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Shelley Herring
May 4, 2007
Hi Jacquie and everyone at CTV Calgary and Lethbridge:
Thank you very much for your most recent note. I really means so much to all of us that you are all still thinking about Wes. We sure are. We miss him more and more every day. We had a mishap this week, one of Wes' cats, Salem, decided to go for an unauthorized "walk" in Lakeview. He was gone for 3 days but I found him last night cold, wet and hungry. Thank you once again for your note, it was very thoughtful.
Shelley Herring
Jacquie Scantlebury
May 3, 2007
Dear Kent Family,
I just wanted you to know we still think about Wes, talk about him and laugh about his stories.
You and he are always in our thoughts.
Sincerely,
Jacquie Scantlebury,
CTV Calgary & Lethbridge
Shannon Drew-Burrows
March 23, 2007
I have just received the news of Wes' passing and I am still in shock. Wes was such a breath of fresh air and always greeted me with a smile during my time at CFCN. I remember the day we realized that he went to school with my older brothers Phil and Steve Round and we couldn't believe it. I can't believe this tragic news and to Wes' family please know that I am thinking about you and wishing you healing and strength. What a great person you raised and so many people are thankful that we had a chance to share time with him.
Shelley Herring
March 19, 2007
Hello Everyone,
I'm Wes' little sister Shelley and reading all your entries has just made me so thankful that there were so many people who cared about my big brother so much. We miss him more than you can ever imagine and for all the same reasons that you listed and so many more. Thank you for taking the time to sign this guest book as it means the world to all of us!
Bert & Hazel Kent &
Shelley & Lou Herring
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Ellen Harris
March 19, 2007
I'm so sorry to hear of Wes' passing. I met him in 1983 at SAIT, and I was one of the lucky ones who spent a lot of time with him. He was without a doubt one of the kindest, most thoughtful people I ever met, and he could make me laugh until I cried. I only saw him a handful of times after graduating, but each time it felt like the years just melted away. I will always remember Wes with fondness. My heart goes out to his family.
Jane & Chris Gailus
March 18, 2007
Wes was a great co-worker and an even greater friend. It was with shock and deep saddness that we learned of his sudden death. We'll always remember his wonderful sense of humour and laugh and his memory will remain in our hearts.
Jane Carrigan & Chris Gailus
Nujma Yaqzan
March 17, 2007
Wes you were, and are, a special soul and I know you will always be with us in spirit. But I will miss your friendly earthly smile! Thank you for sharing your extreme talent over the years. Healing thoughts go out to your family.
Jim Seymour
March 17, 2007
I am sorry for the loss of a great man, a man that has not only touched every person, but every single heart in so many ways. Wes lived to see that smile that his encouraging words generated. He made you feel special, supported, and he would always put YOU into the limelight, even if his encouraging ways were the source. Oh Wes how you WILL be missed, by someone that was blessed by you so many times by your encouraging words.
Doug Litwack
March 17, 2007
What a memorial these tributes are to such a fine person.
I was lucky to have known Wes at CTV. He will always be remembered for his friendly personality, his strong work ethic and especially his smile.
Wes will be missed. My deepest sympathies to his family.
Kari Eyles
March 16, 2007
I am very sorry for your loss. I worked with Wes a lot on the night shift and on Good Morning Canada. He was a consumate professional and a fun guy to be around. We will miss him at the station.
Lisa Bowes
March 16, 2007
I'm so very sorry for your loss.
I loved working with Wes..he was such a professional and was always smiling!
I will miss him very much.
Sincerely,
Gill Stephan
March 16, 2007
I have been fortunate to work with Wes the past 17 years. He was a polite, calm, easygoing person, and a diligent worker. He was very observant of people around him, and made astute comments. Wes will be dearly missed.
Doug Clayton
March 16, 2007
To the Kent Family,
I first got to know Wes when my Dad and his Dad were coach a hockey team of kids younger than us. We were very good friends right through high school. Through most of high school we worked at the Herald. We had not seen each other for a long time. One thing I will always fondly remember is a little ploy so we could go see Ozzy at Maxbell when we were 14 or 15.
He was a great friend and I will Always remember him fondly.
Lisa Newman
March 16, 2007
My deepest sympathy to Wes’ family. I was lucky to be able to call Wes my friend. He was kind and generous and thoughtful and could make me laugh ‘til my cheeks hurt. His family can be proud to have raised such a good, good man. I miss him already.
Jennifer Sargeant
March 16, 2007
Shelley, I'm so sorry to hear of your brother's passing. It's been many years since we worked together, but I have great memories of working with you and my thoughts are with you during your time of grief.
P. Jane Tearne
March 16, 2007
My deepest sympathy to Wes' family on the loss of a very dear man. I worked with Wes at CFCN for more than a decade, and benefited from his generosity, humour and knowledge. He will be dearly remembered and greatly missed.
Glenn Campbell
March 15, 2007
Wes and I go back a long ways. 24 years to be exact, We had some great times at SAIT and later on when I worked with him at CFCN. Wes was like a brother to me. Our friendship is something I'll always cherish. Wes was the type of person who wanted to make others to look better. It was never about him. I'll miss his his sense of humour and his kindness.
Gary Buffam
March 15, 2007
Although we were old friends, and I had worked with Wes for many years, it was just in the last few weeks that I got to really get to know him better. In a way, it was like a New found friendship.
Sadly that can't continue, but the fond memories and happy thoughts will continue forever. Wes was one of the kindest people a person could ever get to know.
Just knowing that he was my friend was the greatest gift I could ever have received. I will miss him so much.
Heidi Sparks
March 15, 2007
I am deeply saddened to hear that Wes passed away.
I had the pleasure of working with Wes for many years in the 1990s. He always had a smile on his face and was a joy to be around.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Cindy Greco (nee Leader)
March 15, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Time does not erase the memories we make. I have many good memories of our two families camping and having sunday dinners together. Wesley was always a kind and loving person. Bert, Hazel and Shelley I am very sorry that you have lost a part of your family too soon. May your memories be good and many.
Lorrie Christianson
March 15, 2007
My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Bert, Hazel and Shelley; it has been many years since we were all together but I never forgot any of you. I'm so sorry for your loss, I remember Wes to be such a nice young man and I'm certain he carried that wonderful disposition on into his adulthood.
Signed: a long-time family friend,
Lorrie Christianson (nee Leader)
Ken (KJ) Hodgert
March 14, 2007
Wes was the best athlete I had ever seen. We were best of friends in junior high school at Bishop Pinkham.We lost touch over time and I am sorry to hear he has left this world. I will always remember experiencing Van Halen with Wes in 1979.
Shauna Smith
March 14, 2007
I have worked with Wes at CTV Calgary for the last 14-years. I will miss his smile and infectious laughter. Life around the station just won't be the same. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Kevin Kirby
March 14, 2007
It is with deep regret and sadness that I leave this message in memory of one of the finest people I have ever known and had the pleasure to work with for nearly 6 years. Wes, you were not only a great co-worker, but you were also a great friend and fellow fan of the great sport of Baseball. I hope you are now able to look down from up above on every game and enjoy them all.
My sincere sympathies and prayers remain for your immediate family, extended family, and all others who knew you as the great person you were!!
God Bless!!
Rick Williams
March 14, 2007
I am deeply saddened by Wes’s passing. I will miss his quick wit and genuine laughter. Working with him was always a pleasant, cheerful experience. I’d like to express my deepest sympathy to his family and close friends.
Valera Shaw
March 14, 2007
I too had the pleasure of working with Wes for the past 7 years. He is a wonderful man, who always had a smile or a joke for everyone he met. I consider myself lucky to have known him, and he is missed dearly. My sincerest condolences to his family.
Constance Simpson
March 14, 2007
I was lucky enough to be at SAIT when Wes was a fellow student. Wavo was one of the gems in our environment, and there was no one that didn't like him. I know that is how he conducted his life. We were even neighbours, and I found out about it by chance. Let us all take this opportunity to remember to always keep close to us, those who touch us the most, with a firmer hand.
My sincerest condolences to his family, and his close personal friends.
Penticton 1984-The year of the Hacki-Sack
Jud Niven
March 13, 2007
I've known Wes for 24 years, since he boosted my old yellow van at SAIT..we could always get together after not seeing each other for years and we could just pick up where we left off. Sadly it had been a few years since Glen, Wes and I had laughed together and for that I will always be sorry. He was a great friend and very funny and caring person. My prayers and sympathies go out to his family.
Jeremy Schrader
March 13, 2007
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Wes's death. I only knew him a short time but he was a joy to be around and simply a pleasure to work with. He was very funny and a great man. I will miss him dearly.
We love you Wes.
Heath Brown
March 13, 2007
It has been my pleasure to work with Wes over the last 7 years. He was brilliant at his job and a pleasure to have as a co-worker. His love of sport, and particularily baseball, made my job easier and made my sportscasts all that much better.
His sense of humour, broad knowledge of any subject, and overall disposition will be hard to replace.
Our baseball pool won't be the same without Wes!
Wes, you are missed greatly already...
Goodbye, Wesley.
Joe Laratta
March 13, 2007
I had the pleasure of working very closely with Wes for 6 years while I was at CFCN. He was such a great mentor for me, a great personal influence, and a lot of fun to be around. He was always so professional, so talented, and he had that amazing wit that could catch you completely off guard and leave you rolling on the floor with laughter. I was shocked and saddened to learn Wes had passed away. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends and all his co-workers. Like everyone else who knew him, Wes made a wonderful impact on my life and I will never forget him. He was one of the good guys and will certainly be missed.
Jennifer D'Amico
March 13, 2007
I worked with Wes at CFCN for the past 5 years. He was such a happy and kind man, one of the first people to make me feel welcome at the station. I'll miss him.
Please accept my condolences.
KC STYLES
March 13, 2007
Wes had this awesome ability to leave you feeling so important. He was an amazing graphics artist and even more a huge hearted individual.
Wes was responsible for taking "El KC"(my logo) and making him come to life! He blew life into him making him walk, spin and jump around.
Looking back now, I do believe Wes's job in life (to which he performed at the highest level)... was to "blow new life" into people. Making them smile, laugh, and leaving them feeling uplifted and refreshed.
A void has been left where Wes once was, but sitting here remembering Wes’s goofy little comments and infectious little smile brings me back to where Wes would want us all… feeling uplifted, and refreshed…
You will be greatly missed my friend-
Sincerely
KC Styles
Christi-Lyne & Patrick Carroll
March 13, 2007
Such an incredible man. Such a genuine heart. Such a very sad loss.
I had the pleasure of working with Wes at CFCN. He will be remembered with smiles!
Colleen Schmidt
March 13, 2007
I have worked with Wes at CTV for over 10 years. I have never met a happier or more generous person. He was a fine, fine man and I will miss him huge. Hugs and love to his family and friends.
Megan Greggain
March 13, 2007
Dearest Shelley and Mr. and Mrs. Kent.
My thoughts are with you all in this time of grief. I am deeply saddened by the loss of a friend.
My prayers are with you. Much Love
Megan Greggain
Bruce Yost
March 13, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. Wes was a very talented individual who quietly went about his craft with a smile on his face. We are all lucky to have known and worked with such a warm and friendly person. He will be truly missed.
Paul & Shawna Toth
March 13, 2007
I first met Wes at SAIT and then both I and my wife Shawna, had the honor and pleasure of working with him for many years at CTV.
Sincere, friendly, caring, fun and genuine.
We will miss our friend Wes greatly.
Angela Burger (BDP)
March 13, 2007
Shelley and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the blessings of his love be upon you, its peace abide with you, its essence illuminate your heart, now and forever more . . . .God Bless.
Ray & Deb Berg
March 13, 2007
I had the privledge of knowing Wes since he started at CTV, the last few years on a more personal note. He was a talented, sincere, and caring individual and I'll miss my friend greatly. There wasn't a day that went by that he didn't bring a smile to me. To the Kent family from mine please accept our deepest sympathy.
Robert Barnes
March 13, 2007
Wes was a very talented, and a delight to be around. The amount of information from sports to the sciences always astonished me. No matter if he was at home, or at work, Wes always made people laugh. I will miss his friendship.
My condolences to the Kent family for their loss.
Carmen Siegers
March 12, 2007
I was privileged to know Wes both as a friend and a co-worker. He was truly one of the good guys. Genuine and funny, thoughtful and kind. My deepest sympathy to his family. We will all miss him.
Gemma Lynne & Richard Stroobant
March 12, 2007
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Julie Van de Geer(Morin)
March 12, 2007
Mr Kent and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss.May you find the strength to carry on with all the memories.
Deb Strickland
March 12, 2007
I met Wes when we were in the CTSR program at SAIT. He always had a smile on his face and a great story to share. We had a lot of laughs during those years and when we were both new to the industry working in Lethbridge.
My deepest sympathy goes to Wes' family. He was one in a million.
Michelle Gayse
March 12, 2007
Wes was one in a million. He was such a wonderful person to be around and work with. I would always look for him when I was working at CFCN. His smile always made me smile. I'll miss him greatly. My condolences to his family and friends.
Robert & Joanne Birce
March 12, 2007
It was our pleasure to know Wes Kent for 17 years. He was a great friend and a delight to work with. Talented, smart and oh so funny.
He was the first person we tried to see when we came back to Calgary and the last we saw when we returned to Mexico.
We will deeply miss our good, good friend.
Dean Brawn
March 12, 2007
I remember Wes from our time at SAIT, his smile, sense of humour, wit, and knowledge of the Rolling Stones are all part of a great man remembered. Deepest sympathy to the family.
Janelle Wakaruk
March 12, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. I had the great privilege of being a friend of Wes'. He was a truly amazing person; kind and caring, and he could always be counted on to make you laugh. I will miss him greatly.
Iain Godsman
March 12, 2007
I met Wes while we were both students at SAIT. He was one of the wittiest and most charming guys I have ever met. Although we haven't seen each other for a few years, I am deeply saddened by the news of his passing. Deepest sympathy to his family.
Linda Sakatch
March 12, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I had the great pleasure of working with Wes at CTV for the past 9 years. I remember vividly one of my first conversations with him, and it still makes me laugh. I am glad that I had the chance to know him, and I will miss him.
Marcel, Claire Morin
March 12, 2007
Bert, Hazel, Shelly and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies as the loss of a son must be difficult to bear. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of grief.
Kate Howden
March 12, 2007
I wish to offer my most sincere sympathies to Wes' family and close friends. I was lucky to have worked with him at CTV, during which time I came to know him as a warm, kind and caring person. I will miss his 'cat chat' and warm smile.
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