Memorial for Claire Garrett
On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, our quartet, 4Give 'n 4Get, was invited to attend a Memorial for Claire Garrett, wife of former member Walter Garrett. I had never met Walter before, but having been informed that Claire had been to our annual shows until quite recently, I thought that perhaps I may have met her at some point during my 3 years with the Saints. Regardless, I felt grateful to be present. The gathering took place at Mount Bruno United Church, an unassuming little building located in the suburb town of St. Bruno, tucked in across the road from a picturesque park next to a lake with a fountain. After we practiced our three songs outside, we joined the gathering. The memorial was touching and moving. Many a person stood up and shared their stories and memories of Claire freely and openly. Their collective testimonies painted a picture of a woman who was warm, strong, welcoming, kind-hearted, open, and straightforward—just like those whom she had touched unforgettably for life