At least 10 people died as a result of the storm that hit Ontario and Quebec on Saturday. Beyond the numbers, there are names, including Rob Hayami’s. The 49-year-old Ottawan is survived by his wife, 8-year-old son and many friends.
One of them, steve hamreoften called Rob Hayami when he wanted to learn a new guitar song. Steve knew that Rob, who was brilliant, would help him. He has a musical ear. He can play anything.
Now Steve needs to find someone else to help him. Friends said he was the victim of a large, long -lasting windstorm associated with a line of hurricanes.
According to Mr. Hamrehis friend is in Cedarhill Golf and Country Club with his son, owen, 8 years old. They saw the dark cloud coming and they were on their way to the clubhouse when a strong wind knocked a tree down on their cart.
According to the obituary section published on the site Tubman Funeral HomesRob Hayami reportedly died Wednesday, on the Civic campus of Ottawa Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones.
Like a nightmare, like unreal. Unfortunately, we will never see Rob again.cried steve hamre.
The tayohere, he brings together his friends and family: his son Owen, his wife Kristine McGillivrayhis two brothers Geoff at Steve as well as his parents Hiroshi and Jane.
Humility, kindness and humor
The day after the death of Mr. Hayami, Jack Pelletier Posted a touching message on his Facebook account. He described himself as the best friend by Rob before adding that he was far from the only best friendwhich appears to be proof of his importance to the people around him.
Jack Pelletier he was described as a humble, funny and kind man. She added that the last days were very difficult and she cried a lot as she recalled many memories by her side.
Days before Rob’s death, a group of friends went to the hospital just to get close to him, he said Jack Pelletier.
There were a few of us sitting in the parking lot carrying our guitars. I could feel that Rob was kind, but he was no longer physically able to lead the songs.
a wonderful friend
steve hamre did not take long to realize that the absence of Rob Hayami will cause a gaping hole in his life. The two men have known each other for a long time. They grew up together in Orleans.
He was a great friend, one of the best men you could ever recognize.
In recent days, many people have contacted Steve to send him photos and stories of his missing friend.
He is the type of person who enters a room and always smiles.
” He left a lot behind. “
Word of steve hamre : a large group of Rob’s friends remain linked to his family. It is a way to continue the relationships formed over the years and to care for the loved ones of the deceased.
Little Owen is already carrying on part of his father’s legacy by playing the piano, he added.
Hopefully he has the ear that Rob has for music.
With information from Dan TaekemaCBC
Source: Radio-Canada
