Sad news of the loss of Chris Straw, Gabriola Island on Tuesday, Mar 16, 2021:
Chris Straw was one of the islanders killed in an unfortunate crane accident on Gabriola Island, on Mar 16, 2021. If those Thetis Islanders who attended the Nature House presentations, Chris was one of the presenters (I recall that there was standing room only) at the Nature House Re: Freighter Anchorages and an allied and strong community advocacy voice throughout the Salish Sea.
Chris Straw, Exec Dir. of the GAFA (Gabriolans Against Freighter Anchorages), committed family man, grandpa, and resident of Gabriola Island. Chris's loss was a tragic day/s for Chris's family, friends, the Gabriola Island Community, and the Anchorage Alliance Community throughout the Salish Sea.
I will miss Chris's energy and his desire to discover the truth, will be missed; his passion for the Gulf Islands' beauty; it always brought a smile to my face.
My condolences to all impacted.
There are no details at this time, but we will share any memorial information as it comes available to us.
Huy ch q'a,
Doug Fenton
Anchorage Concerns Thetis