8 years later I still think about TJ from time to time. How TJ, and his struggles have helped me is too much to write. He’s one of the reasons I wear a poppy every year. My condolences are everlasting.

Jared,

I only just learned of your dad’s passing. I thought of you today as we attended a Remembrance Day service. I hope that you are still the wonderful and amazing boy I remember. Your father was so proud of you. He beamed when I told him how you looked out for the other children and stood up for what was right.

God Bless you and your family,

Mrs. Mehling, Jared’s Grade Two Teacher

I am so sorry to hear about the loss that you guys have had to endure. I hope that you guys will get better cause time really does mend the broken <3 HE WILL BE MISSED

From: TJ's second cousin daughter of Darryl and Cindy Stirling

We were really sorry to hear about the passing of Thomas Stirling. We always thought about him and wondered how he was making out.

We had a visit from Cameron Laidlow yesterday, he was on a course at Base Gagetown and came out to see us and told us about Tom’s passing.

Just wanted you to know how saddened we are to hear it.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

From: Murray and Annice Short. (Rob’s Parents.)

I had the pleasure of knowing TJ, and working with him in the military. We shared a tour in Afghanistan together back in 2003 and he was a valiant soldier and great friend, he will be missed. My condolenses to Barb and family.

Barb, Jared, and Jayda;

We were extremely saddened to hear of T.J.’s passing. We will always hold his memory in our hearts. In the days to come, please know that if there is anything we can do for you or the family, we are just a phone call away. May God surround you with his Infinite Love in the days and months to come. I am so grateful that you are surrounded by such a wonderful family……

Love and Blessings

Nan, Ron, Cameron, and Courtney Levesque

May you find comfort in your time of loss. Your sorrow is shared.

On behalf of Major General WM Holmes MBE CD Colonel of the the Regiment and All Ranks The Royal Canadian Regiment

Dear Terri and Keith

We were so saddened to hear the news of T.J. We know what he meant to you and we can hardly imagine your pain and sorrow. He will be sorely missed by Barb and the kids and please convey our condolences to them and the family.

Our thoughts are with you and please let us know if we can do anything to help.

He will be missed by all.

love

Hans and Sharon

I have just returned home from T.J.’s Memorial. I would like to thank you Barb and Your families on Behalf of the Calgary Area CAV Units for allowing us the Honour to attend.

We were so saddened to hear the news of T.J. Our thoughts are with you and your family Barb. I pray God is near you at this time with comfort and support now and in the days ahead.

“Rest in Peace T.J.”

Sincerely,

Joanne and David Marsh

Dear Terry, I was so sad to read about T.J.

My heart goes out to you and your family with your loss.

I can’t imagine the way you must feel,

be brave.

Love Denise.

I was so sad to hear about T.J’s passing,

My heart goes out to all of you,

Love Denise.

Terri, My thoughts are with you and your family. The loss of a loved one is so hard, and even harder when it is your child. God be with you in your time of sorrow.

Grace

Terri & Keith, we can only imagine your pain and sorrow. We are truly sorry for your loss and pray you find strength and peace. Anyone who ever met T.J. was blessed. We are honored to have had T.J. grace our lives. We will cherish our memories of him forever.

Love Teresa & Eric

I had the pleasure of working with TJ at General Dynamics Canada as well. I will certainly miss him quite alot. He would always put a smile on my face on the bad days. My heart-felt condolences to his wife and children. I’m also from the military community as well, he was a great hero and served our country. I salute you T.J. I will remember him.

Pat Kisiel

Onward

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to TJ’s family and friends.

We had the great pleasure to meet, get to know, and experience TJ’s great and vibrant personality. We had the opportunity to share great stories over a few dinners, drinks and outings after long work days in the bitter cold!

We’ll definitely miss our new friend.

Regards,

The WISELAB team

Joe, Simon, Luc, Philippe André, Vincent and Eric

Dear Keith & Terri

So very sorry to hear of your son’s death. My sincerest sympathy to all of you at this most difficult time.

Terri, Keith & family

I am terribly sorry to hear of TJ passing. I’m sure he was a son to be very proud of, you will have many fond memories that will last forever. I’m sorry I can’t be with you at this time due to previous commitments but you certainly are in my thoughts & prayers. Stay strong. Love your cousin Rose-Marie

Dear Barb, I was so sorry to read about T. J.’s death in the Herald last night. What a great loss for you and your children and your family. I have been thinking about you all day and I am sure this is a time of great sorrow for you, although you may likely still be numb and in great shock. I know you are surrounded by loving family but I am sure they too are hurting madly. What a heartbreak. Gather them all around you and gain strength from them. With sympathy, Pam

Barb, Jared, and Jayda: TJ put a smile on our faces. We like you will miss him.

Stand strong in your time of grief and remember the happy times.

Wayne

Barb, Jared, Jayda

We are so sorry for your loss.

Steve, Michelle & Spencer Posthumus

Barb, we are saddened and cannot imagine your pain. May all the angels take care of you and the kids forever.

Fondly,

Lorrie and Kim

I had the pleasure of working with TJ at General Dynamics Canada. He will be missed by everyone here. My heart felt condolences to his wife and children. He was good man and a good soldier. Being a retired Patricia we had many good natured pokes at each other about our Infantry regiments. God Bless You All!

Tom Corscadden

Barb, Jared and Jayda,

TJ was a great Dad and husband and will be missed at Hockey this year. We are proud to have known him over the last 2 years and offer our sincerest condolences to you and your family. We are here for you if you need us for anything.

Take care,

Sean, Kim, Jordan and Jamie

My thoughts and prayers are with you Barb and your family during this trying time.

Barb, Jared and Jayda: I am so so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you in this tragic time

Please accept my sincere condolences during this most difficult time. TJ was my friend and I have been deeply saddened by his passing. RIP TJ.

From: Martin Brown, Ottawa Canada

Keith and family

What can one say at the loss of a son – other than we are feeling your pain. It was such a shock to read of T.J’s passing.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of T.J’s family also.

If there is anything we can do for you don’t hesitate to call – we will be there for you.

Ted & Joan

Barb, Keith and Terri and families. We offer our heart felt condolences during this difficult time. TJ was a fine young man and a great cousin to Michelle and Debbie. They talked very highly of him. It was a pleasure for Iola and I to have known him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

We were extremely saddened to hear the news of TJ’s death. I first met TJ only a year ago when he bacame one of the original members of our experimental aerostat team. We were soon impressed by his strong leadership skills, friendly manner and ability to get the job done, regardless of weather conditions. We will miss him greatly!

Barb, Jared, Jayda

I just want you to know that TJ made me smile and brought a sense of ease in our time together patrolling. I would pick him to go with me because I knew he had my back. I take great pride in having known TJ, and I will always remember him.

I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope you and the kids find peace and happiness in your future. Sincerely, Jay

May your memories give you strength and the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. We are thinking of you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all…. the Sigouin Family

Barb, Jared, Jayda, and all members of TJ’s family

Please accept our heartfelt condolences on TJ’s passing. I remember watching him play with the kids at Jared’s birthday party and thinking what a wonderful father he was! Kids just loved him! I pray you find the peace you so all deserve.

Thinking of you Barb, Jared and Jayda!

Kathy, Brent, Matt and Bradley Crellin

Pro Patria

My sincerest sympathies on your loss. TJ was a pleasure to be around, always with a smile, and a quick joke to make the day brighter. I always admired the easy confidence with which he carried himself. He will be missed.