A Tribute From Stuart Lyall
Be a hero… for a hero.
For your courage, compassion and unwavering commitment to those who needed you most.
A Letter of Gratitude
This tribute is dedicated to nurses everywhere—to those who stayed, served and cared for others through fear, illness, exhaustion and loss.
The Calling
Not only did you choose such an honourable and noble profession, but in times of crisis you never left your posts. When sickness and death surrounded you, you ran toward the terror instead of running away to save your own life. Like the heroes you are, you ran directly toward the sick and dying.
The Family
With honour and grace, and sickness and death surrounding you, you persevered through it all. You have families of your own—parents who beg you not to go and save the sick, and children who ask, “Why, Mommy? Why do you have to go?”
The Long Night
Through the long, cold days and nights. Through the 24-hour shifts. Through death and despair. You stayed.
The Light
You were the light that shone upon the world and showed us the way so others could see. Your critical thinking, elite professionalism and decision-making skills gave all who you cared for a great level of peace and comfort.
The Beginning and the End
You brought us all into this world with kindness and tender loving care. Then you helped us leave it with passion and grace.
Hope
So now it is our turn to say thank you. While we cannot possibly know the fear and anxiety that gripped your heart and soul every day, we hope and pray that you know—from the bottom of our hearts—you will never walk alone.
Our Turn to Say Thank You
While we cannot possibly know the fear and anxiety that gripped your heart and soul every day, we hope and pray that you know—from the bottom of our hearts—you will never walk alone.
— Stuart Lyall
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