Brian was never the "lucky" guy. I first met him when his family moved from Nanaimo, probably in Grade 6 at Southlands. He was older than the rest of us by one year having been held back in a previous grade and because he was large and a bit clumsy he was picked on by many of us (myself included). Regardless he kept doing his school work and spent his extra time with us in the 100th Southlands Boy Scout Troop, Some of us continued on in Scouting as Venturers but Brian chose to become a district representative attached to Scout House, where he served for many years.
The AV club was Brian's hang out at Point because he had gravitated toward electronics trying to follow is his dad's footsteps (an inspector for CSA). His academics were not good enough to allow him to attend a post secondary institution but he did take a course in security where he met his to be wife, though he had to patiently wait for her divorce first .
He was diagnosed with Diabetes and never got it totally under control losing various appendages over the years. It ultimately claimed his life.
Yes Bill there were times when he was laughed at and teased. After 37 years of working with special needs students and adults I am glad to say that things are not so difficullt for such students as the school environment is a safer place.
Bill Dudlets
Brian was never the "lucky" guy. I first met him when his family moved from Nanaimo, probably in Grade 6 at Southlands. He was older than the rest of us by one year having been held back in a previous grade and because he was large and a bit clumsy he was picked on by many of us (myself included). Regardless he kept doing his school work and spent his extra time with us in the 100th Southlands Boy Scout Troop, Some of us continued on in Scouting as Venturers but Brian chose to become a district representative attached to Scout House, where he served for many years.
The AV club was Brian's hang out at Point because he had gravitated toward electronics trying to follow is his dad's footsteps (an inspector for CSA). His academics were not good enough to allow him to attend a post secondary institution but he did take a course in security where he met his to be wife, though he had to patiently wait for her divorce first .
He was diagnosed with Diabetes and never got it totally under control losing various appendages over the years. It ultimately claimed his life.
Philip Jemielita
Bill, thanks for writting about Brian. Phil
John Morris
Yes, Bill, you said some things that needed to be said. Thank you. With the benefit of time, I think most of our peers would concur.
Your thoughts are a wonderful reflection of your own generous heart.
John
Neil Gardner
Yes Bill there were times when he was laughed at and teased. After 37 years of working with special needs students and adults I am glad to say that things are not so difficullt for such students as the school environment is a safer place.