Memories of my friend Kirk Harrison
Kirk had so many good stories and memories
. I especially enjoyed hearing about when he
was growing up in Valleyfield, Quebec and
playing hockey for the Montréal Canadiens
farm team.
. It was very interesting to learn about the
early days of the computer industry and how
he wrote a compiler/conversion software
program while he was at the University of
McGill.
. It was fun to learn about the 1960’s from Kirk
Wink wink (These stories are no longer
politically appropriate today) Sorry!
Kirk was most definitely a joker and a Captain Kirk character
. I remember hiring Kirk back in 1992 while I
was working at the Dufferin Game Room
Store. He was exactly the right type of employee
with a particular skill set. At the time I was
working open to close at the store. He came
into my life at exactly the right time.
. Kirk and I always liked to joke around and
play practical jokes on each other.
Here’s a sample of them…
. Me - Glue coins to the floor outside of
the store at Fairview Mall &
watch people try to pick them
up.
. Kirk - Throw super balls out of the store
and try to scare the kissing teens away.
Once a ball landed in a mans coffee cup.
. Me - Fill up the behind the counter area with
balloons.
. Kirk - Cover the behind the counter area with
smooth and slippery store bags. Guess
who took the fall? Me! I was fine.
Kirk was an excellent friend, mentor and teacher. He gave me plenty of career and relationship advice. Thank you Kirk!
With deepest sympathy.
Rip my friend, worked with Kirk from 1960 to 1966.
He was a wonderful person, and will be missed by everyone who new him.
Hi Todd,
I’m so very sorry for your loss .
Your Dad was a great kind man.
Condolences to you and your family .
Jen xo