my most fondest memory of me and my dad was when he came to calgary to see how i was doing and for the first time in my life i saw he was proud of me. I cant explain how that made me feel, but even though the visit was short we bonded.
To dad, Hi dad i hope u read this cause i wanted u to know how much i miss u, i have these moments where i zone out and think of calling u in africa but the i realize that it;s not possible, i need u to know that i will take care off the family that u built and the family u came from cause that what i think that u would want. May ur name live for ever cause i know by looking at this website i can see how many lives u have touched. even though i could not give u a daughter in law and grandchildren i want u to know when the time comes u will be i my heart............ for ever and ever. I dedicate the rest of my life to u and mom for my upbringing and ask u to still watch over and slap me anytime i'm stearing the wrong way. I love u and will miss u for the rest of my life. RIP
Dear Nigel's family,
I had the privilege and the pleasure to work with nigel for 5 years, before i moved to london for one year. I am moving back to angola very soon and Nigel was the first person i was looking forward to see and tell all my news. I did plan a surprise visit to the base while i went home for 5 days (to take care on my visa). But, unfortunately, I spent all time at the embassy and when i managed to drive to the base I was stuck on traffic for hours and eventually i gave up. I did say katia do not tell nigel i am here. She told me, he already knows and is sad with you because you did not visit him. I felt so disappointed because i had disappointed Nigel, a person that i owe respect and admiration. I thought to myself I save all the news now and i tell him at the end of the assignment. If i had knew!!!
Thanks to NIGELthe base was like HOME for us and NIGEL was like our DADDY threre.
NIGEL was not just our BOSS, he was OUR FRIEND.
I and the team have plenty of stories, special moments and all the wonderful and fun barbecues that Nigel loved so much.
I still remember some of the things he shared:He used to tell us when he stayed up later at night to watch sports with his son (i think was ryan). He told me once, that my behaviour reminder of his daughter (i think Vanessa- likes to do a lot of different things and sports culture...)
Nigel had great peoples skills and a relationship with each of us and the team spirit was excellent. THE BASE WILL NOT BE THE SAME WITHOUT HIM.
i miss him and i always will...i am still going to visit him..
NIGEL WAS OUR SONILS BASE COWBOY!!!
I´ve met Nigel in Angola. I have just arrived from Lisbon on my first trip as an expat. He organized a party and I was invited without knowing him.
Thanks Nigel for everytinh you gave me. I will always remember you as a good friend.
Long live the "Chicala Boys"!!!
Dad, After seeing you at your funeral today, i thought about that time i had a project to do and i picked the job you did.. an you just sat at the computer and did my whole project and you told me, vanessa, and jenny about how you did your work and what you did. The funny thing is i got a 84% an you did it for me. you know when you told me about your job and what you did i got so into it that i felt that connection between both of us and i will never forget what your job was about... i love you dad. i'll miss you but you will always be there after i had my time with you.
