Alan & Kaari wrote:

> It is with a deep sadness and a heavy heart that I have to report the
> passing today of our close friend Harry. After a long and progressive
> illness, Harry passed away today in Nanaimo, BC.
>
> A long and active participant on RFC and cook-ins throughout the
> Northwest, Harry had a deep and abiding love for people and cooking, not
> mention drinking and making wine. But mostly, his long time love of his
> life, Sam (Samantha) made him smile each and every day. And of course, his
> adopted home of Canada gave him an immense pride and joy. I think the
> Olympic gold in hockey in Vancouver sent him on with a huge smile.
>
> Kaari and I have had the great fortune to be a close friend of Harry and
> Sam for many years, both in Calgary and in Nanaimo. We shared a love of
> cooking, wine, travel and people. We have no greater memories in life than
> sharing time and life with Harry and Sam.
>
> Tonight, I will open a bottle of red, and toast him long into the night.
> Harry, we will miss you more than my words can express.

I'm very sad to hear this. Harry was one of the people who made RFC so
special. Thanks for the information, and I offer my condolences to his close
friends and family.

Bob