President Ken Jenkins sent out the following message:
“This past weekend the lives of so many families in Nova Scotia and across this country were impacted by an unspeakable series of senseless crimes. We were heartbroken to learn that Castle members Kurt & Tina Gratto of Masstown Hardware Castle Building Supplies lost their daughter and son-in-law Jamie & Greg Blair. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gratto and Blair families through these difficult days.
Jamie & Greg leave behind two sons, Jack 10 and Alexander 12, with their family dog Zoey. On behalf of the Gratto and Blair families, Castle is establishing a trust fund in support of Jack & Alexander. We have received numerous requests from Castle members and suppliers seeking to support the family. The generosity of this wonderful industry is overwhelming. Details related to the trust fund will be communicated early next week.
On behalf of Castle, our sincere condolences to all of the victims, families and communities involved.”
We certainly echo these sentiments and send our deepest condolences on behalf of the LBMAO Board of Directors, staff and membership.