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LAIDLAW, Christopher Michael Charles. K22 799 429 Leading Seaman Christopher Michael Charles Laidlaw, born 17 November 1976 weighing 7 lbs 6 oz at the Ottawa Grace Hospital. Mike died 3 November 2004 in Oak Harbor WA while serving at the U.S. Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. He was a TAS OP (Tactical Array Sensor Operator) and later an INT OP (Intelligence Operator) in the Naval Ocean Processing Facility (NOPF). Michael is the precious and beloved son of Dorothy and George and the admired and beloved brother of Meghan. Deeply and fondly remembered by his cousins Genevieve, Rebecca, Allie, Doug, little Mike, Nicole, Tyler, Ted, Christine and Heather and his cat Misty. Precious nephew of Dianne, Paula and Kevin, Bill and Chris, Charles, Rob and Sally, Keith and Douglas. Dearest grandson of Asa Danard and Bess Laidlaw. Mike was also much loved by other family members and his many, many friends. He was a schoolboy at Stephen Leacock and Huntley Centennial Public Schools, a graduate of West Carleton High School, a drafting student at Algonquin College, and a proud sea cadet in RCSCC Falkland for many years. He served nobly and faithfully in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1998 until his death. Mike sailed the seas on HMCS St. John's, HMCS Iroquois and helped out in other ships. He also served dutifully in OP APOLLO in the Gulf War. He is the recipient of the SWASM (South West Asia Service Medal), Marksmanship Awards and has been highly cited and commended for his work. He loved gadgets especially his computer and ancillary equipment, for they opened windows to the world for him and he used his knowledge to help protect Canada, the U.S. and other Nations and to help the computer illiterate around him. Mike was generous, kind, and loving, even to his four footed and winged friends. He was resolutely faithful to the Navy, his principles and beliefs and could be absolutely counted upon to be of assistance whenever summoned. Michael will be sorrowfully missed but will be held close to the bosom of God. Friends may pay respects at Kelly Funeral Home, 1255 Walkley Road (east of Bank) Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday to St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 2345 Alta Vista Drive, for Service at 10 a.m. Interment National Military Cemetery at Beechwood Cemetery. In remembrance donations to the Ottawa Humane Society appreciated. The Ottawa Citizen