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Lorraine received social media condolences from the mother of a player killed in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, as the story of Noah含羞草研究社檚 death went across the country.
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Her middle son had just completed his final exam, and become an electrician.
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Lorraine said she moved to Maple Ridge in 1995 while she was pregnant with Noah, and he was raised here. He was in French immersion since kindergarten, attended Laityview elementary, then graduated from Maple Ridge secondary, and was honour roll every year.
He liked to work out at the gym, and hang out with his brothers Matt and Nick, who were all very close.
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A celebration of life will be held on Oct. 20, 4 p.m. at Maple Ridge Baptist Church, and it is open to all of his friends from school, hockey or other pathways of life.
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The family is asking for those who have photos of Noah to send three of their favourites, for use in the celebration of life, by sending them to InMemoryofNLT@outlook.com.
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A has been established for a memorial fund, and has already hit $14,500 of its $20,000 goal.
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The Ridge Meadows Flames junior B team will be donating its 50/50 money to the memorial fund from Friday night含羞草研究社檚 game.
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Lorraine said she hopes the game at Cam Neely Arena is packed on Friday, and the family will be there.
