In the mid 1970's when my friends and I would venture into the big city of Calgary to watch the Calgary Centennials of the Western Hockey League play, little did I know that one of the players would later attend Prairie College.
One of our favourite lines was made up of; Danny Gare, Mike Rogers and Ron Homenuke. The games were always exciting and the whole atmosphere was intoxicating to us young hockey players with visions of grandeur dancing in our heads.
Drafted by the Vancouver Canucks, Ron only played one game where he sustained an injury that sent him back down to the Seattle Totems, Vancouver's farm team.
Ron Homenuke's story is much too long to relate here, but suffice it to say that for those who would like to learn more there is plenty to be found on the inter webs and there are at least 2 published books that I know of that relate Ron's story.
While participating in a field trip for Selkirk College's Wildland Recreation class, Ron suffered serious injuries when he fell 1500 to 2000 feet down the Kokanee Glacier. He spent several months recovering, including three weeks in a coma. He was temporarily paralyzed and wheelchair bound. He suffered brain injuries affecting his memory. But he survived, and thanks to the doctors at the G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Center in Vancouver, eventually would recover fully.
After attending Prairie College, in 1985 he found his life's calling as a missionary for AIM. He has spent considerable time in the Philippines working with street children, as well as working with churches across Canada.
Books:
On the Edge - The Autobiography of Ron Homenuke
From Rogue To Riches - The Amazing Life Of Ron Homenuke
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