Thomas Joseph (T.J.)

Dear TJ,
I didn’t have the honour of meeting you, but heard such wonderful things about you from your mom. You faced way too many hurdles in life but conquered them with your strength, sense of humour and spirituality. I truly hope that your mom will find peace in knowing what a wonderful son she raised and had for too short a period of time and that you are indefinitely holding a place for her at the table with all of your special guests.

I only knew T.J through the stories his mother told me about the times they spent together. Whether it was it was just spending a day together or travelling somewhere they wanted to go to. I felt they had a wonderful relationship and truly enjoyed each other's company. Just a special note I would like to add:

T.J. " May Flights of Angels Wing Thee to a Beautiful Garden of Final Rest"

Love Sandra & Dwayne XOXOXO

It's hard to forget someone like TJ who gave us so much to remember, when someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure. Not a day goes by when you are not loved and missed!

I had the privilege to now TJ for the last few years!
I remember him as a truly kind, caring, and generous soul. He gave so much of himself to others without ever expecting anything in return his kindness was not allowed or showy-it was steady, genuine, and deeply felt. His generosity was not measured by what he had bad by how willingly he shared it. Because of him many lives were made lighter, warmer and better.Though he may no longer be with us, the kindness he spread, continues to live on in all of us who were touched by his love!

I never knew T.J. but felt like I did by hearing stories from his Mom.
He had a very close bond with her. They were dedicated to each other.
I do know he had a sweet tooth. Also enjoyed to watch friends as a favourite pastime.
T.J. had many hurdles to overcome in his lifetime. Way too many than anyone should bare.
Rest in peace T.J. ❤️

For T.J.

I never met you,
yet I see you in the love your mother carries,
steady and bright.

A man of music,
of lines written from the heart,
you turned feelings into rhythm,
and rhythm into art.

Your courage spoke
in quieter ways than words,
and even in goodbye
you gave the gift of sight.

Tonight the jazz will play a little softer,
a poem will be read in your name,
nand those who love youwill hold your light the same.

— Bev

Tj, the world didn't get to see your gift of drumming and your musicality like we all had hoped as it was a true blessing. But the world got to see you become the wonderful person you were, the person we all loved and now after all the challenges you were dealt with and worked so hard to overcome you will rest and be forever in our memory.

I didn’t have the privilege of meeting T.J., but I know what a wonderful, loving mother he had, and that tells me so much about the man he became.

A soul who loved music and poetry and who expressed his heart through words must have brought depth and feeling to the people around him. His courage in the face of cancer was remarkable, and his final gift – helping someone else to see – is a legacy of true light.

Tonight I’ll listen to some jazz and read a little poem for him. Holding you all in my thoughts.