Friday, October 7, 2022
I’m saddened to have learn the passing of Peter. About 3 weeks ago, before I was told of his death, I had a dream of Peter and I biking around Lowertown Wingham as we used to do during the school break summer months. I never knew how significant those moments would be until I came to learn of his tragic passing. The last time I saw Peter was at a family reunion at my family home in 2002. Peter was a very tall, muscular kid who was built to be a rugby player. Unfortunately, it seemed the older Peter got the more he started to slip away from his former self and what potential he had in life. I will always think in my mind if I truly could’ve done anything for Peter as, at one time, Peter was one of my closest cousins. I wish I could’ve done something to save him from the darkest parts of his own mind and soul. There was good in Peter but the darkness overtook him. Cousin, you did many wrongs in your life but I hope you can find forgiveness from the ones who loved you and be able to forgive yourself. Your soul is now in the hands of the Almighty and I hope you can finally be at peace. I hope you find what you once lost.
Farewell, cousin. You were gone to me for a long time but I never forgot about the generous kind young boy you used to be. May you find and be at peace.
Shawn Baird
Smithers, British Columbia
