Celebration of Life
The event included a ceremony at centre ice where Kyle Braatz (emcee), Neil and Brenda Forbes, Shawn Forbes, Lola Forbes and Julia Forbes shared their memories of Ryan in heartfelt speeches.
Following this, guests were invited to attend a reception at Club Bell and watch Diesel's buddies compete in a Diesels Army hockey shinny game on the ice. A family skate opportunity took place for kids and parents to enjoy some fun on the ice as well!
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT HELPERS PARTICIPANTS!
✨ The Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa Senators Hockey Club, and Aramark Sports for the incredible staff and venue
✨ Our diesels army hockey teams coached by Ryan Holmes, Shawn Forbes, Luke Rochefort, Andrew Williams and officiated by Doug Gillis and Jordan Gillis - players: Matt Humphreys, Bj Kelly, Warren Holmes, Andrew McVey, Emily Tom Kelly, Parker Kelly, Chris Holmes, Chad Barnhart, Matt Winnicki, Travis Vanden Tillaart, Corey MacDonald, Corey Moreau, Kyle Braatz, Jordan Robertson, Brendan Gregorini, Craig Sanderson and a special shoutout to announcer Shawn and Stu Schwartz
✨ All the kiddos and parents that skated on the ice!
✨ Scott McLaren at Festival Promotions for custom Diesels Army jerseys
✨ Matt Murnaghan from Murnaghan Photo - photographer
✨ Mitch Jackson from InsideOut Media - videographer
✨ IUEC Local 96 for the beautiful flower arrangement
✨ Balloon artist Stephan Beaudoin and the Pinacava face painting team
✨ and a huge thank you to Diesels Army for over 1000 attendees at the event 🕊
PHOTOS AND VIDEOS OF THE EVENT TO FOLLOW SOON...
