Remembering People in 2016.

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Hey Guys!

 This will be my last blog post before 2017, but I want to send my condolences who set foot onto heavens door in 2016. Here are some of them who I truly cherish in my life and hold in my heart forever:

 David Bowie (January 8th 1947, January 10th)
Rene Angelil (Celine Dion's Husband) (1942-2016)
Glenn Frey, Lead Singer of Eagles (1948-2016)
Maurice White, Lead Member of Earth, Wind and Fire (1941-2016)
Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird (1926-2016)
Nancy Reagan, American Actress and First Lady of US (1921-2016)
Former Mayor of Toronto, Rob Ford (1969-2016)
Merle Haggard, American Country Singer (1937-2016)
Prince, Kiss, Doves Cry, Purple Rain (1958-2016)
Muhammad Ali, Boxer (1942-2016)
Elie Wiesel, Night (I suggest you read this book, it's really good) (1928-2016)
Ursula Franklin, German born Canadian scientist (1921-2016)
Sonia Rykiel, fashion designer, (1930-2016)
Arnold Palmer, professional golfer (1929-2016)
Leonard Cohen, Canadian Singer, Poet (1934-2016)
Alan Thicke, Actor and Robin Thicke's Dad (1947-2016)
Zsa Zsa Gabor, Hungarian-American actress (1917-2016)
George Michael, Wham!, Singer, (1963-2016)
Carrie Fisher, Star Wars Princess Leia, (1956-2016)

 These are the people that I know had moved on from this world, there are people who passed away that I did not mention but you, everyone of you, leaves a footprint into this world, alive or deceased. To those who are grieving, I want to wish you peace, love and tranquility from these difficult times. I would also like to say "Rest In Peace' to the people who are listed or not, left footprints in this year. Thank you for remembering with me, it's not easy, I know, but It's best to remember legacy throughout 2016. 

 I wish you all the best in 2017, see you on the other side!
Brian Lee

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