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Sandee Kimmons
December 15, 2013
Remembering our beautiful Dan
....Although the years go by, the light you gave us all will never go out. Your face, smile and sparkling eyes often come into my mind, and make me smile. I especially smile inside when I remember your face when a good looking girl walked into the room a.k.a your cousin Genevieve. So many great memories.
The best of our love to you Dan! Aunt Sandee, Genna, Nicholas and Patrick xoxo
Meredith Egan
January 20, 2006
Dear Bourdages family
Im very very sorry to hear about Dainel Ive know Dan the man since grade four he has been one of my best freinds since then. We alwasy had something to do at school work, or play out side. He has beeen very important in my life and he will alwasy be in my heart I wish you the best and i will pray for you every day.
Meredith Egan
David, Grace and Sean O'Keefe
December 27, 2005
Sue, Luc and family
We were very sorry to hear about Dan's passing. It's hard to find words that will bring you comfort at this time but you'll have many wonderful memories to help you through this difficult time. We can remember the times when we were able to speak with Daniel and he always had a smile. His joyfulness will be a great loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
DONNA CRAIG
December 23, 2005
Sue & Family,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your son Daniel. I just found out from Sonya today about this very sad news. I never met Daniel but I remember Sue when you were pregnant how excited you were about having twins. From reading all the entries in Daniel guest book he was a very well liked boy and will be greatly missed my all. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.
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Marianne Leger
December 21, 2005
Sue and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dave Clermont
December 21, 2005
Luc and Sue, my condolences for your loss. I did not know Daniel but my heart goes out to you both for your strength and devotion. It's times like these that make us realize the fortune and joy our children bring to our lives. We are truly blessed with these precious gifts. I was unable to attend as I was out of town and send my sympathy to you both and your family. Regards, Dave Clermont
Roberto Santos
December 21, 2005
Mr. and Mrs. Bourdages and Family
I had the privilege of being the principal at St. Isidore Catholic School when Daniel joined us. It was an honor to have such a wonderful boy in our school. His joy of life not only lifted all our hearts, but made us better people. It is no surprise that his loss has had such an impact both at St. Isidore and All Saints. We should all learn a lesson from Daniel---Live Life to the fullest. May the peace of God be with you.
With greatest respect and admiration for all of you and Daniel.
Mr. Bob Santos
Nanci Murray
December 21, 2005
Dear Sue and family,
Wanted to express my heartfelt sympathy over the loss of your beloved son Daniel. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Christine Benvenuti
December 21, 2005
Bourdages Family,
I did not have the pleasure of *knowing* Daniel but I did hear stories about him all the time from my niece, Amanda and her mom, Penny. He ceratinly touched Amanda's life as well as many more.
As I read, the guest book, my first reaction was to cry with sadness for your loss. But reading all of the wonderful stories about how your son touched so many really must make you proud. What a wonderful job you did raising such a fine young man.
I pray for your family at this very difficult time. I pray for Dan's friends to remember all the good that came from knowing him.
Christine and Nick Benvenuti
(Amanda's aunt and uncle)
David Weckworth
December 21, 2005
My name is David Weckworth and I first met Daniel when he came into my class in grade 3. I was lucky enough to be the one he sat beside. Over the years at St. Isidores, he became a great friend and one of the boys.
Dan was a great sports fan and he especially liked his Ottawa Senators. He always liked to join in any game that was going on, either in the gym or outside. He was the best soccer goalie any team could have. There were many recesses that we stayed in with Dan (especially in the winter) and played basketball. He loved to take the ball and as we pushed his wheelchair up the court, we helped him shoot for the basket. The game always ended with a smile from Dan as the bell rang for classes to start again.
I think we will always remember our trips to the Pakenham Ski Hill. We had great times watching Dan speeding down the hill in the tube with Mrs. Graham. We were all cheering them at the bottom led by Rosalie.
One of my best experiences with Dan was last year at the track and field meet. He was so excited to get to go and compete with us. The look on his face when he crossed the finish line … I will never forget. You won your gold medal Dan!
Our final school trip last year was to the Y-camp. After a long day of activities we finished the day listening to music and dancing. As I recall, Dan’s favourite song was YMCA, although I think he laughing at all of us – especially Mrs. Graham and Rosalie trying to do all the actions. Last Wednesday at school, we had our Christmas dance and again Dan showed off his awesome dancing skills. His smile could be seen across the whole gym and even people who hadn’t got to know Dan that well, could see that day, how special he was.
Dan you taught us more than you could ever know. Every day we spent with you, we learned how to always take a positive outlook on things. Your smile could brighten anyone’s day and just being with you filled our lives with joy. Dan, I’ve had so many memories with you and will never forget the wonderful times. You always were able to fit in with everyone and participate in everything you could. It was such a pleasure to have known you and a great honour to be considered your friend.
You are an inspiration to us all and will be remembered for your caring … positive … outgoing personality and especially your smile.
Thank you for your friendship Dan, I will miss you more than you can imagine and you will always have a place in my heart.
Love, David
Kate McCormick
December 20, 2005
Dear Bourdages Family,
For the short time that I knew Daniel, he always made me feel warm inside from his exuberant smile, wonderful sense of humour, kind and loving soul, and inspiring spirit. He truly was one of a kind, and I don't think anyone could've asked for a better friend. He loved to have fun, and had a smile that would light up a room anywhere, anytime. He made the best of his short life, and had a big impact on mine. He will always have a special place in my heart, and will never ever be forgotten.
Rebecca Heron
December 20, 2005
Sue and Family
I would like to offer you my deepest sympathy and condolence.
Sue I remember the day you came into the office and told us all you were having twins, how excited you were. God gave Daniel to us for a little time to enjoy his smiles and laughter before calling him home. My thoughts and payers are with you all.
Patricia Shapiro
December 20, 2005
Dear Ms. Kimmons and Mr. Bourdages: Wanted to say a very sincere "thank you" to you for thinking of the OCTC Foundation as a suggested recipient of donations in lieu of flowers. Daniel was a great kid - I met him this summer at the OCTC camp for youngsters who use voice-output machines. In a few days, I will send you the great photo of Daniel taken when he went sailing this summer as part of this camp. Daniel had a way of making a real impression on people - I only met him a few times, but will remember him always.
Shannon (Heal) Theriault
December 20, 2005
Dear Mr. And Mrs. Bourdages,
I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Dan from OCTC from both the school and our summer camps that we hold. Daniel had the most infectious smile and positive attitude. His sense of humour always amazed me. Daniel had such a gentle way about him, a kind, patient soul with that twinkle in his eye. I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
You and your family have my deepest sympathies.
Wendy Robinson-Kealy
December 20, 2005
Sue and Family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and my thoughts are with you through this very difficult time.
Christine Skubiski
December 20, 2005
Dear Sue, Luc and family.
There are no words that can express the sadness in my heart for you all. I am sorry I never met Daniel, from all the notes, he certainly brightened up the lives of so many people, I am sure he will continue to do so in Heaven. God Bless you all.
Christine
Nicole Corneau
December 20, 2005
Sue and Family
I would like to offer you my deepest sympathy and condolence.
I can’t image what you are all going through. My thoughts and payers are with you all.
Take care
Connie (Regimbald), Corey, Scott Weston
December 19, 2005
Dear Luc and Sue and children,
Our deepest sympathies are with you at this time. I will always remember Daniel playing baseball with all of his friends...and his great smile.
We will say a special prayer for him!
Lisa Huras
December 19, 2005
To The Bourdages Family,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I am an EA at St. Isidore and met Dan over one year ago. He immediately stole my heart with his smile. I soon learned that behind that smile was one of the most amazing people I have ever met. He had the gift of lighting up any room he entered.
I once took my family to watch him play baseball. He hit a homerun....My children were so impressed that his disability did not stop him from playing sports. I was quick to explain that his disability did not stop him from doing anything. He was always smiling and always lived life to the fullest, regardless how he felt.
I will miss his strength, his laugh and his ever loving smile.
Dan, you are my hero and will remain in my heart forever. I will miss you deeply.
Deepest sympathy,
Ms. Lisa Huras
Alexandre Iacovitti-Villeneuve
December 19, 2005
Dear Bourdages Family,
My name is Alexandre Iacovitti-Villeneuve. I want to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family in the passing of Daniel. I've known Daniel for the past four years from St. Isidore School and All Saints High School and I cannot tell you what a wonderful friend he was. Daniel was always smiling and a joy to be around. He loved being around his friends and doing what all of us were doing and we loved having him around us to. Daniel was always a part of us. He would put a smile on your face no matter what happened that day all you had to do, was look in his eyes and whatever you were feeling bad about would go away. A true Angel. Daniel has what the world lacks today, love towards people. Daniel lived life in the most wonderful way, he was always happy. There is no other word but happy for Daniel. I have wonderful pictures of Daniel from grade three to six, especially from our grade six graduation and I will always charish them. At last thursday's high school dance, he was having such a great time. I will never forget Daniel and will always remember him as a wonderful friend. I want to say that I am sorry to Daniels caregivers, they were great with him.
My heart and prayers are with all of use.
Good-bye my friend you will be missed.
Alex. Villeneuve
Mike Young
December 19, 2005
Sue & Luc, my thoughts are with you in this difficult time.
Mary Farrell
December 19, 2005
To Daniel's family.
My daughter was not only a classmate of Daniel for many years at St. Isidore but many times during those years she chose Daniel to be her partner for class projects. She loved working with him and loved him very much. His was always the first name she looked for on the class list and she was very disappointed that he wasn't in her Grade 6 class - she made up for it though by spending as much "out of class" time with him as she could - she will definitely miss him. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Mary Farrell and Lloyd Rose (Kaitllyn's parents)
Garfield and Cheryl Rae
December 19, 2005
Sue and Luc,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Karen McLaughlin
December 19, 2005
Dear Bourdages Family,
I am sorry to hear about Dan. You don't know me but I sure knew Dan. I was a supply teacher assistant for Mrs. Tara Graham at St. Isidore. I worked with Dan when he was in grades 5 and 6. I enjoyed working with Dan. He was always smiling and making me laugh with his jokes. I will always have fond memories of him. My thoughts and prayers will be for the newest angel and his family.
I'll miss you Dan.
Karen McLaughlin
Dave + Karin Lewis
December 19, 2005
Luc, and Family
Even though I never met Dan, working with Luc, I heard many good things about him. Our thoughts are with you in this difficult time.
Brent O'Reilly
December 19, 2005
Luc, my deepest condolences for your loss.
Sharlyne Mathieu
December 19, 2005
Luc,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this most difficult time. Sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Sylvie Lavallée
December 19, 2005
Sue and Family,
You are in my thoughts and I offer you my deepest sympathy and cannot imagine what it would be like to loose a child being a mother myself. From what I have heard you had an extraordinary son and I am very sorry that I never met him. Daniel and Jordan couldn't have asked for a better mommy. You are so loving, devoted and kind-hearted. Please rest assured that Daniel will be there for all of you always. Take care!
tamara smith
December 18, 2005
dear bourdages family,
I am very sorry about what happened and myself is very sad about the situation.I miss him alot and wish he were fisically here even though he is still in my heart.He was an excelent classmate all through elementary school and junior high.Always showed me a smile and never gave a dirty look to anyone that I know of.Dan always made me laugh and he made my day every day.
I miss him and love him lots, Tamara Smith
Amanda Benvenuti
December 18, 2005
Dear Bourdages Family,
Daniel is in heaven now..we all know it. Daniel was a great friend and classmate. He would always great me with a great big smile on his face. I am upset that Dan won't be phisically in my life anymore. But he will for sure be in my life mentaly. He would always try and joke around and laugh...which made everyone else laugh. I will miss your son dearly and will always love him. He was a huge role in my life and has changed it forever. I think that Daniel Bourdages should be a saint. For such a little boy with a short life span he has sure touched many lives. I have never met a boy with disablities before. Yes Daniel had disablities but that never stoped him from doing anything that we can do. The first disabled child I met was Dan in grade four. And I am glad I took the chance to get to know him because now he is my bestfriend. I am so happy that I got a chance to play a big part in Daniel's life. We will miss you Dan.Rest in Peace.
Love Amanda,
Grade 7 student at All Saints H.S.
In Daniel's class
Lee-Anne Assaad
December 17, 2005
To the Bourdages family,
We are so sorry for the loss of this wonderful boy. He is sorely missed already and I pray you can take comfort in the fact that his last days were so happy and that he was loved so much. Our faith tells us that there is a reason for everything, although it is hard to fathom sometimes. I am sure that God had plans for Dan and that he is with him and complete.
One thing I know for certain is that kids like Dan do not take anything away from the classroom. They just give. Dan was a lesson in kindness and compassion. Everyone learned a little bit about love from your son and any extra time needed to get him through the school day was well worth it.
Dan was all smiles and sunshine and to watch the kids crowd around him at plays and events was truly special. Thank you for sharing your dear boy with us.
To all Dan's family, friends, and caregivers, we are so sorry.
Lee-Anne Assaad
Joey Assaad
December 17, 2005
Dear Bourdages family,
You may remember me from Gr.6 graduation,But my name is Joey Assaad.
I am a dearest friend of Dan[as many might of said all ready]. But that's what I want to talk about, not how he died, but how he lived.
Daniel Bourdages was truly a hero if I ever saw one. Despite his conditions, he celebrated every ounce of oxygen he could intake. Leaving all troubles behind, Danny pushed through. He was truly a peaceful person, yet he could not express it. He would always find a way to do things with other people, By that, he was a courageous hero of peace. I want to remind you that your son/brother, has taught me, and many other people that all are the same. I remember that my friends and I would sneak out of lunch to play sports with Dan. We would also sneak and stay in Dan's room for all of lunch with Rosalee and Mrs Graham. He had made it to high school, with a population of over 1600 students, but he had more heart than all of them put together. I understand that Dan had a lack of muscle usage, but to him, a heart was not a muscle. Infact the day before his death was the christmas Dance[ me being in student council], and he was dancing, and dancing, and dancing the night away. I know this will sound odd, but I don't know if anyone has ever had a better last day on earth. But what was amazing was the people around him where most would teses, they would do things with Dan, Thet'd want to be with him. And so I will remember him as the boy who couldn't talk, but learned to listen, who couldn't walk, but learned to fly, Who couldn't hurt, but learned to love,
No one could have had a more perfect of a child.
With love, Joey Assaad age: 12
Amanda Benvenuti
December 17, 2005
Daniel Bourdages was a great friend,classmate, and soulmate. He was always smiling and laughing. He was a fun person to be around...espially with his sense of humor. He was always laughing at Roselee or Mrs.Graham. He really wanted Roselee to be a catholic. I really want him to know that that he is missed and will be missed forever. Daniel liked me for a long time. I remember saying bye Dan see you later. Thinking i would see him Thursday...I was wrong.I sometimes question God's acts as to how Daniel Bourdages or anybody would die so soon. Daniel was a Saint. The last few things i can remember about Dan was on Wednesday when I danced with him at the school dance and gave him a hug. Just for Daniel and his family to know how much i love him and miss him. Rest in peace Daniel Bourdages.I love you.
~~amanda benvenuti~~
Emily Green
December 17, 2005
I still can't believe everyday that good ol' Dan won't be there to welcome me at the front of the school with his big smile! i know that Dan the man is in a better place now. i met dan in grade three and ever since he has been an extrodinary role model to everyone.he will be dearly missed. he was such a joker and always laughing. i can only imagine the pain that the Bourdage family is going through at such a time and i wish you all the best. the last place i saw was at the school dance where he was tearing up the dance floor! I say we can't call people with out wings angels so we call them friends but in Danny's case he definitly has wings because he is our little angel that watches over us and may he be blessed by God.
Kaitllyn Farrell-Rose
December 17, 2005
Hey Dan.......we miss u so much at school.It's not going to be the same without you there.You could always make us laugh and smile when we were sad.You were and still are the best person any of us know and or will.Your days were always filled with cheer unless someone was dating or dancing with amanda.lol :)You always had a smile on your face unless someone made you sad or hurt your feelings.(we would get them back though cuase nobody mess' with Dan the Man)Love ya so much bud miss you alot,
Kaitllyn xoxoxoxoxo
Joan and Garfield Latreille
December 17, 2005
Dear Jordon and Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with
you during this very difficult time.
Daniel is certainly blessed to be
with God, as He celebrates His
Birthday on December 25th.
Daniel will be resting in peace for
sure...
We are Brandon's grandparents. As
he deals with this loss, he will be
there to comfort you Jordon, his
best freind, and your family when
in need.
God Bless,
Kevin Green
December 17, 2005
Luc, my thoughts are with you in this difficult time. Kevin
Penny Benvenuti
December 17, 2005
Dan will always hold a special place in all of our hearts. He was a very special person who was always happy and laughing. He always put a smile on my face. We will miss you and love you always. Rest in Peace Dan.
Patricia Davies
December 17, 2005
Even though I only met Dan this year, He was a really great friend and he touched lots of peoples hearts.
We will miss you at All Saints
Amanda Benvenuti
December 17, 2005
Hey this is Amanda...I am well known as Daniel's girlfriend. I just wanted to let everyone know how much i care about him and I love him so much. Daniel was a caring, loving, happy kid that loved to joke around. He was everyone's best friend...we will miss you and we love you.
Karen, Glenn, Cameron & Shannon Reed
December 17, 2005
Mrs & Mr Bourdages,
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Daniel has come to represent an inspirational & wonderful part of our children's lives at both St. Isidore's & recently, All Saints H.S.,... his Powerful, Genuine Smile, his fabulous sense of wit, twinkling eyes that danced with so much life and energy!, his constant postive participation in class & school presentations was/is an inspiration to each student, volunteer & parent,... we are all so proud to have known Dan and have him as a member of our school family.
Cameron is so devestated by the loss of Dan from his school life, Shannon and her Grade 4 friends are also in shock,... We all love Dan! Please know that we grieve with you & will always remember the pride that Dan so generously brings into our hearts with friendship,... and especially, Dan's beautiful Big SMILE!
With Deepest Respect & Sympathy,
Karen Bomba-Reed & Family
Cameron Reed
December 17, 2005
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Bourdages,
I give my deepest condolences for your loss. I've known Daneil for about 5 years and came to know him really well as a wonderful friend and classmate for the past 2.5 years,... but in that time, he left many memories, and made a huge impact on my outlook to life. The first thing that comes to mind when I think of Dan is he GREAT BIG GIANT SMILE! I've almost never seen Dan not smiling, even through hard times.
I think that if smiles were food, Dan could feed the entire earth with his.
Dan had the best sense of humour out of everyone I've ever known, and will know. Way down the road, people will look back and remember Daniel Bourdages, and Smile.
Make God SMILE Dan!
With Respect & Friendship,
Cameron Reed
Age 12,
All Saints H.S. & St. Isidore's Catholic School Classmate
Paula Osborne
December 17, 2005
I send my deepest condolences to your family. I knew Dan personally and always loved him from the start. I am a grade 9 student at All Saints and was at St.Isidore from K-6. Mrs.B, one of his amazing helpers, adored me amoung many and asked everyday if I'd like to help him out. It was a joy to work with Dan and I will always remember his smiling face and his great zest for life.
I'll miss you Dan.
Love,
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