The After Party? Yes. You read that correctly.
We are not having a ‘funeral’, it is not a ‘service’, please don’t call it a ‘memorial’, it is a celebration of Andy’s life, but we don’t want to call it that either. ”Too formal,” Andy would say. So, we are having an After Party.
Andy and I were very aware of our destiny, we were none too happy about it but we were realistic of our eventual outcome. Andy was going to die. And, if you knew him at all, you know he was going to plan for it. So, we discussed everything, we discussed this, and he didn’t want a sad gathering of mourners; he requested a casual, laid-back venue, with good food, great music, and the collection of everyone we know, to stand around, tip back a glass, have a laugh, and remember the good times.
So, everyone we know is welcome to attend the::
Hope to see you there.
Lisa,
Enjoy the party! I will be thinking of the two of you. Fazie and I will be out of the country in Bali as her brother is getting married. Not surprised at all that Andy would be having a gathering like this. I will make a point on that day during the After Party to tip my glass! cheers.
An “after party” is 100% appropriate for a rock star and his rock-ette wife to celebrate a wonderful life. Looking forward to giving you a big hug, Lisa. xo
Hi Lisa,
I will be there for sure! I have to see if Mark can make it. I also will be looking forward to giving you a big hug and “After Partying” with you. <3
Dear Lisa,
Please accept my condolences.
I will miss seeing Andy in clinic with his beautiful smile. I am glad he is no longer in pain.
May the amazing memories you have guide and comfort you through the days ahead!
Lisa and Family,
I am saddened that I will unfortunately not be able to attend Andy’s “After Party”. I wish I could be there. I will always remember Andy as a kind, happy and always smiling man. As one of Harris’s youngest employees, I am often regarded as “young” by most of my peers. Andy never treated me as such. He always made me feel equal and “adult”. Maybe that was because he too was young at heart, and so maybe I wasn’t so much an adult, as he was a big kid inside!
I will always remember him fondly, and he left that type of impact on everyone. My condolences go out to you and your family, and I hope you celebrate everything “Andy” tomorrow, which can only mean laughter, smiles and cheer.
Sending my best wishes,
Breanna Coupland
Hi Lisa,
Fantastic idea to have the after party, David will be giving you a hug from the kids and I. I couldn’t arrange for a sitter this time of day, my apologies.
Really enjoyed knowing Andy and yourself, I feel blessed to have known such a great couple.
I will try hard to take a page out of your book on how to enjoy life right now and always.
Hope you will always know how much of an amazing wife you always were threw the whole marriage.
Lots of love
Kimberley Fleer
Hi Lisa.
As promissed, since we couldn’t make the party, and during the scheduled party time, we had a beer while sitting in the garage and listening to classic rock (is there any other gene of music that’s worth listening to?) and watched neighbourhood go by. It was just like the old days when Andy lived arount the corner and we always did the beer in the garage thing after one of our hockey games. I just remembe Andy’s garage being a lot cleaner than ours is at the moment. Sent you a picture, hope your got it.
Andy and I had good times playing hockey, coaching the boys in their sports, crusing in his toy and drinking beer in the garage together while listening to some good music. I’m sure that everytime I open a beer even close to the garage, that I’ll be tippen’ the bottle to Andy.
Grant
Lisa, I’m so sorry we missed the party. I know it was “Everything Andy” & miss hearing others stories about him. Taj & I went to the green space & I had a beer in my Calgary Stampede “100 year anniversary” mug w/ some really nice (gourmet of some sort, type lost on me, but wanted something special & the store set me up) cheese as you all were toasting a big “here’s to Andy” came from me. For friends who have shared your journey through us (postcard mailings), I shared Andy’s obit and all felt as if they truly met him through your words. Andy is continuing to make friends! Isn’t that so Andy!?
All instantly felt connected to him, related to some part of his personality, etc. How lucky I was to have been assigned to the Candian program back in ’05 so Andy & I could eventually meet, which meant all of us (a+l & k+j) would meet. Keeping you on our mind & in our hearts. Much love, k+j