Remember him with a smile today
He was not one for tears
Reflect instead on memories
Of all the happy years
Recall to mind the way he spoke
And all the things he said
His strength, his stance, the way he walked
Remember these instead
The good advice he'd give us
His eyes that shone with laughter
So much of him will never die
But life on ever after
As we loved you, so we miss you
In our memory you are near
Loved, remembered, longed for always
Bringing many a silent tear.
Scholarship Presentations
April 9, 2011: Presentation of the scholarships to recipients, at the Springbank Minor Hockey Wind-Up Dinner at the Al Ahzar Temple.
Remembering My Brother...
by Shawn Stuart, 2004
I would like Kyle to be remembered as a positive, fun person that everyone really enjoyed being around. I will always remember the different times we had together; the good, the bad, the happy, the sad. Kyle will always be loved and remembered by my mom and dad as a good son and by me as a friend as well as a great brother. I would hope that our peers never forget Kyle and that they remember all the good times they had together, hanging out, playing hockey, or just at school. I wish that my brother's accomplishments are remembered and the people that looked up to him as a role model, never forget him. I hope he will always be remembered as a good friend, one who was always there whether it was to listen, to offer advice or to just hang out with. Kyle will always bne remembered as a very fair and honest person. I really hope when people remember Kyle that they remember him as "Stuey" or "BamBam" and that they do so with a big smile.
I Love You Big Brother, Shawn
The Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Kyle James Stuart Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 2002 as the Springbank Minor Hockey Scholarship Fund to provide financial assistance to female and male Springbank residents who have enrolled in a secondary educational program and who have in some way actively participated in, or volunteered in, the Springbank Minor Hockey program. Successful applicants receive funding as a reward, or thank you, for their generous efforts of participation in the Minor Hockey program as players, coaches, referees, or other forms of volunteerism.
In early 2004 the Scholarship Fund was renamed to honor the memory and spirit of Kyle James (Stewy) Stuart, who epitomized the true spirit of participation and who unselfishly devoted his time as a respected and dedicated volunteer for the Springbank Minor Hockey program. Kyle Stuart became a Springbank resident in 1997 and left us suddenly in December 2003. Although his residency in the Springbank community was relatively short in time, his memory will live on forever. During his years in Springbank Kyle was highly regarded and respected as a fine young gentleman and a good friend. Kyle was revered by his peers for his unfailing commitment to team playand unwavering support of his friends. In addition, Kyle unselfishly devoted his spare time to assisting minor hockey players through evaluations, coaching, and his tireless and dependable hours as a referee. Kyle Stuart, through his actions, represented the true meaning of participation and volunteering.
FUN, DEDICATED, DEPENDABLE, AND UNSELFISH.
Eligibility for the Kyle Stuart Memorial Fund depends on the following criteria:
A. Applicants must be a resident of Springbank, Alberta.
B. Applicants must have participated, or be participating, in the Springbank Minor Hockey Association as a player, referee or other official.
C. Applicants must be attending, or planning to attend, a post-secondary educational institution during the current or next school year.
D. Applicants must take a minimum of three (3) courses per semester.
E. Applicants are eligible to receive one (1) scholarship only.
Applicants must fill out the application form prior to March 1 in order to qualify for that year's scholarships.
Applications will be reviewed by the scholarship committee which consists of Buck Braund, Stephen Smith, Ryan Harper and Matthew Smith.
KYLE STUART APPLICATION.docx
Past Recipients of the Scholarship
2010
Shane Barnes
Ryan Bennett
Travis Bontorin
Louis Bontorin
Steven Brumwell
Luc Chase
Logan Corkin
Luke DiDanieli
Graham Dunn
Josh Dutton
Ryan Griffin
Shawna Griffin
James Gunn
Colby Kawa
Scott Milnthorp
Shaun Nolan
2009
Keira Balderston
Matt Burns
Colin Glen
Cullen Hamill
Charles Jackson
Lucas Long
Derek McArthur
Eric Matthews
Tyson McCombs
John Moddle
Eric Olsson
James Papineau
Gregory Pohlod
Orr Pominville
Andrew Robb
Eric Robb
Tyler Roberts
Alison Rop
Jordan Royer
Nicholas Saar
Jaclyn Tate
William Thomson
Martin Trutina
Ryan Pernal
Shaun Smoole
Phillip Spanswick
Dylan Surbey
Spencer Thomson
Connor Westersund
To date the Kyle Stuart Memorial Scholarship Fund has awarded over 150 scholarships.
Funds for the scholarship fund are derived from personal and corporate donations, and proceeds from certain endeavours from the volunteers and attendees of the Minor Hockey Association annual dinner and dance, as well as the Annual Springbank Junior Alumni Game.
If you would like more information on the fund please contact either Stephen or Buck. Should you wish to make a donation, please make cheques payable to:
Kyle Stuart Memorial Scholarship Fund
C/O Buck Braund
140 Snowberry View
Calgary, Alberta T3Z 3C5
OR
C/O Stephen Smith
1300 , 505 - 3rd Street SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 3E6
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITEE:
Stephen Smith & Buck Braund
applications_kylestuart.ca
Matthew Smith
matt_kylestuart.ca
Ryan Harper
ryan_kylestuart.ca
LINKS:
Springbank Minor Hockey Association Website
www.sprinbankhockey.com
