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KEVIN LORD

In Memory of Kevin Lord
16 April 1986 – 29 April 2006

On April 29^th 2006, Kevin Lord, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Kevin was a dedicated player, team mate and friend to many in the BBHL. He started his ball hockey career at the age of 12 and was quickly recognized and went on to compete in National and International competition. He set the bench mark for participation, dedication and sportsmanship. His smile, competitive spirit and contribution will be truly missed….but his memory will be with us always.

‘Strength and Courage to Live Strong’

National & International Event Participation

YEAR	DIVISION / EVENT	LOCATION	RESULT
2005	MEN'S NATIONALS	CALGARY, AB	9TH
2005	JUNIOR NATIONALS	CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI	BRONZE
2005	MEN'S QUALIFIER	WATERLOO, ON	1ST
2004	JUNIOR NATIONALS	EDMONTON, AB	SILVER
2004	JUNIOR WORLDS	MARTIN, SLOVAKIA	BRONZE
2003	JUNIOR NATIONALS	BRAMPTON, ON	SILVER
2002	JUNIOR NATIONALS	GRAND FALLS, NFLD	GOLD

OBHA AWARDS BANQUET
NOVEMBER 2010

Congratulations to Matt Paul of Penetanguishene, Ont., this year's winner of the 2010 OBHA, Kevin Lord Memorial Award, presented the top outstanding Team Canada World Junior U20 player. The team captured the gold medal in Villach, Austria. Also on the team, were four players representing the BBHL, Randy Cox, Pat McCarron, Dan Stamcos, and Matt Stuart. Presenting the award are Al and Judy Lord and Mauro Cugini, president of the Ontario Ball Hockey Association.

OBHA AWARDS BANQUET

NOVEMBER 2008

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Kevin Allan Lord Memorial Award
Is presented to a player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance. sportsmanship, outstanding contribution and dedication to Junior Team Canada

Presentation
(July 26, 2006)

Please join us in honoring one of the best players to have ever come through our ball hockey community, Kevin Allan Lord.

Kevin started in our minor system at the age of 12 and was an integral part of each team he played on. His commitment to excellence and his drive to succeed was second to none, something he also tried to instil in the young kids he would later help coach and befriend. Kevin became a great player and one of our brightest stars, representing us at provincials and later representing Canada as a member of the National Junior Team .

As our ball hockey community is very close it is with great pleasure that you are all invited to the Beeton Arena at 9:30 on Thursday July 27th as the executive of the OBHA and the Canadian Ball Hockey Association present to Kevin’s parents, Al and Judy, Kevin's Team Canada # 86 sweater that he was to wear at the 2006 World Junior championships in Italy this past June.

We look forward to seeing you all there and celebrate with us the greatness and humility that was and will always be
Kevin Lord "Lordsy"

Kevin Lord Remembered
May 4, 2006 (By Wendy Soloduik)

Players in the Men’s division of the Beeton Ball Hockey League took a moment to remember their fallen friend, Kevin Lord. Kevin, an accomplished ball and ice hockey player, passed away Saturday April 29th, after a long battle with cancer. The BBHL executive, as well as Kevin’s teammates and friends, paid homage to his memory with a candle-lit vigil, and a moment of silence.

The event was organized by BBHL president Carlo Carlucci, who distributed candles out to each player, and the men, normally full of competition, were still and quiet. Out of respect, the arena lights were turned off. Kevin’s parents, Al and Judy Lord, held the only red candle, which once lit, was used to light the rest of the white candles held by each player. The Lord’s stood between two rows of players (about 100 men, or all six teams), and were joined by Steve Dockerty and Bill Houston, of the BBHL executive.

The word about Kevin’s tribute had spread quickly on its own, and the stands were full of friends and on-lookers. There were very few dry eyes in the house. Mourners listened to a message recorded by Carlucci, followed by the song “Run,” by Snow Patrol, as chosen by his best friend Brayden Dockerty. An excerpt from the tribute is as follows:

“We’d like to take a few moments to honour a young man who has left quite an impact on our lives. For many of us, we watched Kevin Lord grow up in this very building. He spent his early years playing ice hockey with many of you and then rejoined us during the last number of years through the sport of ball hockey both in the minor’s league and most recently in the men’s league. Kevin was a tremendous young leader who has left his mark on this sport and all of us personally. Whether it was on the floor, on the bench or in the dressing room, we should all feel very fortunate to have shared part of our lives with Kevin. He will be sadly missed, and never forgotten.”

A minute of silence was then observed, which ended with Carlucci exhausting his candle. It was a powerful moment at the Beeton Arena, one that will not be forgotten easily.

In memory of Kevin Lord, 1986-2006.

"Run"

I'll sing it one last time for you Then we really have to go
You've been the only thing that's right In all I've done

And I can barely look at you But every single time I do
I know we'll make it anywhere Away from here

Light up, light up As if you have a choice
Even if you cannot hear my voice I'll be right beside you dear

Louder louder And we'll run for our lives
I can hardly speak I understand Why you can't raise your voice to say

To think I might not see those eyes Makes it so hard not to cry
And as we say our long goodbye I nearly do

Light up, light up As if you have a choice
Even if you cannot hear my voice I'll be right beside you dear

Louder louder And we'll run for our lives
I can hardly speak I understand Why you can't raise your voice to say

Slower slower We don't have time for that
All I want's to find an easy way To get out of our little heads

Hush Hush my dear We're bound to be afraid
Even if it's just for a few days Making up for all this mess

Light up, light up As if you have a choice
Even if you cannot hear my voice I'll be right beside you dear

Kevin’s Photo Gallery

2005 Men’s National Championships
Calgary, AB