Book of Memories for Kurt Walter Schlee

Condolence From Cathy and Kevin Maggs

Thu, 10 Oct 2013 23:54:56 EDT

A plaque is being made for Kurt's Corner to honour and mark the rapid named after Kurt.

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Thu, 10 Oct 2013 23:50:20 EDT

Kurt's Corner

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Thu, 10 Oct 2013 23:49:05 EDT

The Bridge Kurt swam under

Story shared: GKC

Thu, 10 Oct 2013 23:39:31 EDT

The following is from Kevin and Cathy Maggs. We are on a kayak trip at present but wanted to share with you our memories. “I miss Kurt. Although I will miss the nice old fella that would drop by our house on his scooter for a chat, I was missing Kurt way before I heard of his passing. I miss the Kurt that kept paddling well into his 70's even though he was experiencing severe back pain. I miss the Kurt that went tobogganing with his kayak and broke 3 ribs, I miss the Kurt that Kurt's corner was named after. I miss the Kurt that, on a whim, would try to paddle onto the low bridge, flip his kayak, get dragged under the bridge and have to swim his way to the other side. He was in very real danger at that point and stayed calm though out. When asked why he didn't panic, he said, "Well, at least no one was shooting at me". I also miss the Kurt who would listen to our stories of the wild rivers we had paddled and our tales of pseudo bravery. I miss how he would enjoy those stories and how they would always remind him of something that happened in the war. Then he'd relate a story about skiing with the alpine troops that would just amaze us. Kurt always pushed the limits and as such was an inspiration to many kayakers. How could you not miss a guy like that?”

Story shared: Salem

Thu, 10 Oct 2013 11:21:59 EDT

To remember Uncle Kurt, is to see him back in Salem, sitting at his piano, playing a jaunty tune from memory, or smoking his pipe outside the yellow brick country house, while he told stories and joked with my dad, Jim Ryan. Those memories go back a few years, but they're all good ones. Paddle on, Uncle Kurt.

Condolence From Janet Freer

Tue, 08 Oct 2013 16:45:41 EDT

To Bob, Penny, Natalie, Julie, PJ and Family Thinking of you and your family during this transitional time. May the fond memories you have keep him close at heart. Regards, Janet & Dave, Barry, Elisha and Melissa

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Mon, 07 Oct 2013 12:07:27 EDT