Blake S. passed away this week.
Blake was a long time, beloved volunteer here. Many of us are grateful we had the opportunity to know him–he was a valuable mentor and guide to many of our participants. We will miss his graceful attitude, and his desire to share with others the healing he had experienced in his own life.
Funeral service will be held Monday, June 4 at 11:00 a.m. at Nassau Street Church, 232 Nassau Street North. Donations may be made to Nassau Street Church or the Winnipeg AA Group.
Click here for the obituary for Blake (William) Shapansky, in the Winnipeg Free Press
He Is Gone
You can shed tears that he is gone,
Or you can smile because he has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back,
Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left.
Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him,
Or you can be full of the love that you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember him and only that he is gone,
Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back,
Or you can do what he would want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.
David Harkins
