Although Jean-Philippe and my father René had been lifelong friends, I only got to know him when I was 18 years old. Because of him, I got to go on my very first plane ride and adventure to discover Costa Rica.
While I was there, he did something unexpected. Jean-Philippe called to ask how I was enjoying the trip. While we talked, I mentioned how I had always dreamed of going to Africa.
3 years later, he called again to invite me to Burkina Faso to stay with his lovely family. He remembered my dream and helped me realise it, discover the world and myself. I will always be so grateful to him and Judy.
What I am most grateful for is his friendship. I will miss his joyful voice and warm personality. I will miss his phone calls.
I have never meet anyone like him and doubt that I ever will again. I feel lucky to have know such a wonderful man.
Tu me manqueras mon deuxième père!
Affectueusement, Ann Karine De Grâce
Ann Karine De Grace