Tuesday 15 November 2011

An Honour

My dear friend Janet Langdon is a genealogy and history buff who has led walks for Heritage Toronto, Toronto Field Naturalists and Jane's Walk.

It was during Janet's Dawlish Ave: Garden Suburb meets Automobile Suburb walk—part of Jane's Walk 2009—that I photographed her father. As a longtime resident of the street, Robert Langdon gladly contributed to Janet's walk—telling stories of living on the street, as well as sharing memories of former neighbours. It was an enjoyable afternoon for Mr. Langdon.


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Robert Langdon passed away a week-and-a-half ago. I was honoured when Janet asked if she could use my photograph of her father as part of his memorial.



Sherilyn, Andrew and I attended the memorial service for Mr. Langdon this past Saturday at the Lawrence Park Community Church in Toronto. The sunlight in the sanctuary was gorgeous. The organ music was inspiring. The eulogy was engaging. I was again honoured when the Rev. Ken Gallinger stated that my photo of Mr. Langdon captured the essence of who he was.

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