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April 27th, 2022
Walking Side by Side with Tragedy and Hope
“I had woken up and come downstairs to get ready. That’s when my mom told me that there was an accident at my dad’s work, and he was missing. How do you react to that kind of news at 10 years old? Do you even have the emotional capacity to comprehend it?” - Josh Rene Josh will be among the many family members who light a candle to honour a loved one today on the National Day of Mourning.
April 28th, 2021
Day of Mourning 2021: 5 Ways to Participate
The National Day of Mourning is observed every year on April 28 to remember and pay tribute to those who have died, been injured or made seriously ill while at work.
April 27th, 2020
On this Day of Mourning, please remember…
For Threads of Life families, April 28 is one day when their personal, intimate story becomes a universal story; when they can join with others to acknowledge publicly the toll that workplace tragedy has taken on their lives.
April 15th, 2020
We Remember Darcy Cromwell
At a jewelry store on Father’s Day back in 2001 I picked out a gold “#1 dad” necklace. I remember crying so hard the jeweler practically gave it to me for free. I wish I could have given it to him earlier.
April 15th, 2020
We Remember Leo Pitruzzella
My story begins on July 13, 2009 with my mom picking me up from summer camp. Just like any other day, my brother and I would ask the same questions, “What is for dinner?” and “When will Daddy be home?”. Unfortunately for us, one of those questions would never be answered.
April 15th, 2020
We Remember Adam Sura
From the moment Adam was born, he was a joy to behold. He had a love for sports and a passion for music, cooking and family. He had a beautiful smile and he let the world know he was in it.