It was July 18, 2007 when Powell River’s Gary Lupul died of a heart attack at just 48 years old. I was shocked. He was a close friend of mine, he seemed in good shape, and it was a horrible time because Gary was loved by many.
There were those who didn’t love him quite as much as the rest of us though. Gary’s NHL career was cut short, mostly because he had a love for the good life, and some in town felt he didn’t behave himself properly and blew a promising career. Gary heard these things, he felt bad that some thought that way, but que sera sera. He was simply an outgoing and fun-loving guy who was funny, great with kids, had no ego, and the ladies loved him, although some women in Powell…
