In 2004, I was fortunate to have met Todd on Alberta Ballet's Dec / January China tour. After ten amazing days, it was time for me to fly back to Canada and who was there to join me for the 12-hour flight back to Vancouver? Todd. We talked about a lot of different things on that flight... our wives, our families, work, life, the places we'd seen, and the good times we'd spent in the company of so many amazing artists. I remember telling him that Deb and I were looking to buy our first home and without hesitation, he handed me his mortgage broker's business card. A few months later, we bought our house. Todd's energy and enthusiasm was catchy. He was one of those rare people for whom, when he walked into a crowded room, the energy would suddenly shift in his direction. He was generous, kind, and compassionate to a fault. Rest well, my friend. I'll miss you.
