Nicolas, son of Sebastian Spano and Kathrin von Dehn lived his little life, all 12 years with gusto, bravery and a full ability to express his eccentric sides. Nicolas never took no for an answer, he asked the Big questions, he made us confront our complacency. He was an old soul. He was the proud big brother of Isabella, the one who watched out for his little brother Sasha and the one who gave his big sister Sophie a run for oldest status.
Nicolas had been diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer in February 2008. His heroic stamina to endure 12 rounds of chemo and a hopefully life saving double transplant in New York ended on Thursday, January 29th at 1:50 pm.
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We are deeply saddened by the news. Our hearts go out to you Kathrin, Sebastian, Sophie, Sasha, Bella and the extended family who have rallied for the past year and shown so much love and commitment for dear Nicolas.
ReplyDeleteWith love, Scott, Julia and Alyssa
Kathrin, Sebastian and family. Our deepest condolences.
ReplyDeleteChristian-Erik and Elfriede (von)Dehn and Michael Alexander (von) Dehn
I am so very sorry. Please be comforted by the thought that you did everything you could, and he fought as hard as he could.
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Sophie and family, my thoughts are with you. i'm deeply sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeletei love you sophie.
-morgan
We are so sorry to hear the news. Our thoughts are with you and we wish you strength and courage in this most difficult time...
ReplyDeleteRaymond and Daphne
Dear Katrin, Sebastian, Sasha, Isabella, Sophie and especially Nicolas.
ReplyDeleteWe are so deeply saddened by your news. We cannot imagine the depth of your feelings right now. We remember Nicolas so fondly – his endless energy on the beach in Labelle and focus on having fun – a true spirit!
We are so very impressed with what you have been able to achieve as a family for Nicolas over the past year. You should be tremendously proud – you have all been a true inspiration for the rest of us.
Much Love
Tom, Jane, Adam and Megan.
Our hearts break at this news. Nicolas enriched all of our lives and was a living testimony to the loving parents who brought him into this world and surrounded him with love and creativity. He will be with us always.
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Tom, Joanne, Liam and Brendan
I am really really sorry.
ReplyDeletelots of love josef Dubois-Pearson
Dearest Spano family, I am so sorry to hear this news. You did everything you could. He was loved strongly and deeply.
ReplyDeleteJanet
I am so very sad for all of you. We here feel blessed to have known Nicolas, and extend our deepest sympathy to all of you who fought so hard by his side. It is truly unfair, despite knowing we are vulnerable beings, and so we cry with you and long to hold you close to help you start the healing journey ahead.
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Tom, Gisèle, and Pete
I am so sorry about the passing of Nicolas- You are in my prayers and thoughts thru this difficult times Luv ML
ReplyDeleteWe are so deeply saddened from this news and continue to pray for you all, Kathrin, Sebastian, Sophie, Sasha and Bella...and for you Nic.
ReplyDeleteTahera (Mathew, AJ, Kamran, and Lucas)
To Kathrin, Sebastian, Sasha & Bella: We are so very sad to learn of the passing of Nicolas. No one could have tried harder to save him than all of you did. He received and gave so much love during his all too short life. What will live on are all your invaluable memories of his unique personality, his courage and how much he loved you all. Love and prayers, Ted & Rachelle
ReplyDeleteTo Sophie,
ReplyDeleteRemembering the graceful, loving person we knew during our time in Ottawa, I am sure that you have been a tremendous source of strength for your mom, dad and Nicolas; and a fountain of love for Sasha and Bella. Thank you for being so strong for them.
Love, Joanne
We are so very sad to hear that the battle has ended this way. Our thoughts are with you so very much at this time.
ReplyDeleteHenry and Susan
Our deepest sympathy to your family. Our thoughts are with you.
ReplyDeleteRaylene, Patrick, Claudia and James Lang-Dion
Dear Katrin,Sebastien, Sophie,Sasha and Bella,
ReplyDeleteMy sincerest condolences to all of you. It is clear to me why Nicholas chose you as his family. He was a very lucky boy, to have had all your love and support, throughout his journey. Our thoughts and unending prayers are with you all.
God Bless you. Constance, Alyx and Jake
Goodbye Nicolas. You've made us stronger. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteJohn, Lisa, Kieran, Emmet, and Natalie
Knowing Nicholas was a privilege. I will always remember how much of a good sense of humour he had at school. I am so deeply heart broken to hear this news. My family and I will continue to pray for your family.
ReplyDeleteMadeleine Hession
Dear Nics family,
ReplyDeleteI feel so bad for you and I wish you for the best. I give you all my blessings and I relize how sad you are right now because I am Sasha's classmate and whenever I think about the funeral today I start to cry and I know you cried more and I did not think it was possible.You guys are strong and have a lot of courage. I hope Isabella will find out when the time is right or if she already knows. I wish you the best!I will pray my best.
Michelle Flinter PS you and your family are blessed and are one of the best people in the world. I will look up to you in many ways.
Bye
I go to his school. We all miss him. I pictured a 21 gun salute in my head went I heard the news.
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Signed:
Flight Corporal Bothtawee Kelly
Royal Canadian Air Cadets
Nic is brave, not "was", he is a big brother, not "was", and he is an angel, and was one on earth too. And we will remember him as such.
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