Aaron and I were friends and coworkers at Suncor for almost 10 years. Aaron helped get me hired, shortly before the twins were born. He trained and mentored me, and we became good friends. Later when Aaron got on the Fort Hills project, he knew of my interest in working a FIFO schedule, because my wife is from Phoenix and we wanted to return home. When an opportunity came up, he made me aware of it and was helpful in me getting on that Project with him.
Aaron and I traveled back and forth together, had dinner in camp, and always looked out for each other. Anytime I had a question or needed help, I called Aaron, and he always answered and helped me. Regardless of how busy he was, he always made the time for me, and never made me feel like I was bothering him. I am sure many others that we worked with would say the same thing!
Aaron loved sports and snowboarding. A few years ago, he took a couple of days and came down to stay with us at our place in Phoenix. We played golf, went to a Coyotes game and a Spring Training game. We had a great time together, and it was nice to unwind after a long shift at Fort Hills. We were looking forward to doing that again, once the travel restrictions were lifted.
Aaron had many friends at Suncor and was very well liked and respected by all of his coworkers. He was intelligent and knowledgeable, and was always willing to share his experience and help others to ensure that not only did the job get done, but it was done well. In talking with many of our mutual friends and coworkers, all of us are in shock and deeply saddened by the news of his passing! He will be missed, tremendously!
One thing we all knew is how much Aaron loved his family and his boys! He kept pictures of them on his desk, and was always telling us about them and what was going on in their lives. He was clearly very proud of them!
My Sincere condolences go out to Mason, Nixon, Ronin, Lindsey, Marilyn, Linette, Cory, and the rest of Aaron's family and friends. I know this is a very difficult time for everyone.
I will miss Aaron and am thankful that he and I crossed paths and became friends. I am also very appreciative of all he's done for me throughout the years! That is the kind of person he was. Always willing to help.
Sincerely,
Brent Kelly
