Tooker, we love you.
Mom and Dad

Gob blessed us and our earth with , who understood the sacredness of our earth, wild spaces and wildlife, sacredness of people and life, and sacredness of marriage and relationships.
Lynda Rubizna, Edmonton

Tooker was truly a remarkable activist, full of warmth enthusiasm and passion for the issues we care so deeply about... It was always wonderful to hear of his accomplishments in Montreal and then out west when he was greening the city council ...and when they came to Toronto, they brought that burst of energy which was so reflective of their spirit and commitment. We and the world have lost an exceptional friend and peace and environmental activist whom we'll miss terribly.
Dorothy Goldin-Rosenberg, Toronto

He was really an inspiration for us all... His legacy will of course live on in all of our hearts and I for one will continue to draw inspiration from Tooker's limitless strength and conviction.
Adam Perry, Halifax

We are so very thankful of the hard work you and Tooker put into Edmonton during his time on Council. Incredible contribution...
Ramona and Amahl

I knew of you only from a short distance yet it was in part your passion and leadership that turned the cogs on my own journey... May I at least have half of the courage and tenacity you had, so that I may continue to follow your beautiful spirit.
Andrea Jones, Edmonton

We very much appreciate what a blessing it was to have you (two) in our life last summer.
Christina Anderman, Morning Glory Farm, Ontario

I voted for him. I enjoyed him. He was inevitably positive and supportive. He bolstered my courage to speak out at meetings when I needed to say something I thought would not be well received. His very presence said GO FOR IT... Our crossing paths has had an amazingly positive impact on my life... Indirectly, Tooker has brought me to people and groups with whom I can share my expertise and enthusiasm to some good end.
Tracey Thomas, Toronto

I'm still looking for a voice, but I'm afraid that now I have one less voice to speak and onen less pen to write vicariously for me.
Stephen Talman, Edmonton

He was such an inspiration in his activism for social change. It is important for us to remember that Tooker's love lives on.
David Walsh, Toronto

Tooker was an amazing person.
Sandra Niessen, Holland

I have been reading about all the activities of Tooker and Angela for several years. Their words and their actions and perennial dedication and diligence have continually been a challenge, motivation, inspiration and education for me. Their lives have called me to be conscientious about my lifestyle like no one else has. Tooker and Angela have continually reminded me that the world can be a different place. There is real hope if we dare to dream, believe our dreams and act according to our dreams. May God richly bless them both.
Dennis Metzler, Portland, Oregon

I've always appreciated what I've known, heard, read, seen about him, but I'm in awe at just how amazing and great and well loved he is.
Kurt, Edmonton

Tooker, you were always at the very front of the struggle. It was hard, we could see it, but I guess we couldn't help enough. The spaces you created are good spaces... Thank you.
Donna Koziak, Edmonton

Tooker, I shall carry your activisit seed in my heart to carry on the work.
Gray Jones, Edmonton

Tooker, I'll forever remember you for your courage, strength and sense of humor. I will draw from that in future years.
John Regan, Edmonton

I remember you Tooker rolling up on your bicycle to the peace camp (1990) and keeping us all going. Thanks.
Dennis Merkosky, Edmonton

A released human being, in this life and beyond. Thank you Tooker.
Gord Oaks, Edmonton

Tooker has had a positive effect on most parts of my life. He has inspirid me to be committed, to remain strong and steadfast, but also to celebrate life, its adventures, its challenges and its incredible spirit. He is in me now - touched on my spirit. Tooker will continue to live on in all of us. We shall continue the cause, on bicycle with bared emotions.
Helen Tremethik, Prince George, BC

How he was able to handle setbacks, come back fighting, strong and enthusiastic, is a great example to follow.
Doug, Edmonton

The pedalers

Pedal and power and glory to the air
The people hear him coming, But wait there is a pair
Two bobbing dashing helmets, two saddles on each side
Four ever pumping pistons, and two smiling faced by pride

Onward in the clearing and scrubbing of the breeze
Ticketing the nations bringing pollution to its knees
Wheeling out the message with a gasmask in the ink
Composting for the planet making every child think

Now we all can take a lesson from the motion of the pair
Tookers tieless statement and Angela of the Air
Two caught up in the motion of the living life it seems
Two passing out the beauty of the vision of their dreams

So now that one of them has cycled beyond the borderline
into crystal and to timelessness and recycling of divine
we will recall the echoed bells and the laughter of his charm
and the feeling of his love as it lifted up your arm

The feeling of his energy so concentrated pure
enough to last three lifetimes and the knowledge to endure
We all may follow pathways traveled by this powerhouse of try
Or we can sit by and do nothing till the day that we pass by.

We can complain and we can grovel over milk that long been spilled
Or we can continue on past holes and further nurture will
Like the man of motion greened and the partner at his pace
will be an eternal flame in history to help to win the race.

That all of us are running and need to see the lead
as it is them who set the pace and set the fertile seed
So remember bells and wheels and the ever smiling face
and the passion for the masses that helped him keep the pace

Yes duplicate the effort and and triplicate the love
that was put out by this man who instilled the will to shove
To push a little harder than the others in his class
To end the day with more of effort so to pass

So we end this day with memories and keep them evermore
As we say Goodbye to Tooker but never close the door
Yes we can remember Ecocity and the tie that's never worn
And the rolling of his wheels the bell that was a horn

The handcuffs and the Greenpeace and the circus when in town
were all a part of Tooker as his wheels were spinning round
Yes they were all a part of Tooker the ups along with downs
yes we will never lose the passion as we pass the memories round

Robin Belanger, Alberta

 

Other condolences have been received from:

* Stephen Kriedemann, Toronto
* Richard Solly, England
* Michel, Linda, Benoit and Edith
* Walter Flueck, Edmonton
* Lisa Hopkinson, Hong Kong