Monday, December 7, 2009
Peter Holmes - Our Friend and Colleague

It is with absolute shock and sadness that we have to inform you of the tragic
death of our colleague and close friend Peter Holmes.

Peter passed away yesterday in an accident while hiking on a local mountain
in Vancouver. It is ironic in Peter's line of work as Communications Manager,
that words will never be able to describe what he meant to us all and the effect
he had on all of those around him. While Peter worked with us for the last nine
months, it seems like he was a part of our family since the beginning.  Peter
was a shining light of happiness and energy and truly touched all our lives in a
deep way. We will always treasure his wit and humour. As those of us who knew
him well can testify, he was a social butterfly who brought happiness to so many
of our lives and those of whom he met on his international travels. Peter loved
his job as much as those around him loved him. In only a short period of time
he made close and treasured friendships with colleagues, athletes, event
organisers and media alike.  Anybody who Peter touched in life is for the better.

The triathlon world and all our lives are immeasurably poorer without Peter in it. 
Peter you will remain in  our hearts forever. This has been a tragic week for the
triathlon world.  We have lost another family member.

May we all rally together to commemorate Peter and Emilio.

ITU Family.