Taryn Eadie
05-01 2021 06:06
wrote:
I met Kye during my economics undergrad at Queen's in my third or fourth year. We took a few classes together, and soon became study buddies and then truly good friends. We spent many late nights together trying to figure out the correct answer to math/economics problems, and equally many late nights eating and drinking at Queen's Pub and other campus/Kingston spots. Kye was a great conversationalist, and we had many long and deep chats about so many different topics - from feminism to politics to time and space, and many things in between. He was always super kind and super encouraging, and at the same time he'd challenge you to defend your position and/or be the best version of yourself - what a winning combination. I remember we had a vague plan at some point to take a trip up to the territories to see the Northern Lights with another economics pal (Damien) - but unfortunately never ended up going through with it. I wish we had.
We stayed in touch for a few years after University when we both moved back to Toronto. I remember he got into writing stories and would read them to me sometimes. And, like others have commented, Kye was super close with his mom. I remember him saying a few times that he thought we'd get along, and even though we never ended up meeting, I always took that as a huge compliment.
Though we eventually grew apart (life got in the way), we would still occasionally message each other or meet up for coffee to catch up. I've always thought of Kye so fondly and have looked back on our memories together with happiness and warmth. When I heard news of his passing today, I scrolled back through our messages and found the most beautifully written, kind note he sent me a few years back. Reading it reminded me what a great person and friend Kye was. He will definitely be missed.
Taryn Eadie
05-01 2021 06:06
wrote:
I met Kye during my economics undergrad at Queen's in my third or fourth year. We took a few classes together, and soon became study buddies and then truly good friends. We spent many late nights together trying to figure out the correct answer to math/economics problems, and equally many late nights eating and drinking at Queen's Pub and other campus/Kingston spots. Kye was a great conversationalist, and we had many long and deep chats about so many different topics - from feminism to politics to time and space, and many things in between. He was always super kind and super encouraging, and at the same time he'd challenge you to defend your position and/or be the best version of yourself - what a winning combination. I remember we had a vague plan at some point to take a trip up to the territories to see the Northern Lights with another economics pal (Damien) - but unfortunately never ended up going through with it. I wish we had.
We stayed in touch for a few years after University when we both moved back to Toronto. I remember he got into writing stories and would read them to me sometimes. And, like others have commented, Kye was super close with his mom. I remember him saying a few times that he thought we'd get along, and even though we never ended up meeting, I always took that as a huge compliment.
Though we eventually grew apart (life got in the way), we would still occasionally message each other or meet up for coffee to catch up. I've always thought of Kye so fondly and have looked back on our memories together with happiness and warmth. When I heard news of his passing today, I scrolled back through our messages and found the most beautifully written, kind note he sent me a few years back. Reading it reminded me what a great person and friend Kye was. He will definitely be missed.
