FROM INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNING REPORTER TO CAREGIVER

Our featured speaker on March 5th.2013 was an inspiration to all showing the meaning of an Open Heart.

George Garrett told us the story of his challenges in becoming the caregiver to his wife of 56 years who has now been stricken with Altzeimers disease. He mentioned of all the struggles and tough situations he met when out on the front lines reporting historical moments in Canada and the US. Such as the time he was mugged while covering the Rodney King Riots in Los Angeles and other tough situations nothing compared with his current position as a caregiver to his wife as she becomes more incapacitated by the ravages of Altzeimers.

George displayed the strength of character that is an example to all of us.

Here is his brief BIO

George Garrett is a retired  Investigative Reporter who worked for Radio Station CKNW for 43 years.During the course of his career he received a number of awards including Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Jack Webster Foundation and the Radio/Television News Directors Association of Canada.As well, George was twice named Broadcaster of the Year by the BC Association of Broadcasters.He has been married to his wife Joan for 56 years.  They have two daughters, Linda & Lorrie and four grandchildren.  Their son Ken died in a canoeing accident 26 years ag

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