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Memories and Condolences
for James Kreppner
25 Entries
Ginette Fournier
June 14, 2009
To the Kreppner and Swann family,
It was with great sadness that I read about the passing of James. I felt priviledged to have known him for his contribution to our board of directors at Harbour Square and on the Health Club Committee. I admired his composure, sense of fairness, and dedication.
Antonia, this might be only a small consolation in your tragic loss, but be assured that James' legacy will never be forgotten.
Cheryl Arneson
June 2, 2009
To the Kreppner/Swann family,
On behalf of CANAC (Canadian Association of Nurses in AIDS Care), and the Board, we would like to extend our deepest sympathies for the loss of a very special person. James commitment and persistence to the issues around AIDS and Hep C served as an example and inspiration to so many. It is because of people like him that HIV treatment moved at such a rapid rate nationally, over all these years, making life immeasureably better for so many. His legacy will hopefully live on and inspire many more of us to continue the fight.
On a personal note, I met James probably closer to 20 years ago, when I was involved in HIV care at Sick Kids. I'm glad I had the opportunity to meet him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time, but may James passion and accomplishments serve to temper the grief.
Kind regards,
Cheryl Arneson
President
CANAC
Antonia Swann
June 1, 2009
Dear Richard,
I know your friendly voice from our answering machine for the Monday night meetings. Everyone at HALCO is so warm and wonderful to James and I know how important HALCO was to him. Thank you from James and me for making a difference to what matters most and for all your kindess and goodness all these years.
Kind regards,
Smudge (Antonia)
Antonia Swann
June 1, 2009
Dear Susan,
Yes the fight continues. It is my hope that co-infected people will be able to get organ transplants in our country before another person dies unnecessarily.
Kind regards,
Smudge (Antonia)
Kind regards,
Smudge (Antonia)
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Antonia Swann
June 1, 2009
Dear Gudrun,
Thank you. Yes James and John and a few key others led the fight.
Kind regards,
Smudge (Antonia)
Antonia Swann
June 1, 2009
Dear Sandy,
Thank you so much. James truly represented justice.
Kind regards,
Smudge (Antonia)
Antonia Swann
June 1, 2009
Dear Susan,
Thank you very much for your thoughtful words about James.
Kind regards,
Smudge (Antonia)
Antonia Swann
June 1, 2009
Dear Cathy,
Thank you very much for your support. It is so good to hear the stories of the past of James. I agree Canada has lost someone outstanding.
Kind regards,
Smudge (Antonia)
Antonia Swann
June 1, 2009
Dear Geri,
Thank you so much. It means a lot.
Kind regards,
Antonia
Antonia Swann
June 1, 2009
Dear Gary,
I know James was very protective over his family and over me too. He mentioned how much he liked you many times over the years. Take care,
Smudge (Antonia)
Antonia Swann
June 1, 2009
Dear Lynda,
Thank you so much. He was a truly great man.
Kind regards,
Smudge (Antonia)
Antonia Swann
June 1, 2009
Dear Marlene,
Thank you for your kind message. James often talked about how much he enjoyed working with you and how much he liked the DOJ. It is such a loss for all of us.
Kind regards,
Smudge (Antonia)
Steve Westlake
May 29, 2009
Smudge,
I am deeply saddened to hear about James. Although I have not kept in contact with James over the years he will always remain in my heart as one of my dearest friends.
The times spent with James in those first years of adulthood always seem to come to the surface when sharing stories and memories with other people. He helped shape the person I am today.
My condolences to the Swann and Kreppner families.
Lynda Eunson
May 28, 2009
Antonia my sincere sympathy to you ..........I remember, with appreciation, the many years that James served on our Board. I always admired his political achievements in the face of his own personal suffering. My heart goes out to you.
Sincerely, Lynda Eunson
Marlene Thomas
May 26, 2009
I was James' articling principal at the federal Department of Justice in Toronto in the late 1980's. I remember a gentle and brave man who made a difference despite his suffering.
Martin Watson
May 26, 2009
To the Kreppner and Swann families: My sympathies to you at this time of your great loss. I remember James from high school at Williams years ago when we both volunteered in the library. Although this was over thirty years in the past I never forgot that he befriended me, a kid who was kind of an outcast.
Thank you James, and God bless.
Gary Hepple
May 25, 2009
To the Kreppner and Swann families; My deepest sympathy to all for your loss. I was deeply sadenned to read of the death of James. I knew him many years ago while attending school in Aurora, and sitting with him watching the softball games while he kept "watch" over his brother Bill.
I feel it to be an honour to have known and befriended him. His presence will be missed tremendously.
Geri Doherty
May 25, 2009
I've just read the wonderful tributes to James, and although I didn't know him very well, I would like to add that what impressed me especially was his humility and self-effacement whenever he was complimented on his achievements. My deepest sympathy to you, Antonia, on the loss of your partner, and may I add how much I admire your own impressive achievements and personal qualities.
May 24, 2009
Many of you knew James as an adult who influenced the laws and liabilities related to tainted blood making your lives safer. The James I knew was a teenager sitting in the kitchen with my brother,Steve playing chess (always humming), swimming and laughing in the pool, sharing a family meal and, above all, never letting his disease get him down. The boys were always planning their futures and along with Steve and Mike, they made their dreams come true. From the time he was 14, James was destined to become a lawyer. He was always a deep thinker and wise beyond his years! Antonia, you have been a remarkable partner and I admire the courage and committment you made to James. You were certainly always a part of that 'dream'. Canada has truly lost a great soul.
Cathy Blogg (nee Westlake)
Susan Spytz
May 23, 2009
To the Kreppner and Swann families: It was with sadness that I read of James' passing and I send my sincere condolences. I was honoured to know James if for only a short time several years ago. He certainly was an amazing and dedicated man. His determination has changed life for many. He will be sorely missed.
Many times I have thought of the Swann family even though we have lost touch over the years. God bless. Susan Spytz (Wellington, Ontario)
Sandy Wynia Katz
May 20, 2009
Dear Smudge, the Kreppner Family, the Swann Family and James' many close friends,
It is still hard to believe that the physical presence of James is no longer in the world. I was honoured to be friends with him for a time. The very thought of him makes me smile and I continue to be in awe at his wisdom and strength and his willingness to embrace life in the face of the hand life dealt him. On top of that, to spend his precious energy righting the wrongs that affected him and so many others and fighting to make our blood supply and health system better for all of us are also a testimony to just the kind of person James Kreppner was.
My heart goes out to all of you. Please know that I, and many others, are walking alongside you in your pain and grieving. I will never forget James and I know his spirit is and will continue to shine strong in this world.
May you be comforted by your memories.
peace
Sandy Wynia Katz
Antonia Swann
May 20, 2009
James is irreplaceable. I hope we never forget his message to be ever vigilant in keeping blood safety paramount.
Gudrun Klingelstein
May 19, 2009
It was just in the last couple of days that I was thinking of James. How He and John Platter had held the Blood System accountable. It is thorough James's hard work and dedication that hemphiliacs in Canada have been able to have an extension on their lives. We will truely miss James. Our sympathy and condolescences to James's family and to Smudge.
On behalf of John Wilson past chair of Hemophilia-Ottawa Valley Branch
Susan Wilson
May 19, 2009
My heart goes out for everyone who's life James touched and to his family and friends" The honour of knowing this amazing young man, what he stood and fought for, you were all apart of his incredible journey, it's not over. It's just begun."
Richard Lobodzinski
May 19, 2009
James Kreppner was a tireless advocate who did so many wonderful things to keep the movement alive and necessary. I will never forget watching the CNN/Time magazine documentary in which he was the centre of the story about tracking down tainted blood and holding those responsible. James, Godspeed. As I have said many times, thank you for caring. Thank you for your work. - Rick L., HALCO
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