dr1 Posted October 3, 2003 Share Posted October 3, 2003 I just got word that Dwight Trefiak, one of our captains passed away last night apparently from a heart attack. Dwight was 34 and the picture of health, an avid skier and fantastic hockey player. I met Dwight when he joined WestJet about 6 years ago and am proud to be able to call him a friend. He was a great driver and fun to work or hang with. He always seemed to be smiling and he always left me smiling. Dwight leaves behind a wife and young son. Sometimes life just really, really sucks. We miss you Dwight. Godspeed my friend. Dave Rodger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest traf Posted October 3, 2003 Share Posted October 3, 2003 34???? Oh my god!!! That is so younge for a heart attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ECB Posted October 3, 2003 Share Posted October 3, 2003 Your description of 'Trefy' is so true. Dwight will be very much missed around here. This is a huge loss for us all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest strider Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 My heartfelt sympathies go out to Dwight's family, relatives and friends. He will be remembered as a class act who touched everyone with his warm smile and helpful manner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 Hi Dave, thanks for posting this, I did a LAS charter with him the middle of last month and I have never enjoyed 5 hours of J/S so much. I agree, this sucks. I'll miss his silly-ass grin. My thoughts for his family. Barry Byer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sammy Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 We miss you DT! Rest assured Dora and William will be well looked after by your extended family at WestJet. It just doesn't seem fair! Sammy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jetboy Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 Its always a sin to hear when this happens to such young people. I knew him and he will be misssed. Flown j/s several times.. My condolences to his wife and kid. Chad Dawe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Cronin Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 Sorry gents. And for his family.... Sincerely. Shakespeare had some words that might have meaning: But if the while I think on thee, dear friend, All losses are restor'd, and sorrows end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pint of no return Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 For Dwights' family... When tomorrow starts without me, And I'm not there to see, If the sun should rise and find your eyes All filled with tears for me; I wish so much you wouldn't cry The way you did today, While thinking of the many things, We didn't get to say. I know how much you love me, As much as I love you, And each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too; But when tomorrow starts without me, Please try to understand, That an angel came and called my name, And took me by the hand, And said my place was ready, In heaven far above, And that I'd have to leave behind All those I dearly love. But as I turned to walk away, A tear fell from my eye For all my life, I'd always thought, I didn't want to die. I had so much to live for, So much left yet to do, It seemed almost impossible, That I was leaving you. I thought of all the yesterdays, The good ones and the bad, I thought of all the love we shared, And all the fun we had. If I could relive yesterday, Just even for a while, I'd say good-bye and kiss you And maybe see you smile. But then I fully realized, That this could never be, For emptiness and memories, Would take the place of me. And when I thought of worldly things, I might miss come tomorrow, I thought of you, and when I did, My heart was filled with sorrow. But when I walked through heaven's gates, I felt so much at home. When God looked down and smiled at me, From His great golden throne, He said, "This is eternity, And all I've promised you." Today your life on earth is past, But here life starts anew. I promise no tomorrow, But today will always last, And since each day's the same way There's no longing for the past. You have been so faithful, So trusting and so true. Though there were times You did some things You knew you shouldn't do. But you have been forgiven And now at last you're free. So won't you come and take my hand And share my life with me? So when tomorrow starts without me, Don't think we're far apart, For every time you think of me, I'm right here, in your heart. I hadn't met you Dwight, but from what I read... you will be dearly missed. A fellow Aviator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flapsforty Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 Very nice Mitch, thank you. He'll be missed by all of us. All my best wishes to his family and those who were closest to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex 9A Guy Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 So long Dwight, fair winds and blue skies for all your travels. In the words of an Irish blessing: May the sun shine warmly on your face May the rain fall softly on your fields May the wind be always at your back and May God hold you in the palm of His hand Until we meet again. The pleasure was all mine Cheers Dave Kingston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-HANDLE Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 What sad news for all of us he knew Dwight. He was a great guy, and a gentleman. We'll miss you Dwight. Mike Laverty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-HANDLE Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 What sad news for all of us who knew Dwight. He was a great guy and a gentleman. We'll miss you Dwight. Mike Laverty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steam Driven Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 I remember my first flight with Dwight as a brand new F/O here. I was "sim fresh and V1 ready" as they say and Dwight put me at ease and showed me how relaxed and confidant works. He had a great way of putting people at ease, getting someone to lighten up and laugh. I'm going to miss his laugh in the crew room. You will be missed Dwight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Capt Happy Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 Once again a gutwrenching heartbreaking reminder that regardless of the colour one wears or the path one takes, life is to be cherished for its love and laughter. Dwight had and gave much of both. Sincere condolences to his family. He will be dearly missed. Dave & Kris Deere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest snapper Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 We offer our condolences to Dwight's family..We had a great pleasure to work with him and to enjoy his smile.... He will be sadly missed.... The Brown's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cabo Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 Deepest condolences to Dwights family. Below is a nice poem for a child who has lost a father. >Daddy's Day at School > > > >Her hair was up in a ponytail > >Her favorite dress tied with a bow. > >Today was Daddy's Day at school, > >And she couldn't wait to go. > > > >But her mommy tried to tell her, > >That she probably should stay home. > >Why the kids might not understand, > >If she went to school alone. > > > >But she was not afraid; > >She knew just what to say. > >What to tell her classmates > >Of why he wasn't there today. > > > >But still her mother worried, > >For her to face this day alone. > >And that was why once again, > >She tried to keep her daughter home. > > > >But the little girl went to school, > >Eager to tell them all. > >About a dad she never sees > >A dad who never calls. > > > >There were daddies along the wall in back, > >For everyone to meet. > >Children squirming impatiently, > >Anxious in their seats. > > > >One by one the teacher called, > >A student from the class. > >To introduce their daddy, > >As seconds slowly passed. > > > >At last the teacher called her name, > >Every child turned to stare. > >Each of them was searching, > >For a man who wasn't there. > > > >"Where's her daddy at?" > >She heard a boy call out. > >"She probably doesn't have one," > >Another student dared to shout. > > > >And from somewhere near the back, > >She heard a daddy say, > >"Looks like another deadbeat dad, > >Too busy to waste his day." > > > >The words did not offend her, > >As she smiled up at her Mom. > >And looked back at her teacher, > >Who told her to go on. > > > >And with hands behind her back, > >Slowly she began to speak. > >And out from the mouth of a child, > >Came words incredibly unique. > > > >"My Daddy couldn't be here, > >Because he lives so far away. > >But I know he wishes he could be, > >Since this is such a special day. > > > >And though you cannot meet him, > >I wanted you to know. > >All about my daddy, > >And how much he loves me so. > > > >He loved to tell me stories > >He taught me to ride my bike. > >He surprised me with pink roses, > >And taught me to fly a kite. > > > >We used to share fudge sundaes, > >And ice cream in a cone. > >And though you cannot see him, > >I'm not standing here alone. > > > >Cause my daddy's always with me, > >Even though we are apart > >I know because he told me, > >He'll forever be in my heart" > > > >With that, her little hand reached up, > >And lay across her chest. > >Feeling her own heartbeat, > >Beneath her favorite dress. > > > >And from somewhere in the crowd of dads, > >Her mother stood in tears. > >Proudly watching her daughter, > >Who was wise beyond her years. > > > >For she stood up for the love > >Of a man not in her life. > >Doing what was best for her, > >Doing what was right. > > > >And when she dropped her hand back down, > >Staring straight into the crowd. > >She finished with a voice so soft, > >But its message clear and loud. > > > >"I love my daddy very much, > >He's my shining star. > >And if he could, he'd be here, > >But heaven's just too far. > > > >But sometimes when I close my eyes, > >It's like he never went away." > >And then she closed her eyes, > >And saw him there that day. > > > >And to her mother's amazement, > >She witnessed with surprise. > >A room full of daddies and children, > >All starting to close their eyes. > > > >Who knows what they saw before them, > >Who knows what they felt inside. > >Perhaps for merely a second, > >They saw him at her side. > > > >"I know you're with me Daddy," > >To the silence she called out. > >And what happened next made believers, > >Of those once filled with doubt. > > > >Not one in that room could explain it, > >For each of their eyes had been closed. > >But there on the desk beside her, > >Was a fragrant long-stemmed pink rose. > > > >And a child was blessed, if only for a moment, > >By the love of her shining bright star. > >And given the gift of believing, > >That heaven is never too far ..... > > > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dash eight Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 Our thoughts go out to the family.. such a young age. Thanks for the nice tribute cabo.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon The Loon Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 Dave et al: I grieve for your loss. I am thankful it has been twelve years since last I had to attend the final voyage of a close friend. I pray it will be at least another twelve before I have to go through what many of you must now do, with the loss of your friend. I can't imagine the sorrow of his widow and family. Deepest sympathies to the family, from Manchester... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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