Normally, when people post about losing loved ones, I think "why post it here". Now I'm that person.
Last Thursday a great friend of mine, Jim (James) Gourlay was killed in a car accident. He was driving up Wellington Road on his way to work in St. Thomas when someone ran a red light on Dingman road and killed Jim on impact.
I didn't think it would hurt as much as it does. He's been a dear friend and mentor for me. I think Rob, Jeff and Marc actually met him once (he was the old Scottish Neighbor in which I shared a driveway with).
His life was cut short, he was looking forward to retirement (less than a year away). He'd always joke with me, saying my car was dirty (knowing I had just finished washing it). I always offered to wash his car, but he never took me up on it.
from a little boy, I'd always help shovel our big drive way. When older I would shovel it for him, because that�s the kinda guy I am.
I'd always pop my head over the fence when he was bbqing, and ask him what he was cooking for me. Always he said "nothing".
He was a big man, with an even bigger heart. He'll be greatly missed by more than just me.
I guess typing this out is a bit of therapy for me. Please, do not be a red light runner. Stop for god sakes, it wont get you anywhere any quicker. You put more at risk than just your life.
Thanks for reading
Rest In Peace Jim
1942 - 2006
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