Tune in to learn how his work has helped transform many lives for the better. What started as a passion project eventually helped many KKK members lose their hate towards people of color.ĭaryl believes that to change minds, we need to remove ignorance, and offer a better, more accurate perception of reality. He was the only black child among the scouts.ĭaryl was more curious than enraged, and he was determined to find out why someone could hate someone “they don’t even know.” Fearless in pursuit of dialogue and reason, Daryl conversed with many members of the Ku Klux Klan, the American white supremacist terrorist hate group, including the “Grand Dragon,” Roger Kelly. While participating in a Massachusetts Boy Scouts parade in honor of Paul Revere, he was pelted with rocks and bottles from several members of the crowd who watched the parade. When his family moved to the U.S., 10-year-old Daryl had his first experience with racism. Brought up as an “American Embassy Brat,” Daryl’s family lived an international life abroad, mixing with families of other nationalities as his father went from the secret service to the U.S. Daryl is an African-American musician, author, and activist. Today's interview with Daryl Davis is a conversation about race, courage, curiosity, ignorance, and the power of conversation. If you cure that, all the other things don't materialize.” Ignorance is the nucleus, that's the cancer. “I feel that destruction, hatred and fear are all byproducts, all symptoms of ignorance. Please visit Arthur Funeral Home website obituaries to leave memories and condolences as a keepsake for the family.Episode 08, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTubeĪll episodes on all platforms and social channels Marie & Algoma District Recreation Therapy program would be appreciated by the family. Memorial donations to Sault Area Hospital Foundation Critical Care Fund and Alzheimer Society of Sault Ste. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Paul Conway at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at 10 a.m. Visitation is at ARTHUR FUNERAL HOME - Barton and Kiteley Chapel on Monday, Februfrom 6 to 8 p.m. Paramedics, nurses, doctors and other staff were kind and respectful to our much-loved husband and father. The family appreciates everyone who helped Roger at Sault Area Hospital. He succeeded in reaching two of his goals - maintain his health and only live in his home. Roger's advice for a good life - don't carry a balance on your credit card, maximize your RRSP contributions, keep meticulous records, jerry-rig when necessary and have lots of interests. Germany, Alaska and the British Isles were among their favourite trips. Roger and Louise enjoyed travelling with the Sunshine Travel Club and other tour companies. When his energy started to ebb, he kept a small garden along a side wall of his brick bungalow. He loved to cook and most recently developed a craving for lemon pie. Always on the move, Roger kept busy in his workshop and den at his beloved home on Moluch Street. He ended his career teaching pulp and paper technology at Sault College. Roger graduated from Sault Collegiate Institute and earned a degree in chemical engineering from Michigan College of Mining and Technology. He made his last trip to see the Jays with his three sons in 2019.

Roger made sure to buy programs at SkyDome and Rogers Centre so he could score the games. He followed the Toronto Blue Jays for many seasons. He was a pitcher in his youth, known as Lefty Kelly. Marie shortly before the Second World War. Roger is survived by his best friend, Dr. He was predeceased by his parents Ernest (Ernie) and Hilda, his brother Dick (late Hazel, late Marion), and sister Matille (late Doug Howard, late Al Gerhart).

Roger was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Caring grandfather of Daniel, Matthew, Marlene, Claire and Michaela. Proud father and 'Dear Old Dad' of Mark (Carol Wei), Philip (Bonnie) and Brian. Loving husband of Louise Kelly for nearly 64 years. 31, 2020 at age 91 at Sault Area Hospital with family by his side.

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