Peter’s farewell tour: Stop #5, Rupert, Quebec

Saturday, June 11th was the last of the five (yup, he had a very wide net!) stops on the Big Pete's Farewell Tour.

Peter’s farewell tour: Stop #1, Tucson

In his 12 years in Tucson, Arizona, Peter pulled together a wide network of friends and associates. Many of them gathered February 20, 2011, at the home of Lowell Thomas to comfort each other and begin Peter’s farewell tour.

Peter’s farewell tour: Stop #3, Toronto

About 40 friends, relatives and old buddies gathered on March 19, 2011, at the Canyon Creek eatery on Front St. in Toronto, to wish Peter farewell and to trade stories. As usual, such gatherings are bitter-sweet. We all miss the big guy but it was great seeing old friends after a decade or two.

Some pictures follow.

Peter's farewell tour: Stop #4, Kingston memorial

On Sunday, March 20th we gathered with childhood family friends, the van der Kooi's and the Bayly's, to remember Peter. Thank you to all who were able to join us.

Also much appreciation to Rev. Jack Bennett and the staff of Rideaucrest who helped to make this occasion go forward smoothly.

Pictures follow.

Peter’s farewell tour: Stop #2, Ottawa

Peter would have enjoyed it, I'm quite sure. Seventeen friends from the world of words, car racing, jams and business gathered to share stories and drinks together March 12, 2011, at Maxwell's bar on Elgin St. in downtown Ottawa.

It was wonderful to see you all!

Here are a few pictoral momento's: