Eesti iseseisvumise järel, 1991. a., saime esimest kgrda kokku 1944. aastal meie Rootsi asunud isa poja Jüriga, oma poolvennaga. . Saime rohkem teada tema elust ja tööst. Rõõmustasime koos Jüri perega. Kui Kanada uudiseid meedias sirvisime,kohtasime seal kõrget hinnangut tema tööle insenerina ja juhtiva persoonina gaasi trasside loomisel ja majandamisel . Olime rõõmsad tema edu üle. Eestis käies oli ta väga abivalmis . Teame et ta pere oli Kanada Eesti Maja toetaja .Oleme Jüri ja ta pere kaotuse üle väga kurvad. Olgu muld talle kerge. Rahu leinajate südametesse!
My deepest condolences to Juri's wife Bernadine and son Rein. I enjoyed working for Juri for over 10 years, he was kind, professional and respectful. He will be missed.
We treasure this special friendship, which spanned many years (almost 60) and different countries (Sweden, Estonia, Canada and USA.) So many warm memories of good times, good conversation, lots of laughter and love.
Dear Bernadine and Rein...I was so sorry to hear the news about Juri’s passing.
Please accept my deepest condolences. May he Rest In Peace.
Thinking of you both.
Dear Bernadine and Rein,
We were so sorry to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will remember Juri as a friendly face always welcoming a chat on the dock, and a hard worker, ready to champion local issues.
May you find comfort in your many happy memories of your years together at your beautiful cottage.