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VOL. 79 PART 6 NOVEMBER 2021
Again, during our articling year, John proved himself to be a valuable
roommate, colleague and friend. John’s generosity, kindness and patience,
especially towards my infant daughter, are difficult to put into words, and
impossible to ever repay. After articles, John relocated to Victoria, and I
relocated to Prince George. We were able to stay connected over the years
and keep one another up to speed on our families and work. As impressive
as John’s professional accomplishments are, his greatest sources of joy and
pride are Ana-Maria and Andrea. John is a devoted, caring and happy husband
and father.
Of course, John’s skills, knowledge and accomplishments have changed
greatly over time, but his personality has not. He is curious, intelligent and
thorough. He is careful, diligent, thoughtful and ethical. He is compassionate,
empathetic, generous and humble. He has a sharp wit and sense of
humour.
A little luck never hurts, and of course I wish him that, but I could not be
happier or more certain of a person’s prospects for success on the bench
than I am for John.