My thoughts are with you all as you go through this difficult time of transition.  

I first met Ashton in Edmonton. We instantly bonded over great, not good, food, music and trying to live life on life's terms. I will miss our  talks,  his wisdom, his kind spirit and the way he could always twist things to make someone laugh, even if it was at themselves. 

My favourite Ashton memory was this crazy cold December day, near Christmas, walking through the legislature, looking at the lights together. We were discussing his upcoming job offer with Civeo, and we turned this talk into a moving ad hoc musical under the stars. 

Ashton knew how to live. He taught me much about kindness, about grace and about friendship. 

I will miss him but I know he lives on in all of us. In our memories and in all the many ways he has changed us all for the better. Because he was that guy who changed people for the better. 

Rest in power Ashton. Xx. 

Sandy, Evan, Allistaire, Ann, Bob and families,

I send love and more love.  Due to the change of date I wasn’t able to attend the funeral of Ashton.  I have been told by many that it was rained upon with mountains of love.  For that I am happy.  Love is what holds us together.  May Ashton know peace.

His was a brief life but he had immense impact.  Ashton was a loved and loving young man and all of us are better for having had him in our lives.  Great Auntie Sandy