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Nanton Council honored on January 3 the memory of former Councilor Terry Wickett, who passed away on December 21.

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“It definitely makes things more real not having him here tonight and he will be sorely missed,” Mayor Jennifer Handley said during a tribute before the Jan. 3 council meeting started in the Hall. advice from the Tom Hornecker Recreation Center.

Handley and the rest of the council wore lime green Nanton town shirts in honor of Wickett.

“As with everything about Terry, there’s a funny story behind it,” said Handley, explaining why they wore the shirts.

During last fall’s municipal election campaign, Handley and Wickett spoke “almost every day, sometimes twice a day, and was kind of a base of support,” the mayor said.

“And throughout the election, all he was saying was, ‘If I’m elected, you Jen Handley will have to buy me a lime green shirt from the town of Nanton. “”

Handley agreed and ordered the lime green shirt from the town of Nanton when Wickett was re-elected on October 18.

He took the oath wearing the shirt.

“I had all of these shirts made for the council, and it is quite appropriate of course,” for the council to wear them to the Jan. 3 meeting, Handley said.

The mayor read a letter that Wickett’s son Brad had written.

“On behalf of our family, I just want to take a quick moment and thank you for the tribute tonight,” wrote Brad Wickett.

“In addition to your condolences over the past few weeks on the passing of our dear Terry, our family continues to be incredibly humble and grateful for the outpouring of support from each of you and our community.

“Dad was a person like no other, a kind but stern man with a larger than life sense of humor.

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“As you know, his entire career has been devoted to the service of others and nearly half of his 37th career (RCMP) has taken place in this large community, a real testimony to his attachment to this community. city ​​and its citizens.

“He was truly honored to be elected to represent Nanton and enjoyed working and collaborating with everyone.

“As you well know, Dad was very passionate about policing, education and the sustainability of our local medical clinic during his tenure on the board, and issues were most important to him going into his second term. We know that even in his absence, this council will continue the work it desperately wanted to do.

“Walking a mile in my father’s place is almost impossible, but I know he left these footprints for us to follow, to guide us now and into the future. Be proud of the work you all do and hold your head up high, and please, as you remember my father tonight, laugh at him, laugh with him, laugh among yourselves. That’s what he wants you to do.

“Thank you everyone. We only wish you success. I look forward to seeing your accomplishments.

After Handley read the letter, various photos of Wickett were shown on the council meeting’s online broadcast and then a minute’s silence was observed, before Handley called the council meeting to order at 7 p.m. 9:09 am and the board begin to go through the agenda without their former colleague.