Letters of condolence (1:20 p.m. update)

SooToday.com has received the following letters of condolence regarding the passing of Mayor John Rowswell.

******************************* Sault Ste Marie Safe Communities Partnership

Sault Ste Marie Safe Communities Partnership wishes to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mayor John Rowswell.

Mayor Rowswell was a strong supporter of our organization and was deeply committed to injury prevention in both his political and professional lives.

It was a privilege to work with Mayor Rowswell in having our community dedicated as an international safe community by the World Health Organization.

He was a passionate leader who truly cared for our community and the well being of its citizens.

He will be deeply missed.

******************************* Sault Ste. Marie Professional Firefighters Association

The Sault Ste Marie Professional Fire Fighters’ Association sadly mourns the passing of Mayor John Rowswell.

He was a staunch advocate for community and firefighter safety.

The friendship and mutual respect developed between Mayor Rowswell and firefighters was not inherited through our community roles.

It was due to John's willingness to listen and to take the time to understand the issues and concerns surrounding community and firefighter safety.

His dedication to the Sault and surrounding area went well beyond his known desire to make the Sault and district internationally attractive.

Mayor Rowswell not only envisioned a community that was both safe and financially stable to raise a family, but a community that would sustain generations of families.

e did not simply dream large, he worked diligently to pursue those dreams to ensure they are realized.

Mayor John's passing is a great loss for this community, and we hope his dreams are realized in his memory.

The Sault Ste. Marie Professional Firefighters Association will dearly miss his friendship and community leadership.

Rest in peace, Mayor John.

******************************* Sault Family YMCA

On behalf of the Sault Family YMCA, board of directors, staff and volunteers we wish to express our sincere condolences to the family of Mayor John Rowswell.

Mayor Rowswell’s support of our Strong Kids Campaign was unparalleled.

His commitment to fulfill his pledge to our YMCA showed his dedication, strength and determination to improve our YMCA and our community.

We are honoured by his support and remain ever-thankful.

He will be missed by many.

Regards,

Sault Ste. Marie Family YMCA, board of directors, staff and volunteers

******************************* Batchewana First Nation

On behalf of Batchewana First Nation Council, elders, youth and all of our citizens, we want to relay our condolences to Mayor Rowswell’s wife, family and all of Sault Ste. Marie at this time of great loss.

It has been an honour to work with His Worship.

Mayor John’s tireless efforts have not gone unnoticed.

Sault Ste. Marie and Batchewana First Nation are a lot farther ahead under Mayor John’s leadership and team approach to regional growth. We will miss you.

******************************* CQI saddened by the loss of Mayor John Rowswell

The board and staff of Community Quality Research Institute (CQI) are deeply saddened by the passing of Mayor John Rowswell.

Mayor John was a driving force in community improvement efforts over the past ten years. 

His leadership and vision through the “building an extraordinary community” process helped Sault Ste. Marie become the progressive city it is today. 

It was our privilege to stand beside him as the National Quality Institute recognized Sault Ste. Marie with the nation’s first community building award.

John committed himself to public service for all the right reasons. 

He truly loved this city, and sacrificed untold hours helping improve our quality of life. 

Like Sault Ste. Marie, John truly was naturally gifted; his passion and dedication to our community will be felt for generations to come.

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