My profound condolences to everyone close to Thomas. I am so saddened to learn of his passing only this evening. I met Thomas in 1979 at the Calgary Flying Club where he loved to be. We flew together many times in “CBJ” and many other memorable adventures in the sky. I recall visiting him one summer at the McDougall Church near Morley where he was the Caretaker living in a tiny cabin nearby. He loved the outdoors and the solitude. We spent hours together talking and dreaming of flying, laughing and story telling. What a laugh! I proudly hang his “The Pilots Desiderata” in my office. I was so deeply touched by his poem “Night Flight” especially after learning he continued flying with an instructor into his senior years. A true gentleman artist in so many disciplines. His Spirit, I am certain is soaring with glee- unrestricted. I will never forget Thomas Legg-

I am Tom’s brother Robert Legg’s daughter. I was actually looking for something about Aunt Elsie as she passed away yesterday. That would be the mother of the Special nephew Mike Elliot. I hadn’t heard about my Uncle Tom’s passing. I only remember him from when I was little, he’d drop by once in a while when he was in from I think Winnipeg. I always admired my Uncle Tom. The world will miss him dearly. He had such a gift.

My sincere condolences to Thomas’ family. During the late 1990’s Thomas introduced Yukon and Alaska-bound visitors from all over the world to the wonders of Canada’s North through his renderings of Robert Service’s stories. Thomas performed for clients of Cardinal Travel Tours as they embarked for the North. I’ll always remember his innate ability to transport his listeners to another place and time with his wonderful voice and superb performances. Thanks for the memories, Thomas.

Alida Hume

Audrey,

I am not sure we ever met, but Tom spoke a lot about you. My condolences on your loss. He was a very special person.

Sincerely,

L

I was a student at the U of C from 88-92. I spent a great many hours in the shop with Tom and it was there that Tom gave me the gift I will have with me for the rest of my life. Tom’s radio was tuned to CBC Stereo and woe betide any thoughts of touching it or changing the dial. Now whenever and wherever I am working, Theatre or day job, the radio is tuned to CBC (now radio 2) and classical. I often think of Tom and those days while listening. Thank you Tom.

Audrey,

My condolences on the loss of Thomas. He was a great man and I enjoyed our many years performing together with the Guns of the Golden West. I will miss his kindness, his poetry and his laugh. You two were so blessed to have such a beautiful love and life together. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Much love.

Dear Audrey, I’m very sorry to hear that my friend Tom has moved on. I am also grateful that he got to spend the last part of his life with you and your love. He was a graceful man in his way.

Audrey:

Cecile and I wish to pass along our sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your husband. I only met Thomas Legg briefly on two occasions but I’m certainly familiar with his numerous skills and talents. People like Thomas Legg and Jac Friedenberg come into this world and truly make it a better place through their presence and actions through life.

Dear Audrey and family, Thomas had a rich and interesting life. A man of many talents and much experience, he was a good friend and colleague. You were a blessing for him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

There was a bar which sat in the Warehouse Theatre in Winnipeg for many years and got great usage. Tom built it for Sean O’Casey’s The Plough And The Stars at Manitoba Theatre Centre. I remember when Tom finished it and all of us in the cast and crew expressed our awe at such a beautiful piece of work. He was so proud of it. That to me was Tom, his love of his craft was extended to life and to those around him, especially those who appreciated that craft. His passing is indeed a sad event. May he rest in peace and may you find peace in his rest.

I worked for and with Tom for many years and was always learning from him. He taught me not to do the first thing that came into my head on a new project but to take the time to think of three ways to tackle it and then choose. He taught me to put my tools away at the end of the day and look back at the clean shop and enjoy what I had done. He was a true Master and he lived his dreams. I toast him and his life well lived.

For Audrey and all the Family

I was so sorry to see Tom’s picture in the Herald this morning and to learn of his death. I worked with Tom at the University of Calgary in the drama department from 1989 to 1991. We shared a shop – Tom for carpentry, me for props. I remember you dropping by Audrey. Tom could build anything and was a great help. We enjoyed each other’s company. Tom built a beautiful wooden cradle for our first born and it is a family treasure. My husband and I send our condolences to you all.

Audrey and family – our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Remember the good times and memories. Sincere Sympathy….

Tom was a mainstay at the Drama Dept. when I went in the early 90’s. I learned a lot from him. He was a character and I will always remember him. Bless his family in their time of loss.

Tina Rasmussen