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August 9, 2008
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MOORE,
Muriel (47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,
58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70)
 Muriel
was the wife of former Field Commissioner and the first Camp Ranger J.C.
Moore (47-70). Muriel supported the camp from its earliest days in a variety
of necessary but generally unofficial roles. She was the mother of Don Moore
(47-52) and Al Moore (47- 54) and great-grandmother of Council Field
Executive Jeff Schaffhauser (99-03).
She died quietly in
hospital in Leamington, Ontario on November 11, 2007.
Goodbye to "The Team" - Mrs.
M Remembered
by an anonymous contributor
 It was a beautiful
day to say goodbye. To say goodbye to the second half of one of the greatest
teams of all time. It was a bright afternoon last Fall in West Toronto, when 30
plus people gathered around a gravesite and, with a peaceful grace, lowered Mrs.
M. to rest beside J.C.
J.C. of course was
the official one, who first scouted, and then recommended, the purchase of the
Reserve. He then became the camp’s first Director and then Ranger.
 But
never was he the true, sole Director and Ranger. He always had his powerful
partner. As a team they developed the physical side of the camp; but more
importantly, they developed the character, morals and values of literally
thousands of youth. They led by example, by humour and by trust. And these
leadership skills were quickly recognized and adapted by countless staff that
were fortunate to have the opportunity to work and play with “The Team”.
 At the graveside
their two sons were able to say a few words, both to help themselves and also to
convey the pride they both felt for their parents. Then the next generation
spoke, communicating the same feelings. Then the next generation did the same
thing. What a legacy, when three generations can all proclaim love, pride and
respect for two people! Just two people, who were given an opportunity, and used
it to allow thousands to grow. After the family, a number of previous staff
members were able to relate their experiences and the effect “The Team” had on
their lives.
I’ve purposefully
not mentioned anyone’s name, choosing, rather, to have the focus remain with
J.C. and Mrs. M. And the best way to maintain that focus and perpetuate a
memorial of “The Team” is to continue developing youth, using their techniques
of caring, example and respect.
It was a beautiful
day.
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