John Brewin on Politics

My lifelong friend Terry Grier died on March 13, 2023. We gathered today to say our farewells. David Grier, Ruth and Terry's eldest son, the President of Toronto Metropolitan University, Dr. Mohamed Lachemi, and I each offered reflections. What follows are mine. We are here this morning to grieve the death of Terry Grier. We are here to remember and celebrate Terry’s life, to reflect on his example and on his legacy. I’d like to begin by honouring the relationships that grounded and inspired Terry: His relationship with his parents, wonderful sister Sheila and family; With Ruth, his extraordinary partner in all things; With his three fantastic sons, their partners, his nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren; and, With his neighbourhood and his local Anglican church; With this city and this country -- places where he formed lifelong friendships through daily acts of caring and concern for the welfare of everyone. The love at the heart of Terry’s relationships isn’t sentimen