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Noah, 22, died early in the morning on Oct. 4, after having crashed headfirst into the bench area during a menB次元官网网址檚 recreational hockey game. His family B次元官网网址� including father Rick and brothers Nick, 25, and Matthew, 19 B次元官网网址� is well-known in the hockey community.

Lorraine said her gentle giant of a son obviously made an impression on people.

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Then he actually called and spoke with Matthew over the phone, hearing the bereaved brotherB次元官网网址檚 remembrances of Noah.

Noah also loved the singer Lights, and after being reached by one of his friends, she also offered an to him.

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Lorraine received social media condolences from the mother of a player killed in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, as the story of NoahB次元官网网址檚 death went across the country.

The mother, who will remain anonymous, offered to talk with NoahB次元官网网址檚 mom.

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Her middle son had just completed his final exam, and become an electrician.

The registrar from BCIT informed the family that Noah will be recognized as part of this yearB次元官网网址檚 commencement ceremonies.

Lorraine said she moved to Maple Ridge in 1995 while she was pregnant with Noah, and he was raised here. He was in French immersion since kindergarten, attended Laityview elementary, then graduated from Maple Ridge secondary, and was honour roll every year.

He liked to work out at the gym, and hang out with his brothers Matt and Nick, who were all very close.

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Noah had a group of friends from Grade 8 and all were a huge part of his world.

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The family has inquired about having a bench installed in NoahB次元官网网址檚 memory, in Merkeley Park near MRSS, they hope, as a place where his friends can visit him.

A celebration of life will be held on Oct. 20, 4 p.m. at Maple Ridge Baptist Church, and it is open to all of his friends from school, hockey or other pathways of life.

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The family is asking for those who have photos of Noah to send three of their favourites, for use in the celebration of life, by sending them to InMemoryofNLT@outlook.com.

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A has been established for a memorial fund, and has already hit $14,500 of its $20,000 goal.

Lorraine said the details have yet to be firmed up, but the family would like to see a bursary given to a Maple Ridge person who is pursuing the trades, in NoahB次元官网网址檚 memory.

The Ridge Meadows Flames junior B team will be donating its 50/50 money to the memorial fund from Friday nightB次元官网网址檚 game.

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B次元官网网址淲hen you are out playing the game you love, things like that just shouldnB次元官网网址檛 happen,B次元官网网址� added Flames coach Bayne Ryshak.

Lorraine said she hopes the game at Cam Neely Arena is packed on Friday, and the family will be there.