Comments on: Tributes / Livre d’or

By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:33:55 +0000

Your weakening cry did not go unanswered that day and although your memory fades like the wake of a boat your spirit will live forever and we will see you some day.

By: Ann Eaton

Ann Eaton — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:59:31 +0000

I also knew Laura way back in the days of Coppell TX. She was great and super funny. She was a great friend and person. I still think of her often and miss her. You are missed and loved Laura!

By: Dan Dasch

Dan Dasch — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 15:29:56 +0000

we corssed the threshhold of time in the desert of the solstice, the dry darkness pulled, it wrenched the light off us, drained the brightness of soul, it cracked like earth so starved for touch, beaten down with hellfire, and she welled up a great explosion, her arms flew out, wrapped from her body, her fingers rained down into the depths, cut great lines in us, the way you see wrinkles cut around the eyes of a weathered century of life, earth swelled, began to beat up and down as glimpses of light held tight, it ripples rizing higher, now circling and pulling taught, no cracks to shadow, no deep expanse of black, now we shine all the brighter, we hold this light wrapped in arms, held in cupped hands, bathed in creation and never forgotten… Thank you for every word. Thank you for every smile. You will always be loved!

By: ryan

ryan — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 07:18:53 +0000

I miss you……..

By: Gabriel

Gabriel — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:20:32 +0000

Im a 21 years old fellow saylor, despite never having met Laura she is an inspiration to me… shes in my memorys alongside every personal hero that made me pursue my dream and become the person i am now,
thank you Laura, i wish we had met

By: Brian Pothier

Brian Pothier — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:20:42 +0000

I only met Laura once in Nanaimo at a restaurant owned by a mutual friend. She was preparing for her trip back out to Nova Scotia. We spoke for maybe 30 min. Full of light and life, following her dreams. I’ve thought of her often since, she will always be in my memories

By: jill mcivor

jill mcivor — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:47:00 +0000

Well its been some time and well I have one thing to say I MISS YOU LAURA… it took sometime to come to terms that laura is gone! I keep thinking that she will come right around that corner!!!
She is/was beautiful and enjoyable to be with……I miss her BUT Cathy enjoy having your baby girl right there beside you!! kiss her and hugh her and tell her we love AND MISS HER,

LOVE J

By: Beverly Hunter

Beverly Hunter — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 01:38:48 +0000

You remain in our hearts Laura….and with your family. We grieve your loss even as we ask….
Why…why did the “captain” not go?
Why did the ship leave 2 months late?
Why was the “acting” captain no where to be found for the CBC Fifth Estate interviews?
Who was the person who called the “man overboard” alert?
Who saw you go over?
Why did they lie about your orders? We knew you would never deliberately do something foolish or dangerous.
Why were you not allowed rest and sleep?
Why were the safety harnesses and life jackets not adequate? We visited the ship before you left and it was NOT impressive….we were afraid for you on this winter voyage…
why….why….why…are there so many unanswered questions?
We grieve for the senselessness of your loss….for the loss of your wonderful smile, your delightful laugh….we grieve and at the same time we know your families loss is the greatest and send our love to them in thoughts and prayers.
Til we meet again…..

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:03:56 +0000

Firstly I would like to express my sincere condolences at this tragic and unnecessary loss. My heart goes out to you.

Secondly, having watched the Fifth Estate documentary I am angry at the obvious lies and deceit shown by the owner of the vessel. His duplicity is more than apparent when confronted with videotape that clearly contradicts what he said about his safety policies. He clearly broke fundamental health and safety policies that are standard in any reputable workplace.

Accountability is at the root of ethics and character.

I look forward to the TSB inquiry results.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:10:32 +0000

Although I never knew Laura, or her family. I am a big Montreal Canadiens fan, and a big Bob Gainey fan. When I first heard the news last year I was shocked and saddened for the family.
I reciently watched the report on the Fifth Estate and had a hard time watching it, I can’t imagine being the family.

She’s inspired many and has made a lot of people stronger.