The Icelandic Canadian - 01.06.2005, Blaðsíða 18

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THE ICELANDIC CANADIAN
Vol. 59 #4
Leo in the 1960s.
pie and he took quiet pleasure in the
achievements of those he mentored.
Forever the teacher.
Over the last ten years, Leo has been a
constant for me, he was always there.
When I was unsure of myself or the path I
should take at work or personally, I could
always talk to Leo. He was never judgmen-
tal, he would patiently listen and then
calmly reply with sage advice. He was a
friend and a confidant and it has been my
privilege to know this great and humble
man.
Editor”s Note: We deeply regret the
passing of Leo Kristjanson. The commit-
tee had been working on an interview with
Leo for an upcoming magazine. It is not
our policy to print obituaries but we felt
that we still wanted to address Leo's stature
and his commitment to our community.
Band Boosters committee has raised over
$100,000 for the purchase of instruments
and music scholarships so that all students
have equal opportunity to discover the joy
of music.
The Gimli Public Art Committee was
another project dear to his heart. The for-
mation of this committee will ensure that
Gimli has a public art collection for future
generations to enjoy. And yet, with all of
these accomplishments, he never sought to
be in the limelight, rather he was content to
let others shine with the success of the
undertakings he spearheaded. He quietly
advised and encouraged those around him.
He wanted them to discover their own
potential. He brought out the best in peo-
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