More detail here. Apparently the meeting was to be about the reconstruction projects in the area including schools.

Such a horrible, cowardly attack - especially in light of the nature of his mission. Lt. Greene and his family will be in my thoughts. I hope Soldiers' Angels can help get info to his family - please let us know if you hear more on his condition!

I got to know Trevor during his research for his book 'Bad Date,' about Vancouver's missing eastside women. We met for the first time in Starbucks on Davie Street and I immediately felt comfortable with him talking about the disappearance of my friend and over the few years that we corresponded, knew him as a compassionate and dedicated human being. My thoughts and prayers are with Trevor, his family and friends.

They didn't heed my warnings Al. Those jihadis are going to find out(personal, up close and) that they just signed their own death warrants.

It was a shock to log on to the BBC website and see Trevor Greene's name among those injured in Afghanistan. I worked with Trevor for a time when he was in Tokyo, before he joined the Canadian forces. Removing his helmet as a mark of respect, drinking tea with the villagers and trying to work out what he could do to help is just the kind of thing he would have been doing. I sincerely hope he makes a full recovery.

I went to King's with Trevor. We slogged through the journalism program together and I was fortunate enough to have shared hosting duties with him for our radio class.

He was a well-loved fella who enjoyed the King's experience. In an odd way when we leave our chums and move forward to build our lives we remember them frozen in time. We get occasional updates about marriages, babies and the regular life stuff.

I was shocked to hear about what had happened to him. Hits a little too close to home.

Thoughts sent out to him and his family and prayers for a speedy recovery.

I've got a connection with SA in Germany, who has introduced me to the Cdn Captain that takes care of our injured & their families. Wishes for Trevor & others put in my comment section will go directly to that Captain for distribution to the soldiers & their families.

http://wakinguponplanetx.blogspot.com/2006/03/injured-soldiers-in-germany.html

Thanks Candace. What a remarkable volunteer calling.

We were shocked to hear the news of this cowardly attack during the peace keeping mission. Our family knew Trevor when he was a young man in high school dating our younger sister. The references to this Canadian Soldier's character both as a private citizen and as a Soldier, match that of the younger man that came knocking on our door many years ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with Trevor, his friends and family on the West Coast, and his family in the Ottawa Area. Hopefully, he will make a full and speedy recovery.

I was at King's with Trevor -- I wasn't a great friend of his, but I was saddened to hear this news. Another way of getting messages to Trevor's family is through his friend and colleague Shane Gibson: shane@closingbigger.com

Trevor and I were in the Seaforth Highlanders together, until I moved away. We also lived in the same neighborhood, and often saw each other at breakfast at Melriches. He being an officer, and I not, I did not know him super well. I did, however, know that he cared deeply about his job, and about Canada, but was without pretension. I saw him last in July 2005; he was very excited about deploying to Afghanistan. The attack on him was the mark of a coward, unsettling, given the humanitarian nature of Trevor's mission.

I just found out about this this morning. I worked with Trevor for a few months at a dot-com in 2000, before a big round of layoffs. I didn't know him really well, but our jobs overlapped from time to time, and he was one of most genuinely decent people I've met.

My prayers go out to Trevor and to his family.

Alan, I'm putting together a file with comments for the soldiers & particularly Captain Greene's family. Can I cut & paste your post & comments for them? (I'm not sure how much internet access they may have, or how IT savvy they may be, otherwise I'd provide a link). Let me know via email, please.

Thanks.

Sure, Candace, that would be fine.

My thoughts and prayers are with you Trevor. I still remember working on your model airplane kit so many years ago.

I grew up on the same street as Trevor. Him and his family are exceptional people. I wish him a speedy recovery.

I also went to King's with Trev, we graduated the 4-year journalism program together. We shared a lot in those four years and I remember Trevor very fondly. I am in shock, like the rest of you, perhaps naively, that this could happen to someone we know and love. I just keep thinking, man, he is going to be so pissed if he dies, because he's gonna want to write about this!!
Love and hugs to his family. We are thinking of Trev and sending our positive vibes for his recovery.

Hi Sara, thanks for that and reminding me that Trvor was a four year journalism guy. I recall him in basketball as well.

Hey guys,

I seem to be just another person who has been touched by Trevor throughout his amazing and selfless life. Trevor and I did our officer training together in C.F.B. Gagetown in 2002. The nature of military training often allows you to get to know someone very well during a short period of time. Through the two months we spent together I found Trevor to be a very mature, responsible, and dedicated soldier. He was older than most of us, but definately proved his physical and mental toughness during the days without sleep and constant stress of leadership training. But we had a great time in Gagetown. Trevor has a wonderful sense of humour and one of the images I'm sure I share with those who know him is his intense and honest smile.

All infantry officers share a common thread and none of us go through the difficulties of training and command without knowing why we are there. For Trevor it is obvious: he cares about people. He volunteered for Afghanistan, not for the money, danger, or adventure, but because he wanted to use his abilities and position to make a difference. Unfortunately, he has now been given the opportunity to make a difference in the hearts and minds of Canadians who have somehow been affected by his recent experience.

Our political and military leadership have been telling us for months that Afghanistan is about to become a much more dangerous place for Canadians. Men like Trevor, who want to make a difference, and are making a difference, need our support now more than ever. Please give them your support and demonstrate your appreciation in any way you can.

Thanks for the opportunity to share my thoughts.

I am a voice from Trevor's distant past! Trevor and my late son, David, played minor football together for the "Blackburn Bengals" here in Ottawa some 25-30 years ago and it was with shock and dismay that I realized who had been atttacked. He was one of the nicest kids you would ever want to meet. I was officially (or otherwise) the "President" of the Bengals (3 teams for kids from 8 to 16) and Trev's Dad, Dick, was the Manager of the team that Trevor (receiver) and David (QB) played on, so Dick and I spent many an evening wandering the sidelines or sitting in a car "shooting the breeze" while waiting for practice to end! I was so pleased (and not surprised) to learn that he has been such a success in the world of journalism and authorship. We are all praying, I am sure, for his full recovery.

John D. Rowe,
North Gower, ON (a "rural" area of the new City of Ottawa)

I've posted an update. Regarding Trevor, he's still in a medically-induced coma. His family (the bulk of it) is there now & holding up well, according to the Captain.

The injury sounds terrible, but a lot of people have made amazing recoveries from exactly this sort of injury in recent years. Hope this is one of those cases.

Kings College in Halifax has put out this press release this afternoon.

This is a great site - thanks for setting this up. I too have known Trevor for many years - since we were in High School together at Cairine Wilson in Orleans. We have stayed in touch over the years and Trevor attended Kings while I attended Dal. I, like many others, was shocked when I heard the news on Saturday - disbelief - could there be another Trevor Greene? I am looking for the sense in what happened, but I guess Trevor, who is very dedicated to all causes he takes on, surely knows the answer to that. If his parents/family are reading these messages, I am thinking about you daily and looking forward to a full recovery.

I hope that other Cairine Wilson students find their way to this site.

I was also a King's student with Trevor. We went to Japan together in September 1988 and had some great times. I was convinced he was never going to be able to learn Japanese! He proved me wrong, big time. I think he is the type of person that touches everyone he comes across. All my prayers and best wishes.

Hello everyone,

Trevor has been one of my closest friends for close to 20 years. We rowed in University together and stayed in close contact as we often lived in the same city as eachother. We are co-presidents together of the University of King's College BC Alumni Chapter. It is your prayers and support and positive wishes that are getting his family through right now. His fiance Deb wanted me to pass that message along.

I would like to invite any of you in the Vancouver region to join the close friends of his fiance Deb, myself and another dear friend of Trevor's from King's, Clare McIntyre at a Positive Thoughts Gathering - the invite is below. If you can't join us, we encourage you to send your good thoughts Trevor's way during his time of healing.

A Positive Thoughts Gathering For Captain Trevor Greene - Wednesday March 8, 2006 at 7pm

In an effort to send strength to Captain Trevor Greene and his family, please join us in a positive thoughts gathering at Jericho Beach in Vancouver (directions below) on Wednesday March 8 at 7pm.

Your thoughts are very much appreciated at this sensitive time in his recovery. Thank you for your continued support during this difficult time.

This important gathering is rain or shine so please dress warmly, bring an umbrella, a covered candle, a flashlight and your positive thoughts. Feel free to forward this invitation to others who would be interested in attending this private gathering.

Directions to Jericho Beach:
- travel west on 4th Avenue in Vancouver
- turn right on NW Marine Drive
- turn right on Discovery Street (just before the the white Jehrico Arts Center Building)
- veer right towards the Jericho Beach Sailing Club and parking lot
- proceed to the beach access point to the left of the Jericho Beach Sailing Club (as you are facing

the water)

Thank you,
Barb Stegemann

I just sent this link to Trevor's family. They may pick it up in Germany. As you can imagine, they probably won't spend much time logged in but I know we are all finding comfort in the kind words and thoughts.
Cousin Mickey

For those of you leaving messages, I am continuing to monitor them & forward them to Germany where a hard copy is printed & given to the family so they can focus on whatever it is they need to do. Alan, I hope to be in touch with the Chaplain tomorrow (the Captain I'm dealing with is understandably busy) - I will email you the contact info (with, I'm sure, his permission) to forward to KC.

Thanks Candace. And others, glad this short post of mine is turning out to be something so positive for you all. Barb, say Hi to Clare. I know her and here brother Macky from Kings days.

Just a brief note to thank you for setting up this site and ask you to pass on to Trevor's family that we're all thinking of him here at King's and hoping for his complete recovery.

Trevor was a student of mine during his time in the journalism school and we kept in touch sporadically over the years. What I remember most clearly is his eternal optimism and belief that any problem could be overcome if you put your mind to it. Which is probably what led him to Afghanistan.

Still, I was stunned, almost disbelieving when I first learned the news of the attack on Sunday. Trevor and I last emailed a bit when he was doing his bad date book, but I hadn't realized he'd joined the military and certainly didn't know he'd been deployed to Afghanistan. At first, I couldn't connect all the dots, but the more I read about what he'd been doing over there and his optimistic dream of helping out the Afghan people, even after he leaves the military, I couldn't help thinking, "That's Trevor."

I know how difficult this must be for Trevor's many, many friends. Please know only that we are all thinking of him and all of you at this time, and just trying to be as optimistic and positive as Trevor would be.

Take care,

Stephen

Just to let people know how much concern there is for Trevor's well being, the list below from my web site administration statistics shows how many people are looking for information on the web and have come to this post on my blog just over a few minutes. From IP addresses moving by I can see many old school mates being among the concerned. I hope being able to share a bit is helping:

Hello all,
I graduated with Trevor and others who've posted to this site. Some of us gathered at King's this summer past, including Trevor, Briggsy, Ellis, Mills, Dunc, Steele, Chis, Maher, Tuck et al et al, the boys at 40, filling the Wardroom with hee-haw and passing beers in the quad on a beautiful, soft night. We all went back to my hotel room and I'm proud to say we were asked twice to turn the music down. I'm in a wheelchair now and upon returning home I was telling my friends how far I had to tilt back my head to talk with Trevor, he's so tall. I also spoke with pride about this tall buddy who was going to A-Stan and putting more weight on his strong shoulders. Everybody here is praying hard too, sending messages of love, hope and recovery all the way around the planet.
Soon,
Mo-Res

To Trev,
CONSTANT thoughts and prayers from "It's All Relative" travel club. Dad, "Gunna" (Kendra) and I ("LeesyBoo") are sending you lots of love. The 4 of us and others have created many memories taking trips skiing, river rafting and generally having mischievous fun. Please know we're right there with you on this journey too. Kendra's usually the one that takes a nap on our trips... I guess it's your turn on this one. Can't wait for you to wake up! Hugs and kisses to your cluster of love over there (Saint Debbie, Aunt Bessie, Uncle Dick, Suzzy-Q, and of course precious Gracie),
Lots of Love
Cousin Lisa

Alan,

Thanks for continuing this section of your Blog. I can see that it is an important medium for many of Trev's friends & loved ones to keep in touch. Please keep up the outstanding & needed work.

I see I'm not the only Kings J-School grad to log on here. It's nice to see so many representatives of the small but mighty class of '88 are out there, wishing hard for Trevor's recovery. I'll add my name to that list.

Glad to be able to help, Mike, especially for so many who likely also crossed my own path twenty years ago or so like Trevor. There is really no heavy lifting from my end as all these best wishes effectively create the space themselves.

You know if anyone were to want to post digital photos here or anything else, feel free. I can be emailed at genx40@gmail.com and would be happy to help.

I went to highschool with Trevor and remained a close friend through our university years. My parents considered Trevor their third son – I have many fond memories of the times we spent together. We lost touch in the 90s but reconnected last summer – surprised to find we lived in the same city! Everyone who knows Trev knows that he has the inner strength and determination to get through any challenge. If it can be done, he will do it! To Mr. and Mrs. Greene, Debbi, and the rest of the family – our prayers are with you.

Michael Colwell
Surrey, BC

And for Trev - it's Miguel here. I'm going to hold you to the promise to come by for a swim and a beer in September. Maybe sooner! Get well soon.

Yours aye,
Miguel

Re: Charles Trevor Greene Order of British Columbia Nomination.

Friends of Trevor's have applied to nominate him for the Order of BC. I have copied the emailed information below. They had enough info to submit the package, but a faxed letter before Friday by all of us who know him can help strengthen the application for nomination. I encourage you to read on, and fax your letter of support in to the office by Friday, March 10th. Letters of support to: Secretary of Awards via fax (250-356-2814).

Thank you in advance,

Barb Stegemann

(Here's the email that was sent to me by Jamie, a friend of Debbi's)

Hello,
My name is Radek; I am a colleague of Trevor’s from the military. My spouse, Kaethe, has nominated Trevor for both the order of British Columbia and the Order of Canada. With regards to the Order of British Columbia, the nomination committee requires letters of support, which unfortunately are due by Friday 10March2006. The minimum required number of letters has already been met; however, I believe the more the better, regardless of the deadline. If you or any of Trevor’s other friends would like to support this nomination, please send a letter to the following address:

Honours and Awards Secretariat
PO Box 9422
STN PROV GOVT
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 9V1

RE: Charles Trevor Greene Order of British Columbia Nomination.

He has been nominated for his years of writing, work, and genuine passion towards helping those who have been forgotten, both in Canada and abroad.

Both Kaethe and I will attend the gathering tomorrow.

Thank you,

Radek

Radek sent a follow-up email to this indicating that faxes could also be sent (as long as the originals are also mailed) to the Secretary of Awards via fax (250-356-2814). The Friday deadline applies to faxes sent.

Hey Everyone...
Thanks Al, for setting up this site - it is comforting to read the entries from friends and family from so many parts of Bubba's life.

As Barb mentioned in her entry, we'll be attending a gathering of friends and family at Jericho Beach in Vancouver tonight. I wish we could all be there together.

Barb and I visited with Debbie on Sunday afternoon. What a beautiful person, inside and out. She strongly believes that the prayers and the thoughts of encouragement are not only a comfort to the family...but that they are also reaching Trevor and will make a difference to his recovery.

So let's keep it up! And let's take Stephen Kimber's advice...and be as positive and optimistic as we all know Trevor would be.
I'll be faxing my letter of support for the Order of BC. I'd encourage you all to do the same!

Clare.

Hello everyone,

I am a close friend of Debbie and Trevor's (I went through the Chartered Accountant program with Debbie at Pricewaterhouse in Vancouver). I have organized the positive thoughts gathering for Trevor for tonight, Wednesday March 8, 2006 at Jericho beach in Vancouver, BC at 7pm with the fantastic help of several other friends of Debbie and Trevor's (see posting on March 8 for further details).

I have been in touch with family members over the last few days and I wanted to pass along that they are SO touched by the outpour of support. So please continue to send your positive thoughts and prayers. We hope to see anyone who is local tonight at tonights gathering.

I am still in shock that this could happen to such an amazing person. Trev, you've made a difference, get well soon. Bee and Rabbit miss you :)

Trevor and I met while in training in the Navy. Although we were not in the same class, we developed a great friendship in Esquimalt. He was so dedicated, kind, funny and gentle.

Everyone loved him!!!

His stories were always so exiting: ?from his surfing adventures in Japan, to his thrilling journey on HMCS Oriole ? he always kept us entertained!
When possible, we also shared lots of lunches at the local Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese restaurants. Yummmmm. :-)

Moments with Trevor were never dull!

Unfortunately, my stay in the Navy was cut short and I lost contact with many friends, including Trevor. I miss him so very much?

After getting over the shock of the attack, I haven’t stopped thinking about him and his family. He always spoke so highly of his parents. (I can only hope that my children will do the same one day).

Trevor - you will always be close to my heart and in my prayers. We’re all behind you?keep on fighting!

To Trevor’s family - I wish you infinite strength & courage to overcome this tremendous period.

With tender love and kindest regards,
Andreia (Toronto)

Alan – Thanks for setting up this blog!

I met Trevor while he was working on "Bad Date". Spent a short amount of time with him but was so impressed (and still am) by his zeal for everything, his passion and compassion for everything he put his hand to. Even then, he was talking about going to Afghanistan someday.
There has been a consistent prayer on my tongue and in my heart since I heard the news. I'm convinced God is hearing the prayers of everyone calling out during these days. Blessings and peace to the family.

Lisa Enns, Vancouver, BC

Trevor, Bess, Dick, Suzanne, Debbie & Grace Elizabeth:
Can't describe how sick I feel about the rottenness that has happened to my little cousin. New Waterford and Cape Breton are praying for that speedy recovery. We know that Trevor will be playing soccer again in our garage with Meaghan and we will "toast" his return to New Waterford. The causeway will say "Ciad Mile Failte" to you my special guy.

Hey Alan:

Thanks for this. It somehow has given me the bit of reconnection that I needed. - CB -

I have finally stopped searching the web for everything I can find out about Trevor. My mind keeps going over all the "Trevor at King's" memories that I have of him (mostly of his grimacing at me from the 8 seat as I yell at him to slow up on the slide)and despite the tears, I can smile. I know Trevor is strong to the core and that his mischevious grin will shine again.

Keep that fighting spirit, Trevor . . . love Gumby

Colette Budge

Hey, Colette. Hope you're well. [What's the 8 seat?]

Trevor!
We are all thinking of you here in N-Dub aka New Waterford.
get better soon!!!
anyways, lots of love
Meggy

Aunt Bess and uncle Dick, our hearts and prayers
are with Trevor and you and family. With all of Cape Breton praying for him you know all is going to be well. Tell Trevor there is a bottle
of Keith's in the fridge waiting for him, we WILL
celebrate his healthy return, after all he does have Cape Breton blood in him.

Glen Beaton & Family

Hi Alan:

Yes, all is well. I would love to chat more with you to catch up.

During my rowing at king's the 8 seat was the person closest to the coxwain (me). Poor sod, as i had to shout load enough for the guy in seat 1 to hear me. Trevor took it well, kind person that he is.

-C-

Oh God,
I just got this sent to me......I went to high school with Trevor...I now live in Australia, so we don't get a lot of this kind of news here.......so I was shocked and sickened to see this.......I am sending you all the positive Karma in the world and to his family......Always remember his cheeky smile in the lobby at school......

Donna Saker

You, Bess, and Dick are in my thoughts. I've been tied to the news since hearing.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/4776238.stm <---- You made the BBC
Look forward to seeing you again.

Graeme

Colette, now you have added a memory. Me on campus police overnight watch you guys (Trevor and Robin, too, wasn't it in that gang) head out to the cold NW Arm as I planned for hitting the hay thinking you were nuts.

Yup, we were a bit nutty, we even thought so, but it was worth it. Macky, Hooper, Trevor, Doogie, Robin, Steve Mc, Neil, and shoot, I cannot remember the fellow's name in 1 seat. Smaller fellow with a quiet way and a shy grin (Dark hair, I would send photos if my %#@@ scanner was working.) I think he graduated that year (84-85). I think Trevor was in the 8 seat the couple of years after Macky had graduated.

-C-

We were devastated to hear the news of the attack on the weekend. Trevor and our older son, Michael, were best of friends in high school and he was like our third son. Many hours were spent cheering them on in basketball and volleyball and our son, Kevin, bore the brunt of much teasing on their part. Although we’ve seen him infrequently in the last few years, he has always held a special place in our hearts. Dick and Bess, please know that you and your family are foremost in our thoughts and prayers.
Marilyn and Carl Colwell
Orleans, Ontario

Aunt Bess, Uncle Dick and Suzanne
Words simply aren't enough to describe the shock,dismay and sick feeling from this senseless act. Its been quite a long time since our childhood when you guys would visit cape breton.. I've been away for many years and I can still remember those times. I also recall when I read a reference to Trevor's book "Bad Date" and how frantic I was in my search to get a copy and read whatever references I could find to interviews and the like .. had a proud sort of feeling in my searching... and by the messages I read here on this forum I can see how and why he is held in such high regard.

Our hearts and many prayers here in Newfoundland are with you.. and a wish of godspeed in Trevor's recovery.

Gary, Denise & Maggie Beaton

i heard of this attack on trevor just a few days ago. i am just so sad. i had the chance to re-connect with trevor a few years ago in vancouver. he i sthe same smiling, happy guy that is so dedicated to what ever task he takes on. i am praying for him and thinking of him everyday. everyone think postive thoughts for him, his strong will and spirit will bring him home soon!

my thoughts are with you Trev

Patti Dunn

It certainly says a lot about a man that prayers and best wishes are coming quick from coast to coast for Trevor.

It's an honour to say I went to King's with Trevor and that I met someone who did more than say he wanted to make a difference, but actually went out and did it. A lot of us have dreams; not as many act on those dreams.

Trevor, you are a credit to your school, your country and most importantly your family.

Get well soon,
Stephen

Hey all,

Thanks for setting this up Al. I know a lot of us have been digging around the last few days for anything we can find on Trevor. So it was kind of a relief to get a note from Brian Cormier tonight with a link to your site. Count me in as another Class of '88 BJ (always loved that tag). Hi Barry - nice to see your scribbling again; Susan - it was a pleasant surprise to be driving through Quebec in 2002 on the way back east and hear your dulcet tones on the CBC; and Sara C, it's been way too long. Stephen K - saw you yesterday on Newsnet along with Greg Guy - and I always thought the beard was just a phase you were going through:)

Back at Kings I occasionaly referred to Trevor as the Golden Boy because he was such a tall, blond, pretty boy with the sunniest disposition that I'd ever come across. He was always so positive - even when he got angry it just seemed to be for show. You just couldn't take him seriously as being really and truly pissed off.

Sunday night I went digging through my old Kings pics. There is one of Trevor that I've always loved. It was our last year and I think we had either put our final newspaper to bed or were done of classes at the end of the second semester. The crew of us wound up at the old Gingers brewpub. For some reason we were in the guys bathroom and Trevor had a cigarette (obviously not his and unlit of course - must have bummed it off Barry or Dave for fun). He said, "I'm James Dean - take a picture of me."

Why I had a camera in the guys bathroom at Gingers sharing a moment with Trevor, I don't know. But I do have that great picture of him with his hands in his pockets, leaning against the urinal (yuck), with the cigarette sticking up out of his mouth in his best faux cool pose.

Clare, please pass on my thoughts and best wishes to Trevor's family. We'll all be thinking of him and thinking
those positive thoughts over the next while. Please let us know if there's anything we can do for the family and in the meantime we'll just have to look forward to seeing Trevor back up on his feet again.

Greg Macdonald

Thanks Mickey for the link!
Like everybody I was shocked to hear about this incident and hope and pray that Trevor returns to his old self.
Aunt Bess, Uncle Dick, Suzanne,and Debbie please send our love from the Landry's to Trevor. Suz, I hope / know that you will call mom when you get back on Friday with any new news. Sending all our love from N.S.
Gary

Hi everyone,

Not sure who out there remembers me, but I too was a King's Grad and began residence life there in 1984 with Trevor and many others that have written messages from here. (I even substituted for Colette once with the mens 8, but did such a crummy job that they were thrilled to have her back! :) Trevor was a great friend to me in our first year at Kings and he and his roomie, Peter Classen and I often spent many hours together hanging out. We were referred to as the 3 musketeers for awhile that first fall. That first year was one of the best in my life and I wish i had stayed on campus longer instead of moving into an apt. I lost touch with many after that... Truly a regret of mine as life on campus was very special for all of us. We were all blessed to have had the experience of the community life at Kings.

Trevor is one of those guys that just made you feel like you were his best friend even though he had many. His smile is beautiful and his personality is endearing. I am so interested to learn all that he has accomplished and is doing since he graduated.

I was shocked by the news last weekend and saddened that Trevor has been terribly hurt so senselessly. I can so see him doing what he did in such a gesture of good faith. I have had his email address on my desk for some time now, since I found it in the Kings TIDINGS mag last fall, thinking I would love to re- connect with him sometime in Vancouver. I am a teacher in Kelowna, BC, and am married with 2 daughters.

Trevor is one in a million and Im convinced that he will pull through this with all of our prayers and love. Funny how it takes something like this to bring people together again. Trevor would be thrilled Im sure to know that.
Take care everyone...
Lynn (Langille) Schwartz

We thought this would be a good place to post messages from the family here in Germany.

I have received and read all emails up to this point and unfortunately am unable to respond to them all individually. We are passing along to Trev all positive thoughts and prayers as we receive them.

We personally want to thank everyone who organized and attended the vigil at Jericho beach, Vancouver on Wednesday night, and those who send their prayers but were unable to attend. It absoultely makes a difference in his progress and ours and the entire family is so grateful.

People from all denominations have been praying for Trevor, from the East Coast to the West Coast. A huge thank you!

The doctors and nursing staff at the Landstuhl US medical hospital are among the best in the world, literally, and have been working tirelessly to help Trevor come back to Vancouver, which we hope will be next week. Everyday there are improvements with Trevor. Most people that know Trevor, know he's a fighter and he's fighting really hard.

Grace is doing really well and has some new friends of other patients in the hospital. The family is all together here.....and getting to know each other really well!

Our sincere and hearfelt thanks to you all,

Love Debbie, Grace, Toni, Dick, Bess, Suzanne, and Trevor

Hello all,

Best wish to the Greenes in Germany. That is great news. And, Greg, thanks for sharing the urinal story. I am a little unclear on this too, however:

Why I had a camera in the guys bathroom at Gingers sharing a moment with Trevor, I don't know.

As you see below, I received some photos taken by Michael "Miguel" Colwell from the celebration for Trevor in Vancouver last evening. These photos are all thumbprints which means you can click on them for a very large version. If anyone else wants to share other photos - even ones other than in the bathroom at Gingers - please feel free to email them to me at genx40@gmail.com.

I remember Trevor fondly from my time at King's. We have not kept in touch but the news of this devastating tragedy has shocked everyone. I remember Trevor as a person with a generous spirit and a ready smile. It is not at all surprising that he put his life on the line to help others. It is no less surprising that the picture in the newspaper is of Trevor smiling and shaking hands with Afghan people. Trevor has an ability to connect with all people. My thoughts and prayers are with Trevor and his family.

LouAnn Chiasson

Deb, Trev & Grace,

There isn't a day I don't think about you guys. We are all sending you good thoughts.

Lots of love - see you when you come home.

xoxo Lisa

Trevor has been on my mind constantly the last few days. Though I had not seen him in years he was one of those people that pops up occasionally. An email here and there, a phone call when I was in Calgary and he was visiting. Funny how some people cross your path again and again. And it is not hard to see from reading the many emails the great number of friends that Trevor has and the number of people that he has touched. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and his fiance in this terrible time. I lost my Dad this past year in a dreadful accident and the beautiful thing that comes out of tragedy is the incredible way that it brings people together. I imagine Trevor in the hospital recovering as the love and strength of the thousands of people he touched around the world cradles him and supports him through his recovery.

Bess, Dick, and family,
Was deeply saddened and upset by this terrible news. I am in touch with Adeline on a regular basis with any news she has. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Happy to hear there are improvements every day.

Dick, Bessie, Suzanne, and Trevor's family,
We were shocked to hear of this tragic news. We send love and prayers to you from Truro, N.S.

Trevor,Debbie,Grace,Bess,Suzanne and Dick
I am just sick over what has happened and my heart is very heavy these days. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. It is constantly on my mind. But I know that with all the prayers that are being said in the homes and churches in New Waterford and Cape Breton all will be ok. The good lord above will take care of things.

Hey, guys. I'm sure Trevor bummed that smoke off Barry in Ginger's, not me. I wouldn't contribute to the erosion of guy like Trev.
Greg Macdonald called me on Saturday to tell me about the news. I spent the rest of the morning watching Newsnet. I just could not believe it.
Trevor called me about three years ago. He wanted to get back into the journalism racket and was inquiring about work with the CBC in Whitehorse. We didn't have anything at the time, and we fell out of touch again. Obviously, I wish like hell we could have found something for him. I've been thinking about that a lot this week.
I'm also thinking about this; this website is why I love King's. I recognize so many names from the past, J-school classmates and others. It's nice to see people come out of the woods, even though it took something so terrible.
It shows Trevor really is loved. And valued.
I don't pray, but I'm thinking about him - and everyone - a lot.

Last night's thought gathering for Trevor and Debbie, Grace, Dick and Bessie, and Suzie at Jericho Beach was amazing. Over 45 people came out in the rain and wind. It was a mosaic of Trevor's experiences. Friends throughout the ages from highschool, university, work, the Forces, volunteer work, Deb's friends, were all out in droves.

It was amazing to see all these people arriving like clockwork at 7:00 p.m. to send powerful thoughts to Trevor and the family. The one message that I would like to restate is that Trevor promised me that I would be his "best man" at his wedding, and I have this amazing Jean Paul Gaultier jacket with open back and sash all ready to go.

I also did mention at the thought gathering what really matters. Trevor's gift is to speak on behalf of those who can't. Whether it was communicating on behalf of the people living in the streets of Japan, the missing women on the east side, Canada's poorest postal code, or the people of Afhanistan. The one thing I am sure of is that Trevor would want us all to ensure that his work and the work of his colleagues in Afghanistan will not be in vain.

We now must pick up the collective torch on his behalf until he's stronger (and then we'll gladly hand it back to you Bubba). We must ensure that we continue to support the work Trevor set out to do and support Canadian Peacekeepers and our role in helping the people of Afghanistan who have asked us as a country to help them.

Babs

Hi Bubba and family,

Since hearing the news on Saturday, you've been in our thoughts and prayers.

I know you will pull through this and you will be back doing what you do so well -- helping others.

Babs and I have been talking daily and have been saying pretty nice things to the media about you, dear friend. You're a great example to us all.

The King's fraternity has rallied together and know you'll be on your feet soon. Thanks for helping to create this on-line reunion. So good to read postings from others and thanks Al for setting this up. Trevor will be having a good laugh.

Bubba, hi to your mom and dad, Debbie and dear little Grace.

We're praying for you all.

From your fellow Cape Breton-born lad,

Big hugs and loads of prayers,

Greg Guy

P.S. Can't wait to raise a glass together, soon, at the Lower Deck or the Shoe.

I echo the sentiment that this is a wonderful forum that Al has provided. Like all of you I was saddened deeply by what has happened to Trevor and his family. I live on the west coast as well and have been lucky enough to have spent a good deal of time with Trevor both back and kings and now here. It is through that time together that I have observed strength and resolve which gives me the confidence to beleive and know he will recover. One small example of this was while I was still living in Vancouver (I am now in Penticton). Trevor was always calling me up looking for some kind of outdoor adventure. You must remember that most of these activities he had never done before. One sunday morning I was getting ready to go for a nice long road cyle on my own. Trevor called and asked if he could join me, I said sure. An hour later is was at my door with his 1985 mountain bike and wearing flip flops. Now you must envison me completely clad in lycra and desperately trying to do my best impression of lance armstrong but looking more like an overstuffed sausage sitting on a alum fram bike worth more that most cars I have owned. I proceeded to try and talk Trevor out of what we were about to do, but he would have none of it. The ride was to go from kitsilano in Van out around UBC and then out behind the airport. Off we went, I took no pity on him until the small hill up to UBC where I stopped to give him the opportunity to turn around. at this point Trevor stood on the pedals and whizzed by with challenging cat calls, which I could barely hear over the flapping of his sandals on the pedals. So off we went, Trevor was never more than a few yards behind me and when I would look back at him I would get nothing but that boyish grin of his. We had a great ride. Just one of many magical times with the lad. I know his Lion heart will not fail him now.

My thoughts are with him. I look forward to having him recover by my pool this summer as we watch out two little girls get to know each other and our wives pour us beer and message our feet (OK the last part is unlikely)

I would love to post some photos of The lad with his baby girl but for the life of me don't know how. Help me out Al

Robyn

Brian Cormier gave me a heads up about this good news on the Kings website today:

Contacting alumnus Capt. Trevor Greene and his family

We are pleased to announce that we have determined the best way to contact King's alumnus Capt. Trevor Greene and his family. He is being treated at a U.S. military hospital in Germany after being attacked and severely injured in Afghanistan on March 4. Capt. Colin Muise is a nursing officer with the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany and is acting as liaison in support of injured troops sent to the facility. He is in contact with Trevor's family on a daily basis and will ensure that all e-mail and fax messages reach them in a timely manner.

• E-mail messages may be sent to: Colin.Muise@AMEDD.ARMY.MIL Please ensure that the subject line of your e-mail message reads: "Message re: Capt. Trevor Greene" in order to ensure prompt handling.
• Fax messages may be sent to: 011-49-6371-4861. Attention: Capt. Colin Muise. This is an international number and the appropriate long distance rates will apply. To send a fax, simply dial the number as shown above. Again, Capt. Muise will ensure that these messages reach Trevor's family.

On behalf of King's, we would like to sincerely thank Capt. Muise for his prompt response to our request for this information. There is an interview with Trevor's family and medical officials in today's edition of the Toronto Star. Click here to access the article online. We urge you all to send a message of support to Trevor and his family during this difficult time.

These sorts of contacts along with continued sharing here are sure to let him and his family know the extraordinary support that friends from all parts of Trevor's life are wanting to give.

Hey Robin. Hope you are well. If you email me the digital photo, I will remove your thumb from the image and then post it. Send it to genx40@gmail.com.

PS - "our girls" and "our wives"? I have been out of touch with you Roy-boon.

By the way, Al, there may not be a place in heaven for people who work up websites like this, but there is a table at Bombay Peggy's in Dawson City for you. And I'd like to share it with you some time.

That would be a good day. Likewise you guys and Kingston.

[...'cause you know I am so against beers and pubs as a matter of personal principle.]

Hello all, and thanks Al, for setting this up and giving us all a place to feel connected and to pass along our thoughts.

I am yet another King's grad from 'way back when' and, like some others, I've been having "King's flashbacks" all week. It's been a few years since I last saw Trevor in Halifax, but he was obviously enjoying life to the fullest and smiling from ear to ear, just as I remembered him from King's!

I was - and still am - shocked by the news of this attack and I wanted to add my 'good thoughts' and prayers to all of those across the country and beyond. Get well, Trevor, and hope you're back home with your family soon.

Take care everybody -

Sarah

I first heard of Trevor when I was in Australia. My Mom called from home on Christmas Day gushing about what a wonderful new boyfriend my cousin Debbie (Trevor’s now fiancée) had met. My Mom told me how funny and talented this guy was, and how he recently wrote a book about the missing women in Vancouver and gave everyone in the family a signed copy for Christmas. She was excited for me to meet him, and for me it added one more reason to look forward to coming home. It was apparent though that this guy stuck out in a crowd!

About a year later, most likely at one of our lovely over-eating family dinners, I met Trevor. Yup, he’s a great guy, and sure adds entertainment factor to our family functions with his fantastic stories of Japan, military, and his many travels and other adventures. I instantly looked up to him. (Note: and it wasn’t just because he is 6 foot 7 or something?.) We couldn’t ask for a better addition to our family. Plus, he loves our Grandmother, and she’s queen in my world.

This past Saturday morning, I was deeply saddened while eating breakfast and watching the news of Trevor on television. It was surreal, and of course, wasn’t supposed to happen to someone I know. But it did, and it sure brought Afghanistan into my living room. I could just picture Trevor sitting there talking to village elder, trying to make peace, and then?

After the attack occurred, I thought of Debbie and Trevor’s family. I thought of Grace, Trevor’s beautiful little girl, with the biggest blue eyes that will surely give her Daddy so much to live for. It was also soon in perspective how many lives Trevor would have touched throughout his life. All I can say is what an amazing guy. I truly feel honoured to have him part of my family.

We are all positive about Trevor’s condition and his recovery, and I can’t wait to see him at our next lovely over-eating family dinner.

Bonnie

Like most others who have posted, Llew & I have spent much time over the last few days searching the net to find details on how Trevor was doing. Luckily, one of the staff in my office has a spouse in Afganistan so she has kept us well briefed.
When I visited the bigger site & learned about Trevor's activities over the past 10 years I was impressed to see that he had managed to maintain the essence of who he had always been.
My first memory of Trevor was of his first day at Kings. He had arrived prior to the normal arrival date for the frosh. Several of us were on our way out of Alex Hall for dinner downtown so we invited him to join us. Partway through the evening, Veronica Newport commented on the sunny outlook he carried & whether he would still have it by the end of his first year! How truly amazing that he managed to maintain it not only through the challenging first year, but obviously his humanity is still primary.
Our thoughts & prayers will be with Trevor and with his family as they endeavour to keep him present as he recovers. All the best

My thoughts and prayers are with you, hope you will all be back home soon. Love Adeline

Trevor is a great friend from back in the Cairine Wilson, high school days. By reading these messages from everyone it is amazing how he has touched so many lives. He definitely stands out to me as being one of my best friends, even though it has been a very long time since we have been in contact. My heart sank deeply after receiving the phone call from Donna Gillespie that this happened to Trevor and it has forced me to do a lot of soul searching. Trevor is a real fighter and I know that he feels the outpouring of love and emotion from everyone. My thoughts and love are definitely going out to him and his entire family.

Thanks, Alan for putting this together. I really felt I needed to say something but had no where to go. The following may seem a little lame to all of the journalists reading this but, I just felt a need to put my words to paper.

Losing touch

Time goes slipping by?.
Life in our own little comfort zone.
Where is the person that I once was? I wonder what everyone is doing these days. I really should find out. These people have always meant so much to me. Memories come to mind and a smile comes to my face. Too busy or pre-occupied to find out what is going on in their lives. I am sure they are fine since no news is good news right? Life continues to happen. 10 years pass by, 15, 20. Did you hear so and so is doing this and that? “Wow that is awesome”, as I admire from afar. Smiles once again with a great warmth to fill my heart. Now, there is a person making a real difference in the world. I should do something like that too. I really should try and contact them. Married and 3 kids later. Life is more complicated, it is easier just to stay in your comfort zone and not reach out. All of this nonsense changes with a swing of an axe. Reality sets in and the heart cries out. I would give anything to have kept in touch.

Tracy Taylor - Ottawa

Good words, Tracy, but it is really you guys and your sharing that is putting this together. I am glad all these thoughts will provide such a strong message of support to him and his family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Trevor. Uncle Dick, Aunt Bessie, Debbie, Little Gracie,Susanne and Andy, I am thinking about you constantly. Remember he has the best spirit - no one or thing is going to keep Trev down. I love you guys. Gunna

Hello everyone,

For those of you who couldn't make it out last night because of distance etc, I wanted to share with you some sentiments from last nights positive thoughts gathering for Trevor and family at Jericho beach in Vancouver (see below).....

WEDNESDAY MARCH 8, 2006 - 7PM - JERICHO BEACH, VAN

What can I say other than the fact that last night was truly amazing. Despite the rain, hail and strong winds, ~60 friends and colleagues gathered at Jericho beach in Vancouver last night to collectively send positive thoughts to Trevor, Deb and all of you. The mood was overwhelmingly positive. The atmosphere was magical with tiki torches lit and lanterns/candles burning brightly in the night.

Our goal for the evening was twofold; firstly, to simultaneously send positive thoughts to Trevor (which everyone believed would be very powerful) and secondly, to have everyone leave feeling positive, hopeful and informed. The goals for the evening were met and exceeded.

I kicked off the speaking at the gathering then opened up the floor to others. I was delighted that several of Trev’s friends and business associates came forward to share their sentiments, good wishes and humorous stories from the past.

Thank you to everyone who came out and battled the elements last night. You truly are amazing people and I am so confident that our message last night was heard and felt by Trevor and his family.

Continued positive thoughts......

Jaime

Alan, just wanted to thank you for setting this up.I think i can say for all of Trevors cousins and other relatives here on the East coast that we thankyou. Trevor is an amazing person.

Thanks

When an incident such as this happens it often has one questioning one's own faith..to see a wonderfull individual who has devoted his life to help those less fortunate, injured in such a savage and needless attack..leaves one speechles. The world has become so materialistic and money driven that compassion for fellow man is becoming an increasingly rare quality..and one which Trevor possesed and believed in...Cuz my heart goes out to you..
Our hearts and prayers are with you all...Aunt Besse,Uncle Dick, Cuz's Suzanne,Trevor..Keep positive and god bless.....

Thinking of everyone with Trevor in this trying time. Good to hear that everyone is remaining strong. It is wonderful to see the outpouring of support by way of this website. Hope to see you again soon Trevor!

Hi Al,
Julianne and I wanted to add our thoughts and prayers for Trevor and his family.

I am one of the many King's alumni who knew Trevor well. We spent three years together playing volleyball, two years on the rowing team, and have kept in touch periodically in the past 20 years. I have a neat picture of Trevor with his hand on Julianne's (my wife, also a King's alumnus) pregnant belly in St. Andrews New Brunswick about ten years ago. I will send it along. [Alan: I added it below. Click for larger.]

A very fond memory is when Tree and I travelled with George Earles on a two-week visit to Greenwich Conn. in 1986 (Peter Classen and his family graciously offered to put up with us for a week or two). Highlights included having Peter's sister dress Trevor and I into Duran Duran-like clothing while trying to get us into a fancy New York bar. We belted out endless verses of Prince's hit "Kiss" while driving south to Virginia Beach. At one point, Trevor decided to joke about having a bomb in his coffee cup... while at a U.S. airport. We did what every good friend would be expected to do in that kind of situation: we pretended not to know him :o). Thankfully no one seemed to pay much attention to his loud though jovial ranting.

Ironically our other travel mate George died a few years ago, an anniversary that still haunts many of us from King's. Trevor travelled to Halifax for the King's reunion honouring George.

Trevor had visited our home a couple of years ago, and had my young daughter in stitches of laughter. By the end of the night, he was convinced that he was going to write a romance novel after talking to Julianne (who is a romance writer). Imagine a 6 1/2 foot blond hair-blue-eyed guy writing romance! He also spoke of Debbie. He spoke of her so fondly, and his happiness of having found "the one", his one and true mate.

I was looking for a rowing quote written by Peter Classen that was appropriate. It went something like this:

"Dig deep to your core,
Never give up,
Never give in"

If anyone has the full quote, please send it to me. Trevor, you're strong of spirit, of mind and body. We are all pulling for you.

Yours aye,

Stephen, Julianne and Laura MacLean

I have sent my sentiments to Trevor & family via the hospital liaison. However, I would like to say thanks to everyone who has posted. I have had the opportunity to learn a lot about my cousin, whom I haven't really seen since childhood vacations.

I am extremely proud of Trevor and consider him to be a hero in the real sense of the word.I am proud to tell my kids and students about his service to Canada.

Thanks,

Sheldon

I am awed by the number of people that Trevor has touched. Not surprised though. I mean, his spirit is awsome, his ideas (and ideals) grand, larger than life! His energy is consuming, joyous, and motivational. Who wouldn't want to try and catch that wave for a while! I was lucky enough to be able "ride that wave" through our years together at Cairine Wilson, and then off and on thru the years. Right about now, High School seems like a year ago with all the memories and names that are turning up. I have so many thoughts and feelings, and feel totally inept at putting them in writing. Trevor is the wordsmith, I'll let him say them for me:

I had kept a book that Trevor had inscribed to me, Richard Bach, Illusions, and thought to share what he'd written to me about 23 years ago. It is very "Trevor" to me.

//"The river delights to lift us free, if only we dare to let go." That's the hard part, Sandy Gale, to dare to let go. We sacrifice
the comfort of boredom and a sedentary life and gain the sadness and happiness of experience. Trev.//

I hope that my other messages have gotten thru to the Hospital but here they are in case:

Mr & Mrs Greene & Suzie - Please know all my thoughts, prayers and wishes are there for you. My parents, sister, and many old friends have
been inquiring and wanted me to sent along their thoughts also.

Deb - Trevor just sent me photos last week, and they are marvellous. Grace is beautiful (and has the bluest eyes!). I wish you strength.

Hugs and Kisses to Trevor and a speedy recovery. If there is anything that I can do from my little corner here in Abbotsford, I'd be more than happy to do so, in fact would welcome it.

God Bless.
xoxoxo

Thinking Back to old High school days There are many memories a person will recall . Some memories fade with time ,other memories still are vivid in ones mind . I went to Cairine Wilson with Trevor. We played "hoops" together on the high school team . We hung out together after school,on weekends and during the summers. I even remember attending more than a couple of house parties he had. One party I recall was the final day of his above ground pool which succumbed to the overloading of pool participants. The most vivid memory I have of Trevor is how one summer he and I played basketball everyday, either on his drivway or on mine. He said "Troy if you want to be a starter next season you have to keep practicing " Trevor was a good B-ball player and his frienship drove me to be the best player I could be . Thanks to Trevor pushing me that summer, I did become one of the starting five. Trevor was also a great student and worked hard to bring home good grades . I am not surprized as to how accomplished he is in his life. I am positive that He will pull through in this difficult time in his life.

To His family I wish all the best
For Trevor I wish a full and complete recovery

Troy Giles
(C.W. 1983)

Hello,

I would like to make a quick note about the website we are working on. The website is taking its sweet time to upload onto the web, so in the mean time a preview can be viewed at www.trevorgreene.ca.previewmysite.com. Once the actual site is up and running it can be viewed at www.trevorgreene.ca, which we anticipate happening within the next 24hrs. Any photos or quotes that people would like to have added to the site can be indicated it on this genx40 site. Thanks for everyone's support so far.
Kaethe Sabr.

I haven't seen or talked to Trevor for many years when he and his family used to make yearly trips to Cape Breton. I too have learned alot about my cousin through these postings. It makes me proud to think of what a brave, courageous, smart man he is. Our thoughts are with you all!

Hey Trev, Mrs. and Mr. "G", Suzanne, family and friends. Our hearts and prayers are with you. Although I am deeply saddened by what has happened, I'm also proud and happy to learn what our boy Trev was doing. Damn you gotta love that guy!

Trev, we're waiting on your recovery amigo. We expect nothing less.

Love, the Slot family
(Ed, Lily, Laura, J.J., Michael)

ps Trev, I was showing my kids the picture of you holding Laura when she was one years old, and my boys wanted to know why there wasn't a picture of you with them....so.... now your on the hook amigo. See you when you get here!

I first met Trevor a few years ago when he became my niece's boyfriend. You can't help but like him and I've seen my opionion of him expressed on this site over and over again by people who have known him a lot longer than I. He's intelligent and funny and interesting and likeable and kind and the list could go on and on. He's a caring and considerate and loving father and now fiance to my niece; he splits wood for my mother and messes up her kitchen as she teaches him, at his request, to make bread or jam. He introduced me to mussels an hour out of the ocean cooked in tomato, butter and garlic. He explored the lives of the most marginalized women in Vancouver and wrote a book that explained it to the rest of us. And this is what I've learned about Trevor in only 5 or so years!
Since this unfair and horrific attack on him, I've learned more about why he was in Afghanistan and what he hoped to accomplish: my respect and admiration for him has grown even more. He really is one of the good ones in this world and like so many others, my heart bleeds for him and for Debbie and his parents and all the others who love him.
God willing, Trevor will be back with us soon, alive and kicking. Like my daughter who wrote here before me, I too feel lucky to have him as part of our family and honored to know him.
My love and heartfelt thoughts go out to his parents and sister, whom I don't know but would like to, and of course to Debbie and Grace. We're all pulling for you!
Karen

It is so great to read everyone's thoughts and stories. Trevor has touch so many people and all i can add is that each and all of our postive thoughts will bring him home very soon. This will be his next story that he will write about!

Patti Dunn

Dear Bess,Dick and Suzanne, It`s been so long since I`ve seen you all and Trevor and its heartbreaking to connect under these circumstances. I`m beaming with pride to read of Trevor`s many accomplishments and his happiness with Debbie and Grace.Please k