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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · RIP FM Friend Brent Darbyson ("Hockey_Nut") | |
Moderators: Please feel free to move this post if it's in the wrong venue. Brent spent most of his FM time here at the Sports Corner and thought best to reach those that knew him here...
I received a phone call this morning from a close family member of Brent Darbyson to inform me that while on vacation in the Caribbean this week, Brent passed away. Extremely sad news. Brent was a long time member of the FM and NikonCafe who met and shot and worked with some of our members.
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/viewprofile.php?Action=viewprofile&username=Hockey_Nut
Brent lived in the Ottawa area, Ontario Canada, and was a teacher at the HS level and ran a growing photography business "Top Shelf Photography". He had carved a real niche working with various ringette associations, but also spent time shooting hockey, equestrian, lacrosse, field sports and a whole lot more.
http://www.topshelfsportsphotography.com/
Brent's two daughters (barely into their teen years) are both very active in the rep/travel ringette leagues, and have enjoyed a good amount of success. They are both extremely fun and energetic, bright young girls who Brent was incredibly proud of. I have the privilege of meeting and spending time with Brent and the girls on many occasions, and was inspired by their relationship.
I met Brent through the forums and developed not only a working relationship with him, but also a friendship. I respected him as a shooter, but much moreso as a person. He was extremely inviting and hospitable and just the kind of guy you enjoyed calling a pal. And despite being close to 6 hours of driving time apart, he always had a way of keeping in touch and "in the loop" even when we weren't preparing to work together or get together during the girls' ringette tournament trips close to my town.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Brent's family. As I know he met a few other FM'ers I'm hoping this reaches you.
There is a memorial planned at this time for September 2, 2015. I don't have further details at this time but will try to update this thread as I can.
RIP Brent, you will be missed.
https://djsphotography.smugmug.com/Sports/Ottawa-vs-London-Ringette-Jan/i-TsggL8V/0/XL/U_D3S_5978-XL.jpg
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