Some quotes from the state memorial for former premier Jim Prentice
CALGARY — About 1,500 politicians, business colleagues, friends and members of the public gathered Friday at the Jubilee Auditorium in Calgary to remember former Alberta premier Jim Prentice, who died in a plane crash earlier this month.
Here is some of what was said about him:
“We are not here to remember a politician but rather a great person, a great Albertan and a great Canadian. Jim Prentice was more than premier of Alberta, more than a chief operating officer of the country. Jim was a husband, a father, a grandfather, a brother, an uncle, a friend and a mentor.” — Friend Jason Hatcher
“Friendship was something that came easy for Jim. He always had that ability to see the very best in people around him. He moved through life with sincere gratitude for the many blessings he had been given and with a very deep appreciation for the gifts and contributions of others. Jim was at home in every setting and had the rare ability to talk to anyone about any topic. He truly liked and enjoyed people.” — Lt.-Gov. Lois Mitchell