On behalf Vernon Pickard, just heard you passed away and it saddens me as I remember meeting you as kids in Banff.

In Love Vernon.

I just waned to say I knew Sean through the Depledge family, and I wanted to include my thoughts despite the number of years that has passed since his and I have paths have crossed in person. I played pond/outdoor hockey with him a number of times “back in the day”. He was also the reason why I got a Apple computer. I want to say what such a great guy he was, hands down. I have nothing but nice things to say about him. Sean – I hope I can have a beer with you on the other side. Until then, I leave with absolute my most sincerest condolences to Sean’s family.

My deepest condolences to Sean’s family. Sean and I worked together for many years at IHS and grew to not only respect each other professionally, but to become friends. Some of my fondest memories of IHS include times with Sean at our team retreats in the Colorado mountains, wine tasting & touring in Australia, or even just catching up with him over a beer in far away Singapore or right at home in Calgary. I will miss his sense of humor and sincerity about life.

Sean, I’m sorry we didn’t have a chance to get that beer here in Denver like we were planning. We’ll grab a Yak on the other side my friend.

Sean was full of fun and exuberance. He was passionate about life. Our sincere condolences to Jess and Dash.

Sean’s been a generous colleague who is great fun to have around. We always know he is in town when the box of maple cream cookies are in the pantry for all to enjoy. I’ll miss our laughter and jests around the office, may he rest well.

Sean was a true mentor, motivator, guide and a friendly person. I am fortunate to work under him for a short span in IHS and know him. He worked hard to make things simple and complicated and would always advise me not to loose your cool no matter how how hard the situation is. Things automatically became easy and simple when Sean was around. I will always remember you for what ever you have done for me and others I know.

My thoughts are with you Sean and your family.

Sean was a capable, smart and easy person to be with and work with. He had a way to lighten the mood and raise people out of the trudge of work. He was good company and brightened each room he entered.

I hope remembering Sean and his great smile will give strength to his family as they deal with this incredible loss.

For Sean from Ireland here is an old blessing –

May the road rise up to meet you.

May the wind always be at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face,

and rains fall soft upon your fields.

And until we meet again,

May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Sean Has been nothing but a good leader and a great friend. It was an honor to know him. My deepest condolences to your family.

Please accept my condolences. I used to work with Sean in IHS and been fortunate enough to get to know him. He was so very kind to me even after he left IHS, he gave me advice on my work and life progress. It is so very sad and I can’t express how much I feel for you all as a family.

I lost my father when he was 52 with heart attack and I understand how shocking it is to see someone well for a minute and within the matter of seconds they are gone. I shall prey for you all to have patience as the pain will ease off with time and I say that from experience. Thinking of you all and Sean.

Dear Megan and family,

I’m terribly sorry for your loss. It is hard to let anyone leave because we will never be able to touch ,hold or see them. Saying farewell to a sibling is like saying goodbye to a part of you.But he’ll always be there for you to speak to or to ask for council .He now became your angel looking over you and your family. He ‘s on his journey of eternity.May he rest in peace but chances are he’ll keep as busy wherever he is as he did in this material world.

Love, Bela

Sean made that indelible impression on me; I am so sorry for the loss of his beautiful spirit to all of you who shared meals with him, who remember watching the smile that so often played upon his face, light up his eyes and then bring a smile to our own. I am one of those old world friends; I remember Sean and his beautiful blonde curls, I remember him asking the most sincere of questions, I remember summers where he joined us floating down the Elbow River. I remember talking with him a few years back, I in Los Angeles, he in Singapore, both of us catching up on the reality of having been English teachers in Japan. Jessica he shared how he’d met you and how much he loved the life he shared with you in what ended up as a more than one hour conversation of life and where we’d all gone since those days growing up in a very special world. His generous nature meant that I thought we would have his presence and his voice with us for a lot longer. Tyrone, I came to know Sean through you, thank you for sharing the gift of him with me and with all of my sisters. I am so sorry that you have lost your brother, your friend, your confidant and that part of your family who will not be there but in memory to share those moments in life that are deeply enjoyed by you all as family. With love from all of the Szmolyan’s, Sharon.

To Sean’s family,

My sincere condolences to you all and especially a big hug to Dash.

I did not know Sean myself, but as a mother of one of Dash’s classmates, I want you to know that the STS community is behind your family and here to help you and especially Dash. Our thoughts are with you all!- Dana

Dear Jess & Dash,

Our hearts break for you today. Sadly we never met Sean. We wish you the comfort of knowing your family and friends are here to help you during this difficult time.

Take my dear,

Know that we are thinking of you often.

I’m incredibly sad that I was not able to make the service, yet grateful to watch it via live stream from Texas. Sean was such a vibrant soul that will leave a huge void in the hearts and lives of so many.

My most sincere condolences to Jessica, Dash, and the family and friends that will miss him the most. xo

Dear Jess and Dash,

I am so sorry for your loss, Sean was a truly remarkable man & father.

I knew Sean for what seems only a brief moment, yet the depth of the impression and inspiration he provided is an indication of his strong character and personality.

Sean gave my family the confidence and courage, and me the support and subtle nudge, to take the leap of faith and uproot ourselves from Brisbane and move to Denver so we could create some new work (and life) adventures together.

We were looking forward to sharing stories with you, as Sean had talked about you both so much, like our straw bale house. I hope we will still have that chance in the future, as I know Sean would have liked that.

He will be truly missed.

Love from all the Meszes clan,

Greg Tash Nadya Vienne and Zach