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Daniel Gress
March 20, 2019
Our present day students in the University of Ottawa School of Music, particularly percussion students, are reminded daily of Allan and his contributions when he was a student here by a plaque located outside the hallway leading into the Percussion Studio which has been designated as Allans Alley. Those of us who knew Allan and worked with him cherish our association with him and we truly miss him.
Daniel Gress
Director of Performance Studies
School of Music
University of Ottawa
Inna Vinokourov
March 30, 2006
Dear Suzanne, Michael and Sara
I feel very sorry for your loss.
I never met Allan, but I knew him from your stories and I know how proud you were on his accomplishments.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Dale and Chris Hayward
March 29, 2006
Although Chris and I hadn't seen Al in about 3 years we were terribly saddened to hear of his illness and, eventual, death. It seems like yesterday that we were driving Matt over to your place so that he, and Jamie, could work with Al on some piece of music. Al's presence was always welcome at our house as well. He was inevitably polite and caring and filled our place with light and laughter. We are honoured that we got to bask in his light for a little while. Thank you for having such a wonderful son/brother. He touched many lives, including ours.
Maria and Menno Dekleer
March 28, 2006
Suzanne,Michael,Sara
We are deeply saddened by Allan's passing.There are not really any words we can say to ease your pain so we will say a prayer for you.
Sincerely,
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Monica Guenter
March 28, 2006
Dear Miskell family, and Caitlin,
"May choirs of angels carry you and sing thee to thy rest, sweet prince..."
I knew Allan only from a distance, from my place in the orchestra. I've been touched by his musicality and display of strength beyond my own. May you feel comfort during this difficult time, he will be sorely missed, and heartfully remembered...
Ewa and Artur Baumann
March 27, 2006
Dear Suzanne, Michael and Sara,
We would like to express our deepest sympathies on loss of Allan.
We have never met Allan, but heard so many wonderful stories about him. Our hearts go out to you all in this very difficult moment.
He'll always be with you and look over you every day and rest assure that he'll never be forgotten by the people he touched and the people like us who he never met.
We think about you all, with love
Ewa and Artur
Virginia Ross
March 27, 2006
My deepest condolences to you and your family in this time of sorrow. I know you have been on a long and difficult journey and my heart goes out to you. God bless.
Larry & Rose Swan
March 27, 2006
Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Megan, Melissa, Margaret and Richard Preston
March 27, 2006
Dear Suzanne, Michael and Sara:
We are deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your son and brother, Allen. Our sincere sympathies and prayers are with your family at this time.
Sincerely;
Megan Murphy
March 27, 2006
Allan was so precious in every way, he will always be missed by the lives he touched. I can't make it to his funeral today and I feel horrible for it, but I just wanted to write and say that he really was a great person who was extremely ambitous and musically inclined. My sympathies go out to everyone who ever knew him, but especially his family. Rest in peace.
Helene & Jean-Claude Desjardins
March 27, 2006
to the Miskell family
Our sympathies on your loss. Our thoughts are with you
Charles Millard
March 27, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the family. You are in my prayers
Christina Merkis
March 26, 2006
Allan was one of the kindest and sweetest people I ever met. He came to watch Harry Potter with me and a few friends, he gave me a valentine in our first year of University and was an all around entertaining guy to be around. He always made me laugh.
During our first year University there was this one piece we had to learn for one of the history classes and Allan would always sing it. I forget the piece, but the word "speranza" was in it and everytime he sang that piece it always made me smile.
He had a great passion for music and had a smile on his face every time I saw or talked to him.
I will always miss him.
Katie Guibord RN
March 26, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your dear son and brother, Allan. He holds a special place in many hearts. His courage and conviction were admired by many and we felt honoured to have been there for him while in hospital. Allan is a "special" angel who will help guide you and keep you all safe. God Speed Allan.
Gloria and David Gray
March 26, 2006
Dear Miskell Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Allan befriended our daughter Amanda Gray, in Ottawa and many good times were shared while Allan was in the Band with Dave Blair and friends. Music was Allan's life and we know that heavens' drums will be played in a very special way with the battons being passed to Allan there! May God be with you as you face all your tomorrows.
I met Allan at the first band (Keystone Species)concert they played in at the Ottawa Exhibition.
A wonderful memory and a tribute to a very special person.
Joanne and Jacques Goyette
March 26, 2006
Jacques and I wish to extend our sympathies to you and your family during this very trying time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Tina Leach
March 26, 2006
Caitlin, you and Allan have that special kind of love that is very rare and that will never go away. Hang on to that love as you get through the times ahead. You will miss Allan terribly but you will always cherish his memories and feel his love. Be strong.
Joseph Moran
March 26, 2006
To the Miskell Family and Caitlin,
It was an absolute priviledge to know Allan as a bandmate and good friend for six years. I will sorely miss practicing with him in Carlsbad Springs, playing shows together, visiting him "next-door" in rez, and his jazz drumming at Nostalgica. His courage, witnessed from the day he entered the hospital till the day he passed, was humbling.
With sadness and fond memories,
Joseph
Peter Holt
March 26, 2006
My heart and deepest sympathies go out to Allan's family and to Caitlin in this diffucult time. Allan was a great person, always had a smile on his face and touched a lot of lives and will be missed by everyone. He also was an amazing drummer and was taken from us way too soon
Bob Desjardins
March 25, 2006
My sincere sympathy to the Miskell family. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Kevin Papineau
March 25, 2006
I met Allan through friends of his and will never forget my almost instant affection for him. He was there simply because he'd been invited by his friend. Through the course of that evening I learned his passion for music and his commitment to his friends. It was easy to admire him for who he was.
We are all very lucky to have known such a wonderful young man.
Kevin "Gallagher" Papineau
Denis Hupe
March 25, 2006
My sympaties, Mike, and familly, on the death of your son Allan. We were friends in Hillcrest High, a long time ago. Take good care of yourselves. Denis and Marie.
Kari Verge
March 25, 2006
My condolences to the Miskel family and Caitlin. Al will be missed by all of us and remembered for his smille and his beat. I hope that he finds his Mobius and can always play his music.
Dave Dawson
March 25, 2006
No words can describe the pain of losing Allan. He was beloved by all his friends and family. But we know that where he is now, there is great music all the time - probably lots of percussion.
Wendy Desjardins & family
March 25, 2006
Those who bloom in the hearts of others never fade away.
May you find comfort and strength in your memories. Allan will be missed by those who were blessed to know him.
Barbara McKinney
March 25, 2006
Dear Suzanne, Michael & Sara
Just a note to let you know that you are in our thougths and prayers. As you know we didn't know Allan personally, only from Sara; but you could feel the sense of love,admiration and pride that she had of her big brother.
Again, we are so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely;
Barbara, Vaughn, Taelor & Ainsley Mckinney
Merrigan Shields
March 24, 2006
Allan was one of the nicest guys that I have ever known. He was truly an amazing person. I will never forget his friendship and his kindness to me.
Sylvie Thibodeau
March 24, 2006
My sincere sympathy to the Miskell familly. I will remember Allan, with his big smile very polite young man. I sure will miss him. I met Allan, first time at the hospital (Module L). My prayers are with you.
Diana Miskell
March 24, 2006
To my brother Mike, my sister-in-law Suzanne, and my darling niece Sara, words are not enough to express what Lance and I feel for you right now. Allan was an exceptional person, gifted, when we hear music we think of him, so we think of him all the time. We are with you in spirit right now, and in person in a few months. Love, Diana and Lance
YVETTE &RICHARD MUSSELY
March 24, 2006
OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Susannah Juteau
March 24, 2006
My condolences to the Miskell family. Allan was a great person and his strength and courage is to be admired by all. I went to school with him until grade 8 and he was always cheerful and friendly to everyone. He has impacted us all. It will take a long time to heal from this great loss. We’ll miss you Allan! - your Ramsayville School friend
Michelle Day(Desjardins)
March 24, 2006
I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to Suzanne,Michael & Sara...My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.Allan was an inspiration to many. He will be greatly missed..
Mike D Riley
March 24, 2006
Allan was a great kid. My son Matt and he hung around together for years, from early school days into young adulthood. Only the good ones make friendships that last over time. I saw Allan a lot in his younger days, got to know him some, and I will miss him. My best wishes to you all.
Natasha Juteau
March 24, 2006
"Those we love are never really lost to us--we feel them in so many special ways--through friends they always cared about and dreams they left behind,in beauty that they added to our days...in words of wisdom we still carry with us
and memories that never will be gone...Those we love are never really lost to us--for everywhere their special love lives on."
It was a pleasure to have taken care of Allan. May the love of friends and family be a source of comfort to the Miskell family at this time.
Natasha Juteau RN
Donna Perrin
March 24, 2006
Hi Michael, Suzanne and Sara
My deepest regrets on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Donna Perrin
Guy Allard
March 24, 2006
My condolences go out Mr. and Mrs. Miskell and anyone who held a place in Allan's heart. I know it's been a couple years and Allan and I had lost touch, but know that my thoughts and prayers are with him and his loved ones in his passing.
Kris Zebarth
March 24, 2006
I first met Al when he joined the Ottawa River Youth Band and immediately knew that we had a special person in the band. His musical skills were far better than expected and kept improving, his demeanour was always positive and he was just fun to have in the room. He always had that big smile on his face and that twinkle in his eye. He would literally light up the room every time he showed up.
As time went by and he started to get sick, he never lost his great attitude and that huge smile. Everytime I saw him, he would stop to chat and see how things were going. I never once heard him complain about his situation, never once saw him get down about what was going on. He was such an inspiration in so many ways that it'll be a long time before we ever see another one like him.
My deepest sympathies to his family. It is clear where Al got his positive attitude from. He left a mark on everyone he met. We might never hear his drums again, but we will always remember the wonderful rhythm in which he lived his life. We'll miss you Al.
Sandra Delorme/Elliott
March 24, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to you all on the lost of your son.
Love (Cousin Sandra and Family
Michael & Marta Cope
March 24, 2006
We shall remember Allan for his love of Caitlin, his extraordinary talent and expressive personality. Allan and Caitlin's love for each other means our two families are knitted together in grief. Mike and Suzanne raised a truly remarkable son. He is forever a part of us.
Andrew Portolesi
March 24, 2006
You know, I don't think I've met a person more passionate about music than Allan. It was what he loved, and he was truly gifted at it.
I knew Allan in high school. He was the kind of guy that always made you smile. Devoted and reliable, he was involved in anything that had to do with music, sharing his love of music with everyone around him.
The fact he is no longer honing his craft to become the truly exceptional percussionist he was bound to be is a terrible tragedy. He will be missed.
Omond Enright
March 24, 2006
We wish to extendour deepest sympathy to all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
Aunt Colette & Uncle Omond
Cousins- Bill & Matthew
Marc-André Bélair
March 24, 2006
My deepest and most heartfelt condolences to Allan's family and friends.
I have fond memories of Allan during high school, through our involvement in various musicals and the A/V Crew. He was always a bright ray of sunshine in our lives. He brought laughter and smiles to all our faces.
He will be fondly remembered, and will be in my prayers, as will his family.
Matthew Riley
March 24, 2006
My sincerest condolences to the Miskell family and great friends.
Allan was a very good friend of mine, from Grade through until high School. My memory of cheerful and joyous times in his company will never fade away.
Sincerely,
Matthew B. Riley
Department of Music , University of Ottawa
March 24, 2006
On behalf of the students, professors, administrative staff and friends of the Department of Music, we wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Allan, a gifted young musician, will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all of us.
Christina MacDougall
March 24, 2006
My deepest sympathies to Allan's family. He was a great person.
I'd like to share a memory. I remember the first time I met Al. It was an Ottawa River Youth Band practice probably 10 years ago. Our previous drummer had been less than stellar. Al walks in, picks up the music and sightreads the first piece, which included a drum solo, almost perfectly. Our jaws hit the floor. He was with the band for 4 more years and I have many great memories of him.
He was a fabulous musician, a good friend, a brave soul and an overall great human being. He will be missed.
Margaret & Mark Montagano (nee Cope)
March 24, 2006
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. We knew Allan only through stories and pictures from our neice, Caitlin. He was an extraordinary young man. Our thoughts are with you.
Vicki Meyouhas
March 24, 2006
I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to all involved. Allan was without a doubt one of the bravest, most optimistic and mature individual I have encountered. He fought a strong and dignified battle until the very end and will always be remembered that way. It was such a privilege to have taken care of him throughout his battle and in the last few days of his life, I learned a lot from him. He is a great example of the resiliency of the human spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with the Miskell family during this difficult time.
Vicki Meyouhas RN
Carole Savage
March 24, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to all the family in this difficult moment. He was lucky to have parents like you. With love...
Carole, Ronald & Francis Savage and
Fernand Sabourin
June & Jim Brown
March 24, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of great sorrow
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