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22:18:38 09/23/09
What if You Knew? 16:9
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what if you knew that you could;
* reduce animal cruelty
* save the rain forests
* reduce c02 emissions
* reduce water pollution and
* land misuse
* improve your health
and even help reduce world famine by simply making different choices in the food you eat? Would you do it? Would you try to go meatless for 30 days?
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13:05:51 07/03/09
Johnny Nicols Memorial
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March 3rd 1927 ~ June 26th 2009
Eulogy Thank you for joining us today in this celebration of our father’s life. Johnny Nicols was a man of humble beginnings. He was born in the small Macedonian village of German on March 3rd 1927. Like many immigrant families, he remained behind with his mother and sister while his father carved a new path for the family in Toronto Canada. He later joined his father in Canada who wanted him to become a furrier. Instead he discovered his passion for cars and would soon become a mechanic. This skill would eventually lead him to perusing a career in the automotive industry, owning several car dealerships in Toronto, Whitby and Ajax. At the time, he was the youngest person to be granted a dealership by General Motors. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to real estate development and investing. At the young age of 17, he met and soon married Sophie, the love of his life on July 1st 1945. A year later, Tommy was born followed by Rose, Helen and Philip. Johnny was multi talented. He played the clarinet and saxophone with various bands at many weddings, picnics and family gatherings and eventually cut a record. In the late 60’s Johnny became interested in boating and bought a Peterborough cabin cruiser. In the late 70’s he bought 30ft Trojan and soon traded up to a 32’. During this time, he was invited to sail with Murray McCullough. At first he didn’t care too much for sailing but after going a few times, he was hooked. In 1976, he ordered a brand new C%C 38, his first sailboat and went on to win numerous races. As well as racing, we spent many family weekends on the 38, on Toronto Island and sailing all around Lake Ontario. Johnny had a competitive spirit and liked to win. In 1985 he bought a flat out race boat called a J41. This was followed in 1989 by an Olson 40, a lightweight flyer from the west coast called Rambunctious. We sailed Rambunctious until 1997 winning many races and holding the record for fastest time in the Oshawa Clipper Race turning the 100 nautical mile overnight race into a day race. When mom took sick, dad’s priorities shifted and Rambunctious was sold in 97, closing the 20-year sailing chapter in his life. The bright point during this time was the birth of his first Grandchild, Shelby in 1996. To keep him busy, his second Grandchild Alexander came along in 2001 and many happy family memories were created. Throughout these life experiences, he touched the hearts and souls of many people. Johnny treasured the many friendships he made during the course of his life. He was the anchor of our family, a great teacher and philosopher, often engaging friends and family in debates about history and politics. Johnny had an infectious, gregarious, kind personality that won over everyone he met. A true lover of nature, he was committed to his daily walks on the waterfront, meeting new friends along the way. Dad new how to live life to the fullest and have fun. He was fun to be around and always had a positive outlook on life. No matter how bad things looked, he always saw his glass as half full. He was larger than life but more importantly a genuine, stand up man. He always thought of everyone else before himself, looking after his family first.
On Friday June 26 2009 at 6am, dad was admitted to the hospital after severe pain in his stomach and chest. He had been having pains since the previous Sunday but we all thought it was gallbladder. After some testing they concluded that he had a bad heart attack sometime that week.
The first nurse was positive saying that people recover from heart attacks but his condition quickly worsened and by 11pm the same day, he passed away.
I never thought it would get to this stage. He was a strong man for 82 years of age. He walked every day in the cold and in the heat. It would have to be a very bad day for him to miss his daily walk.
I really thought this was going to be day procedure and he would be out of the hospital at least by the next day but such was not the case. Complications and another heart attack that evening ended a glorious life. He was a great husband, father, father in law, Dedo, friend and teacher and we will all miss him very much. But dad would not have wanted this to be a sad occasion. He would have wanted us to celebrate his life and live our own lives the fullest as he did. Dad, we love you. We have learned so much from you and You will live on through us forever.
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15:21:48 06/19/09
Metcalf Food & Beverages
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Chicken Tender Trailer Promo 2009