Hello from Montreal
My name is Chancy
Braden was placed in my care in his teens.
Braden was one of those larger than life characters in so many ways.
He moved through life with his heart leading the way.
His passion for meaningful conversation and connectivity with things that matter was and is
A big reminder of why I love my work and kept retuning to Calgary
He cracked me up all the time
His sense of humour was sharp and always ready to swing
He called me, “duuuuuude”
Braden was genuine in every way.
A few years went by and we happened to run into each other again.
He was much taller and truly a bright happy spirit and doing well.
It was so important to him to maintain a positive course and feel proud of himself.
Everyone who worked with this lad was fond of him
He charmed one and all
More time went by and we met up again
I took him out for “fancy sandwiches” (as he called them)
And we sat in Princes Island Park, eating and chatting the afternoon away.
To learn of his passing is simply impossible to process.
So sad to learn you have lifted away, Braden.
I know you’re soul is embraced by a wondrous new frontier
The higher adventure is now yours to behold.
I want to express my deepest condolences to his family, extended family
And his many, may friends.
I know it hurts like crazy
Please be kind to yourselves in his honour.
He was crazy about you all and not afraid to speak his heart
He was and one of the good dudes
