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AboutAdaByDnc

AboutAdaByDnc

Like everyone else, Nadine and I were saddened at the news of Ada’s passing. She went out of her way to help me and Nadine get acquainted with the downtown core when we first arrived at Datafix 7 years ago. I also enjoyed talking with her at the Datafix retreats and listening to her perspective on how they had changed over the years. At one retreat in particular I had brought up martial arts in conversation and mentioned that I had been training in Karate for a number of years. She surprised me by sharing a similar interest in martial arts and I remember coming away from the conversation feeling that this woman “meant business” in more ways than one. On a personal note I felt a unique connection with Ada since we had both suffered brain trauma at some point in our lives, me with having a brain hemorrhage back in ‘91. She was a reminder to me that a person can accomplish much and continue to be a source of inspiration in spite of such obstacles. On a final note I’d like to say that one of the last things Ada spoke to me about at the office was a simple request to put in a new jug at the water cooler although she had phrased it: Can I get a strong handsome young man to help me with the water cooler?” Thanks for brightening the day for me Ada.

I will always remember you.