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70th birthday train went ahead for Calgary man who didn’t live to see big milestone

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Birthday trains have become a popular way of celebrating for Calgarians during this time of social distancing. There was a particularly unique one Tuesday to mark Rick McWilliam’s 70th birthday.

His friend Jen Brown planned the event some time ago. Even though he died last month, the train went on as planned, in honour of his memory. “Rick was diagnosed with lung cancer last year and we lost him the day before Easter,” Brown said. “Today would have been his 70th birthday we are doing this birthday parade for him.” She wanted to proceed with it, to support his grieving wife of 36 years, Brenda and his only son, Josh. “They need something.

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