I am writing in response to the sad news of the loss of former Victoria Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils president .

How ironic that this publication of JohnB次元官网网址檚 extraordinary contributions arrived on International WomenB次元官网网址檚 Day (March 8).

I have had the privilege of working alongside of John on numerous non-profit associations, agencies and school parent advisory councils. His humour, intelligence and core belief in the next generationB次元官网网址檚 capabilities shone through all that he engaged in, whether this be through education, or raising awareness about our collective intrinsic values as human beings.

John Bird was a firm believer in womenB次元官网网址檚 rights, in the power of the individual and in the full B次元官网网址渟ocial capitalB次元官网网址� we can become. Such a core loss to not only the Greater Victoria community, but to the province, as well.

Ann Auld

Saanich