. Berry. R.I.P. We Remember
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Roger Borchert
November 10, 2016
Thank You Canadian Diplomat Mr. Glyn Berry. R.I.P. We Will Remember
In thoughts of all those who have given all that could be given for our freedoms, our beliefs, our futures and in thoughts of their families, loved ones, friends and fellow soldiers. Thank You. We Will Remember
Etched in history's past hundred years
Is freedom's struggle forth
As nations stood allied to stand
To stop tyranny's closing doors
So many sons
Lay in far off lands
Never to return
Except in thoughts and memories shared
By their fellow soldiers, families, friends
What touches hearts still beating for
Those who stood that ground
Are those who shared their stories forth
Of a war that turned around
As years passed by
Nations share
A bond that cannot brake
Those who found freedom's door
Opened in their wake
Dear Lord, sons and daughters taught
Their children, of the past
Now years and years
So little's changed
Except the speed the news is passed
Yes war has changed
This past hundred years
As more and more have stood
Fallen near, that brethren strong
Freedom held so dear
I wish my tears could wash away
The reality war has shown
Shown to me, as one who cares
As one who's stood so near
One who allowed the tears to flow
As a mom talked and shared her love
For a fallen one
She held so dear
Now lifted high above
To continue caring, listening
As their daughters chatted so
And let me know
Of a love they held
For a dad who gave his all
His love
For his Nation dear
His all for a world to be
That which he would pass along
To his children strong and free
I stand with fallen angels
Their families, loved ones, friends
I stand with soldier bears who've heard
Over and over and over, again
I love you dad, I love you mom
I wish, you could come home
But now I know you look after me
From where ever angels go
By Roger Borchert For Remembrance Day 2016
My heart goes out to so many families who have shared with me, their journey to overcome such loss. My thanks to Britt and Sarah Stewart of Allan' s Angels Camp for introducing me to your soldier bears and letting me hear your dad say in his own voice good night to you even 3 years after his loss. My journey into 8 years of poetry and caring for the families of our fallen and wounded has taken so much of a bite out of me and left me so proud of our soldiers and their military families; I cannot turn away. Hugs to all: We Will Remember Them.
Roger, Eileen and The Borchert Family Morinville, Alberta
Roger Borchert
November 11, 2015
Thank You Mr. Berry. R.I.P. We Will Remember
Roger Borchert
April 3, 2015
My poem for this Easter 2015
There are times respect
Grasps at the heart
For a gift so far beyond
Incomprehensibly stilled within the minds
Of those who've seen the light
So brightly shone within mind's eye
As real as life can bare
As heroes rode a highway home
Tears welled up within eyes
A nation stood, so near, to show
Their families, loved ones, friends
They weren't alone in sorrow's depth
As their loved ones returned home
On this, such special weekend
As hearts ponder a gift t'was given
To all mankind across our earth
From one who stood divine
A gift to grant a new birth
Believe in me, the message taught
He spread his good across the lands
Followed every step he took
He lived, he died, at the hands
Of those who could not see
The good he shared, the morals taught
The love that came to be
For all mankind forgiveness
For all another chance
For all to see each other
With a mutual respect
To pass along wherever roamed
A foundation of a world to be
He rose again from where entombed
To show, living, is more than life
It is how we live
What we give
During our moment here on earth
For centuries throughout history
There are those who are the beast
Who walk our earth immoral
Defile everything they see
Decimate, exterminate
Terrorize all within their path
Who do not share a vision held
In the mind, the beast has grasped
Easter weekend is about a love
Respect beyond compare
Passed on from one
Who stood, who gave
For a better world to come
Canada was founded
On this love passed along
A nation of mutual tolerance
And respect for all mankind
We are a collage of humanity
Evolved for a world to see
That mankind from a world surround
Can share a nation free
That rise to share this goodness
Stand across a world protect
A gift from those who make it so
Who stand to hold the beast
For all those who have stood, been wounded, or given their lives to foster this goodness across our world, we remain forever in your debt. May you know the light of eternal life shared and celebrated each Easter.
By Roger Borchert
Our hearts, Our tears, Our Prayers
The Borchert Family
Morinville, Alberta
Roger Borchert
December 23, 2014
For the Families of our Canadian Forces who lost a loved one during or due to their service for our nation, Christmas 2014
I have seen the frost the low clouds bring
As it rests on every branch
Glistens forth from each blade of grass
Paints pictures on the glass
Captured for a moment
Till sunshine's glow warms the chill
That froze each thought
The low clouds brought
As they wrapped around the soul
But the glisten, oh that glisten
Its sparkle shining forth
It brings the smiles, then the tears
As Christmas gathers forth
Lord our world is a reality
That spills what life unfolds
And those who've stood, those who gave
Are those we hold so close
Captured in a memory
Of a sibling, daughter, son, mom or dad
Who took that step, held out that hand
In a far off distant land
They took that step for Canada
For a whole wide world protect
And visit now at special times
As if they've never left
They are that sparkle that brings a tear
They are that laughter that brings a smile
They are that warmth now ever held so close
And at Christmas they're always near
Held forever in a heart's belief
Glowing brighter than the stars
That shines in eyes that hold them close
Throughout each Christmas time
Hang that special bulb upon the tree
The one that gleams and glows
That one that holds all Frosty shines
Glistening in the snow
For a special, special son was born
Who stepped forth to change a world
Who shared his life for all mankind
Brought forth hope of eternal life
So many tears at Christmas time
So many found in joy
So many smiles surround the tree
Each blessed Christmas morn
By Roger Borchert
We Will Remember Them. Wishing You All a Very Joyous Christmas and All the Best in the Coming Year
The Borchert Family, Morinville, Alberta
Roger Borchert
December 23, 2012
My Poem For the Families of Our Fallen This Christmas 2012
Angel's feathers falling
To remind us they're up there
Wind chimes sounding gently
To let us know the lord is near
Today is but a lull, in winter's nasty chill
One can see the storm clouds building
Circling, all around us now
We hold so close the warmth that was
To let it not escape
Yet no matter how hard we try
The warmth, it finds the gate
The chill it reaches down inside
Attaches to the spine
Sends shivers climbing through us now
Hearts are frozen held in time
For those who've lost a loved one, friend
Tis all they can endure
A hope, a wish, a prayer, t'would bring
Their loved one home again
Oh Lord this loved one stood for all
Please warm these hearts so chilled
So they may find the warmth once shared
With this one no longer near
As they look out through the window
Let the moon and stars, shine bright
Let all about, it glisten forth
On this, this special night
Another hero gave his all
The one who led the way
For them to find a life beyond
And faith to find a day
A way to climb a staircase
To the heavens high above
To join a son, a daughter, friend
To be together once more as one
Oh lord you sent your son, our gift
To those who lend a heart
To those who've given all and more
For those life has forgot
We stand so near, so near Oh Lord
In praise, in solitude
Await a time, a time to share
A loved one entrusted unto you
Thank you Lord
Merry Christmas To All
We will Remember Them Until You Meet Again
By Roger Borchert
The Borchert Family Slave Lake, Alberta
[email protected]
Roger Borchert
November 11, 2012
For Remembrance Day 2012
Flurries of snow across our land
A chilly wind bites at the spine
As we stand for those who stood for all
In far off distant lands
Some recall the void, the pain within
Left in hearts, in minds, in lives
Who were impacted at the loss of those
Their lives never the same again
Friends recall fond memories
Child in tears for a mom or dad
A wife recalls the horror of war
That turned her life, a living hell
A mother or father stands in thought
A loss beyond belief
Of one who was their heart their soul
Since counting tiny toes upon their feet
Fellow soldiers, comrades
Loved ones, friends
In their minds they bring them near
In special thoughts of those they've lost
While fighting over there
We as Canadians
Stand proud, respect
All those who stood for all
Sent from a nation whose open heart
Has provided a world a home
Oh lord my heart so empty
As I stand, two minutes given
Just a moment's time
For the life they gave
On behalf of all of us
I cannot be prouder Canada
I could never turn away
From those who've shared
Their loved one forth
A debt we could not repay
Stand proud, Remember, Oh Canada
For those who stand for us
For their families, friends, and comrades too
For they gave for me and you
We are focused on the flower
Began in fields so far away
An image to be remembered now
On each Remembrance Day
We Who Remember Them
Are forever in their debt
By Roger Borchert
The Borchert Family Slave Lake, AB
[email protected]
Roger Borchert
December 25, 2011
Thinking of you this Christmas Eve Mr. Berry... Thank you so much for Standing so proudly for us as Canadians. I share the poem I wrote for Canada's fallen i8n Afghanistan.
For the Families of Our Fallen, This Christmas 2011
The wind is howling at my doorstep
This eve of Christmas Eve
The trees are bending low its clear
As Christmas day draws near
As I decked the tree this Christmas
I thought of those so brave
Of those who've lost a loved one
Who stepped forth for me and gave
They gave their all for Canada
A gift beyond compare
They stood a world away in time
Where few would tread or dare
So many loved ones share in tears
In thoughts they've left behind
Hugs once held so warm and close
A smile within a mind
The TREE has become so special now
For it holds a life time past
Its sparkling lights a memory's glow
Of a hero once held so near
As garland wrapped the tree in smiles
Those smiles of yesteryears
Those smiles held upon a face
Forever now held near
Each piece of tinsel a frozen tear
Shed at a time of loss
And now reflecting the reason why
For this hero was dearly loved
A true angel tops this Christmas tree
For is seen when looking high
As a loved one lifts their faces near
And a prayer races from a heart
A wish that they were standing near
A wish for laughter's sound
A warmth a hug once use to bring
Remains a memory oh so close
Oh Canada, our heroes gave
Their loved ones hold our hearts
Lord please reach out and hold them close
Please be so near this season forth
By: Roger Borchert
The Borchert Family, Slave Lake, Alberta
Our Thoughts, Our Hearts, Our Prayers
Wishing You All A Wonderful Christmas
[email protected]
Roger Borchert
November 8, 2009
Thank You Mr. Glyn Berry, Always Remembered
In Respect of our Military Families, Our Fallen, and Wounded on Remembrance Day
For what we take for granted
So many have died for
So many lives so vastly changed
At the dreadful cost of war
There is the good; there is the bad
A liberated nation cheers
Left in dread for those young souls lost
Devastated a world back home
Efforts to protect a peace
That no one thought was near
Laying lives upon the line
Visions at times so unclear
Lives touched by fear or lived in dread
Of wounded coming home
Of crosses lined in many rows
From a trip down a heroes road
I have been sitting on the bank
Of a river flowing by
Flowing heavy with the flood of tears
From their family’s eyes
For on this day of remembrance
Their thoughts, their dreams, their prayers
Are focused on a loved one lost
Leaving them in such despair
My heart it wants to reach out
Let them know I can’t forget
The gift they’ve laid for their fellow man
Tis the greatest gift to give
So humbled in a moment’s thought
So treasured was the step
That they took forth at their country’s call
Let it never be forgot
We measure freedom lightly now
For we’ve grown so familiar with
But if not for those who took this step
And gave this precious gift
Would we take it so very lightly
Would we have the chance to vent
About all that annoys and bothers us
Without retribution for what we’ve said
So thankful they stood so proudly for
All that we hold so dear
All that makes us Canada
For me it’s oh so clear
For some others they just don’t get it
They think so little of
What has been placed in front of them
At the cost of someone’s love
If I could send forth a message
Place it in a bottle, float it by
I’d provide a note of how much I care
For those whose tears are flowing by
If I could walk along this shore
Such a warming hug I’d give
To those who’ve lost a loved one
So we can live the way we live
By Roger Borchert
So Many gave so much so we could be who we are. So Proud to be Canadian
We will Remember Them
Our Hearts, Our Tears, Our Prayers
The Borchert Family, Slave Lake Alberta
[email protected]
Roger Borchert
September 28, 2009
In respect of the Loss of Glyn Berry, Canada's Senior Political Director at the Kandahar Provincial Reconstruction Team in Afghanistan
There are those who serve our nation’s needs
We seldom ever see.
We hardly know they’re out there
On behalf of you and me
They place forth a diplomacy
Which our leaders wish to voice
And foster forth the image why
We as Canadians rejoice
We rarely know of what they do
Or the risks that are involved
In completing their daily duties
For which they have been called
So sad we never comprehend
Or hear of what it cost
Until a tragic fateful day
When one of them is lost
He is listed with our fallen
Yet still we know so little of
This man we called a diplomat
He was somebody’s son
He had a wife and two fine sons
Worked hard towards that day
When we could look our foe in the eye
And know we’ve had our say
He stood amongst Peacekeepers
He stood along side the brave
He worked steadfastly towards the goals
Our Canada displayed
To voice our thoughts
One on one for our nation he did stand
They cut him down like our other sons
Within the reach of a terrorist’s hands
To the every day Canadian
We did not recognize
A hero had died on our behalf
And we let it slide on by
So little said about his loss
So little is recalled
Even less of what he has done
On behalf of all of us
We can no longer let this happen
For us he has led the way
Building bridges between nations
Building Peace towards a new day
At the Mission of Canada to the United Nations, Glyn Berry headed the Political Section and led Canada’s efforts to promote the international responsibility to protect. As chair of the working group of the UN Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, he was at the forefront of initiatives to improve peacekeeping. Your efforts Glyn will not be forgotten and have laid the foundations towards building bridges to a better world for so many. Thank you for standing proud and may you Rest in Peace.
By: Roger Borchert
The Borchert Family Slave Lake Alberta
Eileen Tay
September 20, 2008
~{Rest In Peace}~
L.L. P.
June 24, 2008
You are missed Glyn. You were taken care of by my Son's caring hands when you left this world.
Mirwais nazar Mohammad
December 23, 2007
Thank you for your courage and honor in serving your country and helping less fortunate people. May god rest your soul peace
Martina Ferguson & Family
January 29, 2007
to those who died,
we remember;
to those who survived,
we hear you;
to future generations,
let us never forget.
MCpl & Cpl (Retd) Verrall
August 3, 2006
Our family sends you it's deepest and sincere condolences. You are in our prayers.
Kevin, Rachel & Mathew Lambert
August 3, 2006
Our family wishes to express our condolences to the family. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerest regards,
Jack Jones
February 6, 2006
Deepest sympathy to you and your family. Glyn and I used to meet often in London during the mid-nineties, when we both worked on Balkans issues. I was shocked and saddened to hear of his death. Glyn will be remembered with affection and admiration by many.
Harvey Bryant
January 27, 2006
My family and I had the pleasure to have met Glyn and family during our tour in Cuba. Our condolences go out to You Valerie, Garth and Rhys. Glyn will be greatly missed by all.
Diane, Harvey, Sebastien and Suzanne Bryant
Dave Hanson
January 27, 2006
May he rest in peace
Brian Deighton
January 27, 2006
Each time I hear the story of Glyn and the soldiers who have suffered in the attack, I am filled with emotion. Although I do not know Glyn or his family, I get a strong sense that they are very high quality, and good people. I envy any individual who can make a profound difference as did Glyn Berry. Your example is an inspiration.
Phillip Warburton
January 26, 2006
I was a collegue of Glyn's in London England, and felt honoured to assist in the funeral today. I'm proud to have known him, and so very very proud of Gareth and Rhys, my friends, and the very moving tribute the gave to their father.
Canada has lost a great man who was making a real difference - may his legacy continue to inspire those who follow.
Lee Whitmore
January 26, 2006
My deepest regrets to the Berry family. I went to Queen's with his son Gareth and am sure that the honourable qualities displayed by the son are indicative of his father's integrity. Lieutenant(Navy) Lee Whitore
Jerry Emer
January 24, 2006
what a man.It seems like yesterday you and mrs. Berry left us in ny.It was my pleasure to have been the doorman to this great man and his soft spoken wife.open the door for his morning jog, then again after dinner with his beautiful wife. always pleasurable small conversation.I am deeply,deeply saddened as well as the staff here, it will always be his home.He has now a new doorman,a doorman in heaven where he waits for his beautiful family and friends. rest in peace mr. Berry my friend. Jerry
Niki Palmer
January 23, 2006
My heartfelt condolences to all those who suffer the loss of Glyn. As many have expressed, Glyn showed wisdom, courage and commitment to the challenges of South Afghanistan. I know that he gained the respect and trust of his Afghan colleagues; his loss is Afghanistan's loss. I remain in admiration of his many achievements and of his vision for change, which will endure.
Simon Higgens
January 23, 2006
A man of honour, integrity and wisdom, although I only knew Glyn for a short while he made a lasting impression on me. An enthusiastic and ever positive individual, he was always selfless in his support of others. My thoughts are very much with the Berry family at this tragic time.
Minna Jarvenpaa
January 23, 2006
I was saddened to hear about the death of Glyn Berry, and wish his family and friends great strength. Although I knew Glyn only a very short moment in Kandahar, I counted on being able to draw on his wisdom in the months ahead.
Wendy Phillips
January 23, 2006
I first met Glyn in London, just before he went to Afghanistan. I immediately knew he was absolutely the right person to deal with the complexities of the situation here in Afghanistan. I also knew he was a man I wanted to get to know well and given his experience, learn from. I was lucky, I had that opportunity. Glyn was totally committed to the work he was doing here. All who met him, acknowledged that he was a man of great humanity and compassion, a voice of reason, an advocate for finding Afghan solutions to Afghan problems. I know he was a great family man and loved his family dearly. Having spoken to some of his colleagues, I know Valerie was in his mind always. I said my goodbyes to Glyn at his repatriation from Kandahar. It was an emotional and moving time, extremely upsetting to say goodbye to a friend and colleague. I will miss Glyn dearly and know my friend Matthijs, who worked with Glyn daily and is very upset at his death, will miss him too. My thoughts are with Valerie and his sons. Be proud of him and the work he was doing, he made a difference.
Bob & Carolyn Hicks
January 22, 2006
Dear Val & boys,
We were sad to hear on the news of Glyn's death in Afghanistan. We have very fond memories of your family from our time in Cuba. We want you to know that we have been praying for you and will continue to pray that God will give you the strength you need to get through this difficult time.
With our deepest sympathy,
Bob, Carolyn, Jason and Angela Hicks
Marcel Ethier
January 20, 2006
I have just read about the tragic death of Glyn and wish to extend my deepest condolences to the Berry family. Prior to my retirement I had the pleasure of working with Glyn on several occasions and was always impressed with his sense of duty, loyalty, professionalism and courage. He will be greatly missed by his friends, his department and his country. Goodbye my friend.
Roy Fleming
January 20, 2006
I would wish to offer my sincere sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Glyn. It was clear from my contact with Glyn that he was a man of principle who deeply committed to his work and doing what he believed in.
Fahima Fatah
January 19, 2006
My hearfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Mr. Glyn Berry. As an Afghan Canadian I thank and respect him for his dedication to the human cause. God bless.
Hugh Walker
January 19, 2006
I would like to express my deepest condolences to the Berry family. I, like others, found Glyn a man completely dedicated to the work he was doing in southern Afghanistan. In the short time I knew him he made a lasting impression on me and I know he will be sorely missed.
Babu Rahman
January 19, 2006
My deepest condolenaces to Glyn's family and friends. I only met him briefly but he exuded a quiet sense of dignity and was clearly commited to an honourable and critically important task. It will be all the more difficult to do without him.
Louise Perrotta
January 19, 2006
Having worked with Glyn in Southern Afghanistan, I know that he was a good man, deeply committed to improving the lives of those less fortunate. His death has come as a profound shock to all of us who had the privilege of working with him. He will be remembered as a voice of reason and compassion, and will be sorely missed by friends and colleagues. He made important contributions to stabilisation of one of the most unstable regions in the world - which will benefit the local population and the world at large. That is a very remarkable achievement. I would like to add my very sincere sympathies to those of others and would wish his family and friends to know that our thoughts and hearts are with them in the wake of this tragic event.
Toronto Toronto
January 19, 2006
On behalf of myself and my family; I'd like to express our deepest sympathies to the Berry family. He was a good man, who served his country well. He shall never be forgotten, but honoured. God bless you all. God bless Canada.
Lucia Fredette
January 18, 2006
Thank you , Mr. Berry, for your committment to Canada. I am sure your family and friends and country will miss you.
Lisa Del Guidice
January 18, 2006
I did not have the pleasure of knowing Mr. Berry personally but I am a friend and past colleague of Mr. Berry's son, Gareth. They say we inherit traits of our parents and after reading so many wonderful stories about Mr. Berry, I know where Gareth gets his kindness, sweetness and loving nature. Gareth, all of us at Towers Perrin mourn your loss but know your Dad is at peace for making a difference in this world. May you find strength knowing your Dad is a hero .. not just for Canadians but for all of us who witness this senseless death.
With love my friend .....
Lisa
Will Munsey
January 18, 2006
Heart felt condolences on your loss. My prayers are for you and your family.
Mike Costa
January 18, 2006
Your loss and your families sacrifice shall not be forgotten by this greatful Canadian.
May God give you rest and comfort for your family and loved ones.
steve uppal
January 18, 2006
Very sorry and said to hear the sudden death of a fellow Canadian that brought the "story" to us from a world that is so different. May you find peace with the Lord. Our thoughts go to your wife and children.
Charles Wendt
January 18, 2006
January 18, 2006
Our condolences to his family especially his wife and two sons. It was a good thing he was doing trying to make other peoples lives better. I will continue to remember him and some of our brief, but enjoyable conversations at the bus stop in Ottawa. Our prayers are with him - God Bless.
Gord Clark
January 18, 2006
Thank you Mr. Berry from a grateful Canadian. May you rest in peace and the admiration that Canadians feel for you be a comfort to your family and friends.
Betty Vanderburg
January 18, 2006
To the family and friends of Glyn Berry:
There are no words to express our deepest sorrow at the death of Glyn and the loss to you as family and to all of Canada.
We thank you for allowing Glyn to be a peaceful force in a violent situation. We pray that the memories of his care and compassion will give you the courage to face this intense loss. May His life be an example to many who are determined to oppose violence with peaceful means.
With our warmest greetings to all who knew Glyn personally
Betty and Herman Vanderburg
Jasbir Singh
January 18, 2006
Our sincere symapthies with family and friends. Glyn Berry is there in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you the strength and courage to bear this loss.
Lynda and Jim Teskey
January 18, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to family and friends. Our prayers are with you. May God give you all comfort, strength and peace at this time.
rob calihoo
January 18, 2006
Thank you for all you have done for this wonderful country of ours.
rob.c
I Schellenberg
January 17, 2006
WE EXTEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF GLYN BERRY. HIS LIFE WAS FULL OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS ,AND CANADA WAS SO FORTUNATE TO HAVE BEEN SERVED BY A MAN OF SUCH KNOWLEDGE AND INTEGRITY . WE KNOW THAT THIS IS OF LITTLE COMFORT RIGHT NOW--BUT AS TIME PASSES YOU WILL BE ABLE TO REMEMBER WITH JOY AND SADNESS MIXED, WHAT A WONDERFUL LEGACY HE LEFT BEHIND. AS CANADIANS WE ARE DEEPLY HUMBLED BY HIS SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY AND CONTRIBUTION TO PEACE. MAY GOD COMFORT YOU, AND GRANT YOU HIS 'PEACE' THAT PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING .
charles Prefrontaine
January 17, 2006
My sympathies to the Berry family and friends for this sudden loss. Peacemaking begins by listening. Understanding grows when we walk in anothers' shoes and Love makes it possible. "Blessed are the Peacemakers."
Bill & Raylene MacEachern
January 17, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.This was a tragedy that never should have happened.May God Bless.
westly pink
January 17, 2006
Thankyou for serving all of us in Canada, you leave as a hero to us
Rest and I will remember you for all time as i do all those who serve so bravley
Lori & Dale Bates
January 17, 2006
It is with a heavy heart that we send this message. To the entire Berry family, our deepest sympathies. We am sure you are as proud of him as you must know that all of Canada is!
Dave Adams
January 17, 2006
Our condolences to his family. It was a good thing he was doing trying to make other peoples lives better. He is in our thoughts.
Jacqueline Boehm
January 17, 2006
I cannot help but express my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Glyn. There is no greater gift that one can give than to give a life for a friend in this case a country of friends. I deeply respect the choice Glyn made to represent his country and to serve in our names. I am forever greatful. God Bless Glyn and his family. My thoughts and prayers are with them at this time.
In Sympathy
Jacqueline Boehm
Fort Saskatchewan, AB
C/RSM Stephen Gallard CMO LOF
January 17, 2006
The courage and dedication it took to serve in a hostile arena only showed the humanity and compassion Glynn had for his fellow mankind. He embraced selfless acts of kindness and paid the ultimate price for his willingess to serve.His efforts will continue to influence all who follow in his spirit and Canada will grieve along with his family and friends in this loss.May God be with all who knew and cared for him in this time of grieving.
CMO Frontiersmen
C Germann
January 17, 2006
To Glyn's family:
Please know that many people are thinking of you during this challenging time. Rest in Peace Glyn.
Joanne Baxter
January 17, 2006
No words can describe the loss that canadians feel for all the hardwork and dedication Glyn Berry has done for Canada. I am forever grateful - Thank you. May it help to know that my thoughts and prayers go to the family. I believe that tears can heal, that memories can comfort, that love lives on forever. With Sympathy
Jeanette Friedenberger
January 17, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. It really takes a wonderful person to risk their life for his country and Mr Berry chose to do that for Canada. Unfortunately he paid the highest price. Rest in peace.
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