Dear Editor:
My friend, Peter, passed away last week shortly after I arrived at his West Vancouver home.
His partner and I wish to express our deepest appreciation for the amazing effort four firefighters and four ambulance paramedics made in their attempt to revive my friend. I watched, mesmerized, as these dedicated people worked diligently and tirelessly, skilfully handling their equipment as one, a team whose sole motivation was to save my friend’s life. An hour passed, before this exhausted team concluded that their efforts were in vain.
I wish also to thank the two compassionate ladies from victim services, who consoled us, and encouraged us to talk and not bury our emotions and traumatic states of mind. They listened, gave practical advice and most importantly, they stayed with us for several hours, offering much needed comfort, and have followed up with telephone checks since then.
We cannot thank all those involved enough.
From now on, when I hear the sirens screaming through our streets I will forever whisper a silent thank-you to those who have dedicated their lives to save ours.
Ivan Leonard
North Vancouver
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