John (Johnny) Brian Altinger
I was shocked to see his picture in the news Nov 3rd as I was getting ready for work. I immediately copied his name email my son and asked if he was the man he knew. I worked as I normally do, trying to keep some sense of normalcy in my life. Dorian emailed back and confirmed my inquiry. I met John 1998 when my son Dorian, John and their other friend Shawn. Three young men moving to Edmonton to find their fame and fortune.
The only reason I remember Mr. Altinger was he was polite, respectful and going on a journey with my son, who was leaving the nest so to say at the time. I met John again around 2002, then again at my son's wedding 2006. Good man and I am saddened by his death. To see his picture and actually remember a man I met three times in his relative short life shows just how close we are all connected on this fragile planet. A body is space just as fragile as John's body in this space we live in. My condolences to his family, his friends, and co-workers who had the opportunity to know this gentleman. May the Creator help his family in this time and loss and we as his collective neighbour and human family must remember he is our loss as one in a society, and the society that raise him and the perpetrator of his tragic demise
Miigweech, all my relations
1 comment:
He didn't just make a video of what happened to this guy with actors. (Which apparently he did that). He videotaped the actual killing. They should find the tape..
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