As a fellow teacher/coach in Ottawa who oftens travels with athletes for competitions, I just wanted to say that our hearts and thoughts are with all of you at Bathurst HS during this very sad time. The articles written and posted have truly touch all of us across Canada.

Dave, you said it best when you mentioned that some of our greatest memories in high school are spent travelling with the team and competing for your school. I too share these sentiments and attempt as a teacher now to make that impact on my students.

Mr. Lord, while I have never met the man, seems to be one of these tremendous people doing extra-ordinary things and make impressions on young people. He truly stands for what teaching and coaching is all about. This “unfortunate incident” or “bad luck” is beyond words. From all of us across this great nation, our greatest condolences for your loss.