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Dianna Waffle posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
I did not know your Father or Grandmother however I wanted to let you know how much your words must mean to each of them. You obviously have a very compassionate and understanding heart. I read the obituary you wrote for them three times and found it so incredibly moving. I'm sure they are very proud of the person you are. Sincerely, Dianna
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Vaughn Williams posted a condolence
Monday, March 3, 2014
Chris, your words honor not only your family but the family of others who also share in life’s in justices. I have known you for a lot of years and indeed, you are neither vindictive, nor spiteful, nor hateful, or racist or a homophobe. You are a kind and thoughtful man and I’m sure Hilda and Roger are very proud of you.
Take care my friend.
Vaughn
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Karen posted a condolence
Monday, March 3, 2014
The obituary that you wrote for your grandmother and father is astounding.
Your understanding and compassion for their individual problems is beautiful.
You are the legacy that they have left to all of us and you have touched many people with this obituary.
Please accept my thanks for sharing this with me. I extend my sympathy to you and your family.
Yes, the world could use a lot more Roger and Hilda!
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Jean Freeman posted a condolence
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Dear Chris: I'm not sure whether the email address I'm trying will reach you or not, but I'm going to give it the old College Avenue try!! My friend Lyn Goldman (who I think you know) and I were most impressed and touched by the wonderfully tender and perceptive obit which you prepared for your dad and grandma, and we wanted you to know how much we appreciate your honesty and understanding, and your appreciation for the way the world works, and also how it ought to work! As you said, 'The world could use more Roger and Hilda', just as I feel the world could have used more Mitch (my late son, who I believe was a friend and school mate of yours.) But fortunately, the world does have at least a heartening helping of Christophers, to balance some of the sucky things we all have to deal with. Thank you for reminding us of that! All the best, and thanks! From two friends and admirers (Lyn and I) and Mitch's brother, (my son Jack in Boston, who also says 'hello')
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Corinne posted a condolence
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Dear Christopher—Although I do not know you or your family, I felt I had to respond to the obituary you wrote for your Grandmother and your Father. I cannot begin to tell you how touched I was when I read it today. It must have taken great courage,honesty,love and forgiveness to write it.Looking down from Heaven,your Grandmother and your Father are very proud of you.Yes, the world certainly could use a little more Roger and Hilda,as you wrote.Their basic goodness and humanity was passed on to you---be grateful for that. I hope I am not being too forward in telling you about a wonderful book---it is called The Next Place—written by Warren Hanson. The inside of the cover reads....”The Next Place is an inspirational journey of light and hope to a place where earthly hurts are left behind.”It is appropriate for both children and adults. I thought about the book when I read the obituary .Take care.---Respectfully---Corinne
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Marianne posted a condolence
Sunday, March 2, 2014
I was really moved by the beautiful Obituary you wrote for your Father and Grandmother. Obviously they left quite a mark on this earth... you . Keep those beautiful Attributes, the world definitely needs them.
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Helen posted a condolence
Sunday, March 2, 2014
I read the brave and truthfull obituary you had printed in the Leader Post. I was greatly moved and send my support to your family. I wish more of us could face the honest truth about the people who are our family and friends. They are the people that the creator has given us. We need to learn to love them and not be afraid or ashamed to see their weaknesses.
Srenght and Peace to you
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Bev Novenski posted a condolence
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Christopher that was a very brave thing you did, writing that obituary for your dad and grandma and telling it the way it was. Many people seem to have an inordinately large helping of life suck. It sounds like Hilda and Roger did. To survive that and retain their humanity is a miracle. For you to publish this is a tribute to that. My condolences on your loss. I hope you have very little life suck. Good luck.
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Shirl Parker posted a condolence
Saturday, March 1, 2014
God Bless you for sharing the beautiful obituary you have shared regarding your 'so loved' Father and Grandmother. May they both rest in peace and may the Grace of God be with you at all times.
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Lorie Terry posted a condolence
Friday, February 28, 2014
I didn't know Roger and Hilda Triffo, but their obituary written by their son Christopher made me think. At times this world feels cruel and unfair, and today was one of those days for me that felt overwhelming.
After reading the obituary many emotions crossed my mind and tears came to my eyes. The obituary was unusual, but touching. It also shone a glaring light on how we as a society treat each other, especially if they are on the fringe.
What if Hilda's sweetheart wouldn't have deserted her and left her? Would she have turned to alcohol? Would Roger have gotten the medical help he needed? Would Roger have stayed and raised his son? Things could have been different. The wording of the obit is a story that begs to be told.
Maybe if we just thought about how our actions might effect someone else for even a moment, we might save someone a lifetime of pain and grief. Christopher I am truly sorry for the loss you have endured. I hope you find the love and healing you deserve.
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Val Schalme posted a condolence
Friday, February 28, 2014
Although you do not know me and I did not know your father and grandmother, I felt the need to express my sympathies to you on the loss of your loved ones.
I also want to thank you for printing such a beautiful and honest tribute to Roger and Hilda. It brought tears to my eyes. Although they had difficult lives that so many people would not understand, it is important to point out that they were good people. And you did that for them. You saw past the mental health issues to the kind and understanding people underneath. You seem to have inherited their good qualities.
Through the tribute you have written, Roger and Hilda have touched many people even though they are no longer with us.
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Fran Kambeitz posted a condolence
Friday, February 28, 2014
I was so moved by your obituary I felt compelled to write this,although I do not know you.
Good on you Christopher for the open, honest, and compassionate tribute to your dad and grandma. Your honesty will help dispel the stigma, discrimination and misperceptions relating to mental health illness.You bring a unique perspective, to the illness itself and the dramatic ramifications.
You shared their inherent assets, and had they both been given different life circumstances, things would have turned out differently. Thank you for this most humble tribute, outlining their undisputable humanity,and also for bringing mental illness "out of the shadows".It is awe inspiring to be witness to the love, admiration, and blamelessness you have for both of them,despite their unintentional short comings.
Sincere sympathy to you and your family as you deal with your losses and at the same time as you celebrate their lives.
Fran Kambeitz (Weyburn)
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Dorothy Brown posted a condolence
Friday, February 28, 2014
As someone who has experienced the crappiest part of life,I want to tell you that your meaningful and thoughtful obit brought tears to my eyes. bless you for sharing and telling the world that we deal with the hand we are dealt. All we can do is try. God Bless!!!
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Susan posted a condolence
Friday, February 28, 2014
Christopher, please accept my deepest condolences in the loss of yr father and Grandmother. Life does indeed suck for some. I'm so sorry yr family was dealt such hardship. I trust God knows what he was accomplishing through Roger and Hilda as no life is in vain!
I am certain that Roger and Hilda have been welcomed back to their eternal home by our very loving Father, God! They are now King and Queen heirs to the greatest fortune that we cannot imagine.
God does not judge us but people do. God only loves us but people rarely love everyone!
Sounds like you have turned out to be a wonderful young man accepting of your family and that speaks volumes of your character. Thx for this obituary that simply clarifies to me that we are all trying to do our best and even when our best is looked down upon by others God is smiling as His mystery of our lives unfolds.
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Cindy Nakoneshny posted a condolence
Friday, February 28, 2014
Christopher & Family
You also don't know me but I was so deeply moved in reading the obituary that you wrote for your dad and grandma. I was compelled to come here and express my deepest condolences and thank you for reminding us that although life can suck, it doesn't have to tear down the goodness within us. May Roger and Hilda rest in eternal love and peace.
Cindy Nakoneshny
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Roberta Nichol posted a condolence
Friday, February 28, 2014
Good morning,
You do not know me, but I just want to tell you how very moved I was by your touching obituary you wrote, regarding your father and grandma.
Yes, life sometimes does deal us so much that it really knocks us down... but reading about Roger and Hilda, it sounds like they both possessed the true human/spiritual qualities that MATTER.
Take all the time you need to grieve.... for you have lost two loved ones... and please know that they will always be with you.... perhaps in a song, while watching an exquisite sunset.... and I like to think that after my loved ones have crossed over, they are young, strong and healthy. That comforts me.
Take care, and know that there is love and light 'out there'--- keep the faith... keep on keepin' on.
Roberta Nichol
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Jeannie Labelle posted a condolence
Friday, February 28, 2014
Dear Christopher;
Please know that you and your amazing family are in my thoughts and prayers today.
I read with astonishment your words about the lives of your grandmother and father and thought - "how much better lives could they have lived than to have left at least one magnificently beautiful soul?"
In my opinion you are a tribute and a legacy of 2 beings who lived life as best as they were able.
The story of their lives, your words, your love,compassionate understanding and yet frank detail have touched me deeply.
Bless you!
Jeannie Labelle
