What has been said by many a person is that what makes Campbell River stand apart from many other communities is it’s volunteers… the people who commit their time to making the city an amazing place to live.
It’s with a very heavy heart that I write about the news that Campbell River has lost one of it’s substantial citizens and volunteers.
Fred Rose was not only a fantastic caterer you saw everywhere…whether it was at a wedding, a community function, or a fundraiser. Fred was also an incredible volunteer. I witnessed Fred in action on behalf of the Maritime Heritage Society at the first several years of the Campbell River Boat Rodeo when I MCed the event. Over the years the rodeo grew into a fantastic day of fun and education for locals and tourists, showcasing some of the activities that take place on the water in our community. Every year that event was what it was, first and foremost, because of Fred Rose. Each year took months of planning, and each day was a very long one.
On behalf of everyone who enjoyed those events and the many other functions Fred helped turn into a success, I’d like to take this moment to recognize Fred’s substantial contributions to the City of Campbell River, and offer condolences to his family.
The best way I can sum it up is… the fabric that makes up the quilt that is Campbell River has a very noticeable hole in it today.
http://www.campbellrivermirror.com/news/138787689.html
Here is a video (not done by me) of Fred in action at a very special event 10 years ago.
the Municipal Musings of Ryan Mennie 