Mike (Cheryl's son) delivered to following at Bill's funeral service on December 13th at the Kettle Point Community Centre. When I think about the things I want to teach my son about becoming a man, interestingly enough, they are the same things Bill taught my brother and I throughout his relationship with our mom. He showed us what it meant to fight through adversity, to keep a smile on your face, and remain positive. He encouraged us to strive to be the best at whatever it was we chose to do, to treat others with respect, and to be kind and generous. He often spoke about the importance of cherishing what we have, and always took the time to remind Aaron and I what a wonderful woman our mother was and how grateful he was to have her in his life. He demonstrated overwhelming strength and integrity when he delivered our grandmother’s eulogy on behalf of our family. This was just one of the many examples of how quickly he had become a true member of our family. He was like a brother to our aunts and uncles, a father figure to Aaron, Monica and myself, a grandfather to our son, and a devoted partner to our mom. We’ve been humbled and honored by the degree of compassion and support this community as shown our entire family during these difficult times. On behalf of all of us, we want to extend our sincerest thanks for your love. The truth is, my brother and I are better men for knowing Bill, for all that he taught us, and all that he was. I’ve realized some people will look their entire lives for a love like my mom and Bill shared, without ever finding it. We are incredibly grateful for the time they spent together and he will remain in our hearts always.