Friends and family of Prince George resident David Mah gathered outside the CN Centre to honor his memory.
Two benches with commemorative plaques have been installed at the entrance, and they were revealed to the public today (Oct 28).
The benches are made from powder-coated frames and recycled plastic, with a bronze cast plaque.
Mah worked for the Prince George Citizen and Prince George this week for more than 20 years, up until his death at age 55.
He passed away from cancer on May 7, 2016, shortly before his 56th birthday.
“He was a friend to everyone who met him,” said Jason Peters during the ceremony. “It was impossible to meet Dave and not come away with a smile on your face.”
The longtime community member was often seen outside the CN Centre and Kin Centres taking photos, not just of events, but of the world around him.
“He was so, so skilled, he was passionate about what he did,” recalled Peters.
“For 25 years, first with P.G. This Week and then The Citizen, he gave us the gift of seeing ourselves through his eyes.
Whether Dave was taking a picture at a sporting event, the scene of a fire or a 100th birthday party, he stayed until he got the best shot possible.”
He is remembered as someone who was able to tell the stories of life in Prince George through his artwork, and the fond memories have also quickly turned into a part of history.
After covering the costs of the benches through fund-raising, the extra mon eye was donated in Mah’s name to two cancer charities.
$2,062.76 was donated to the BC Cancer Foundation – Prince George Centre For The North and $2,062.76 to the Canadian Cancer Society.
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