Anniversary 2015 Get-Together

On February 1, several of Pete’s fans came together at our place (Shaun and Amelia in Pakenham, Ontario) to play in the winter snow, eat, drink and talk about Peter. We agreed to co-author this blog post.

Peter Past and Present

On the sad occasion of the first anniversary of Peter's passing, I decided to post another happy memory of the past and an update on Peter's impact on the present.

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:

Peter's baseball days

Back in 1981, I (Jeff Larocque) was manager of the Balmy Arms Bruisers, a pub league, three-pitch team. Peter held down first base. We played other pubs in the "Beaches" area of Toronto once a week in season.

Peter makes the cover of Bruiser News

Tucson landscape images

Peter loved the Tucson area. This set of pictures shows part of the reason why.

Slideshow:early years and more

Family and friends over the years

Pictures

with Mom, Dad and daughter Jessica

with love of his life, daughter Jessica  - on a desert tour

With Mike Darch on Peter's 50 party in my barn!

with Ron Scammell at the Kaffe 1870, Wakefield, QC

Peter and Lamin Sisay

Lamin's pic of Peter's view from his place.

       My Bro in 2004 when I was checking out his new lifestyle. 

Peter and John Grabo