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| Derek Snider at Lundbreck Skate Park (contributed photo) |
- Derek Snider memorial plaque unveiled
- Terry Snider speaks to MD council about Lundbreck Skate Park
- Taras Panchyshyn, in memory of Derek Snider
Chris Davis - On Saturday afternoon June 10 a sizeable crowd gathered at the Lundbreck Skate Board Park in Patton Park to participate in the unveiling of the new plaque in memory of Derek "Harold" Snider, who passed away suddenly on June 17, 2016 at the age of 23. Derek's parents John and Terry were present, as was his brother Dustin and many friends, including his best friend Taras Panchyshyn. Also present were members of the area's skateboarding and snowboarding communities, MD of Pincher Creek Deputy Reeve Terry Yagos, many Lundbreck citizens, and other dignitaries.. Lundbreck Citizen's Council President Kimberly Hurst hosted the ceremony. "It's been a long time, so we're happy its happening," said Hurst as she presented the family with the plaque, which will be mounted at the park once some protective measures can be included. "We are very honoured and we are feeling very blessed to have to have you all here, and that everyone loves our son and our family so much," said Derek's mother Terry.
"To be honest, I think a lot of us were jealous of just how dang good he was. It looked so fun and easy when it came out of him, whatever it was." - Taras Panchyshyn
