On behalf of my family and myself, I would like to sincerely thank the following people and organizations: The Kamloops Daily News and Kamloops This Week for their articles about Roy Baron’s life and passing; Dr. Thomas and Marissa as well as Dr. Waller and Dr. Gabrielle and Janis and the nurses at the RIH Cancer Clinic; Schoening Funeral Services for their professional handling of affairs; Dave Deol from Hotel 540 for his accommodation of guests attending the Celebration; Peter Mattis of Harold’s Restaurant for the preparation and serving of food at the Celebration; the staff at Cactus Jacks for their work for the celebration; Don Moores for acting as MC for the celebration as well as speakers Dennis Coates, Manny Mattis and Rick Richmond for their memories, kind words and tributes of Roy and finally, the many friends, relatives and members of the Kamloops community who offered their support and kind words of sympathy during this trying time.

Thank you all for being there for us when needed most.

JOYCE BARON AND FAMILY

Kamloops