Gareth William Christian

Gareth William Christian

Gareth Christian Memoriam

Published by Vancouver Sun on Jan. 13, 2007.

To Gareth with Love Gareth William Christian August 26, 1983 ~ January 13, 2002 A bud on this earth, now a bloom in heaven Five years have gone by and we love and miss you "G". Your smile, spirit and love of life has helped to create our path to healing and positive changes in our own lives. Thank-you to all of Gareth's beloved friends and ours, those who have swept away those dark days and shown us again-the serenity of falling snowflakes, crisp mornings, sunlit eves, adventurous travels and the sheer joy of laughter. With pure care and love, we thank those that put themselves before their own grief and those that have walked into our lives with great compassion. We continue to look for options to help with "bipolar depression and the prevention of suicide" and realize that "our losses" must be discussed to help others find hope and the strength to live life. It is so difficult to say goodbye so we won't -"G" we will always remember you as..."loving each one of us and know that you are only a breath away in eternal love." We ask that you light a candle for G. It is not how someone leaves this world but how we imprint our love and live life to the fullest while we are here... with thankful prayers... Leslie, Emily and James XOXO

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