Quin's Memorial Service (Update 1)

Relatively Quiet · April 17, 2017, 02:13:35 AM

This is going to be long. I kept track of especially notable moments or speeches. I didn't feel comfortable with taking pictures. I managed one. I'll upload it later. I learned some things about Quin I never knew before.

First off I want to say how different this service was. It wasn't like other funerals I've been to. His family made it clear that this gathering was about appreciating the moments Quin made for people, or moments in his own life, and gave the mic out to anybody who wanted to say something.

To start, Quin was thanked by two separate town fire departments for having his name on the roster for being a reserve volunteer firefighter, and awarded posthumously by both for his services when called on.

The mayor of a small town personally thanked Quin for his efforts in helping the town and its people, for helping to keep its local library open by coming to visit in meetings, signing petitions, baking for special town events, and yet again, coming to aid in firefighting despite the considerable distance he lived away from the town.

Another town's skating club arrived to personally thank him, not only for putting so much effort into helping his little niece join the group, but for taking an active role in fundraising events for the club itself, helping beyond just taking care of his niece.

Many local farmers took time to thank him for his work provided during harvest seasons. Most of them stated that he worked incredibly hard and that he notably went beyond what they expected of him. I jotted down some speeches of note given by people who wanted to thank him.

First for now is Quin's brother in law with something I never knew that Quin ever did. I'm skeptical when it comes to praise and overblown proportions but to be honest, for a man like Quin, I believe without question that this is something he would do.

Quin's Brother-in-Law:

Spoiler

"I've been around for a while. When I was young, I did a lot of questionable things with my time and my life and I ended up in a lot of situations that still make me ask how I got this far alive, and healthy, and with the opportunity to have the family that I do today.

I got to know Quin over many years since marrying his sister. Let me say that out of all the people I ever worked with, Quin was the best in my life. His head was always on the job and he was always thinking ahead but you never had to fight with him to lead. He was always just there to help, never to fight.

Of all the people in my life, Quin was probably one of the most honest, trustworthy, and caring persons you could meet. I think all of the time I ever got to share with him was special, but there's one moment I always remember him for.

Quin and I were doing paintjobs and working out on the marinas in BC over the summer. We decided to go downtown for something quick and went with some fast food place. We were halfway through eating when this guy comes in, goes up to the counter, pulls a gun, and starts yelling for the manager.

Everybody starts panicking, the guy with the gun is screaming, whole place just goes upside down. Quin did not hesitate. He was the first one to move and put himself closest to the guy at the counter. He stops, and starts walking calmly, and I'll remember what he said for the rest of my life. Really soft, no anger, but serious.

"What the fuck are you doing here dude? Give me the gun, the cops are gonna be here and they'll shoot your fucking ass if you still have it. Give it to me and get the fuck out of here."

I could not believe it, but it worked. The guy handed the gun over. He got into a fight with the manager after that and subdued, and not even five minutes later, SWAT vans pull up. Quin was leaving the building as they pulled up and he tossed the gun down.

Ten, maybe twenty guys all pointing their guns at him screaming at him and he keeps his hands above his head. I thought they were going to shoot him. The manager or somebody opens up the door and starts yelling that it's not him and everybody finally cools down.

This kid was one of the gutsiest guys I ever met. I was in Quebec for the separation riots and in with the wrong crowds when I was young. I've been all over the states and canada. I saw shit you wouldn't believe. I have never, in my life met anybody else like Quin.

Empathetic like you wouldn't believe and almost totally selfless. He could be a hard guy sometimes too. We always didn't see eye to eye on things but he never let that get in the way of things.

I don't know how he managed so long with the disease and the chances they gave him. I couldn't do it. He did his best. He always did. He never let me down once. It was a privilege for me to know this man as the best friend I've ever had and as a family member.

I'll update more later.

🍁 Aria 🔮 · April 17, 2017, 02:20:58 AM

I know he probably wouldn't agree, but he deserves a large gathering. It's hard to think of somebody that's truly more caring and selfless than him.

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Relatively Quiet · April 20, 2017, 07:50:24 AM

Update. Quin did a lot of things despite how short of a time he lived. I'm happy to have heard all the things I did about him. That service was hard to go through.

I'll add more later.

R o c k e t · April 23, 2017, 04:17:59 AM

I appreciate you sharing all of this with the people here.

Relatively Quiet · April 24, 2017, 01:47:29 AM

I've been meaning to update and add more of what I heard and stuff. But I'm just really exhausted I guess. I told Quin that I'd take up contacting people for him and I've managed to find most of them. I usually end up talking to some of them and it's just... taxing.

He's gone and it's just not fair. The more I hear about him and all the stuff he did for people, and it's just like, why the fuck did it have to be him? You guys are kind of lucky that you didn't know him in your personal life. There's just this hole where he used to be. I miss him. I promise that I'll update things. I'm just not feeling it right now.

big sponge · April 24, 2017, 02:02:20 AM

Quote from: Relatively Quiet on April 24, 2017, 01:47:29 AM

I've been meaning to update and add more of what I heard and stuff. But I'm just really exhausted I guess. I told Quin that I'd take up contacting people for him and I've managed to find most of them. I usually end up talking to some of them and it's just... taxing.

He's gone and it's just not fair. The more I hear about him and all the stuff he did for people, and it's just like, why the fuck did it have to be him? You guys are kind of lucky that you didn't know him in your personal life. There's just this hole where he used to be. I miss him. I promise that I'll update things. I'm just not feeling it right now.

i usually don't comment on these kinds of things because i'm not good at this stuff, but don't worry about the people here dude. most of us aren't going anywhere so take all the time you need to recuperate and give your update whenever you personally feel ready to.