We regret to advise that Lieutenant John William Murray (Ret'd) passed away peacefully at home in Comox, BC on 1 February 2008 after a valiant battle with cancer.

John grew up in Edmonton where he enrolled in the Royal Canadian Engineers and graduated from the University of Alberta with a degree in Civil Engineering. After his initial engagement John followed a civilian career and worked for Alberta Power Co. Ltd. for 32 years, spending the last ten years in Whitehorse before retiring to the Comox Valley.

A Memorial Service will be held at Comox United Church on 6 February 2008 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Moorecroft Camp Society, 1563 Stewart Road, Nanoose Bay, BC, V9P 9E7.