| "We have come together to
give thanks for Brunos life, and to remember how he touched us all with his
leadership and generosity of spirit." A Memorial Service was held for Okimau at Trinity United Church
in Peterborough, Ontario on Saturday April 24, 1999 a sunny, warm spring afternoon.
Hundreds of former Ponackians attended the service and
reception following, with a group of them (especially from the 1960s and 70s)
continuing to catch up with one another in a pub across the street.
Personal tributes to Okimau were delivered at the
Service by four people:
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