Leah was the sweetest little toddler. I remember her bouncing strawberry blonde curls as she took confident first steps holding her mother's hand. I got to have a precious get-together with Leah and her parents when Joel was attending a conference at UBC all those years ago.
I saw Leah next when she was a grown-up young woman - still beautiful and confident. And still a joy to her family. I found her so easy to be with - friendly, warm and interesting. She was planning a trip to Asia at the time, I believe.
This loss is an unspeakable tragedy, and I am so sad, too, for the suffering they've all had to endure in the past year and a half.
May Leah rest in peace.
from Susan K.
