Today I learned that a close friend and soul brother died. Today is now one of the worst days of my life. 

I met Ross 15 years ago here in Toronto. Ross who I then gave the nick name The Viking, stood 6’4. A giant but with a quiet, humble and gentle spirit. We immediately clicked and became friends. I remember asking Ross if he could have anything in his life what it would be? He said to see U2 in concert and to visit New Zealand. So I started to work. After tons of calls I got Ross 3rd row tickets to see U2 on his own here in Toronto. The trip to New Zealand I tried but couldn’t swing. Ross was that friend who didn’t say much, never complained, was always ready and willing to work, even tho he battled one of the most brutal illnesses anyone could imagine. Ross was always there when you needed him. 

I remember him helping me tirelessly on 3 political campaigns, 2 municipal and 1 federal which we both know would result in a loss. But Ross was there to the end. 

I remember close to election time Ross was standing in front of Loblawas handing out postcards in the freezing cold. My other friend was helping me hand out postcards in buildings. Hours later when we were done there was Ross freezing half to death still handing out postcards. I ran up to him and asked why he didn’t stop hours ago. His response…”There not all handed out yet”. That was Ross. We rushed him into the supermarket and got him some hot food to warm him up.

Hanging out with Ross was like being with no other. You would feel a peace, a calmness and an inner strength like I have never seen and probably never will again. Ross was the man who in the face of a inner unrelenting and crippling battle never flinched. Never complained. Never played the victim. He was a rock. A true Viking. Ross was who I wanted to be. 

Finding out Ross died today was a shock. He never told me he was ill. That was also his way. He wouldn’t want others to worry about him.  That was Ross Cable.

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Ross Richard Cable

22 septiembre, 1963 – 19 diciembre, 2019

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