Remembering a fallen friend

Times Reporter  

 

It’s been almost a year since the tragic work place accident that took the life of 25-year-old Nathan Haase. There is not a day that goes by that his friends and family don’t miss him. 

That’s why in order to keep Haase’s memory alive while raising money for a good cause, a memorial golf tournament has been organized for August 11. 

“He was a real class act, a community volunteer for the rural fire department. He was all about helping people, coaching soccer, he was an all around good guy,” said Mike Bobbitt, a long time friend of Haase’s. 

“He was worth everything to me and all of our friends, he was a pretty outstanding guy and definitely a family man and I know that we’re doing it for the family as well.” 

It was two months or so after Haase passed that Bobbitt and fellow friend Preston Rusnack thought of organizing a golf tournament, and they have been hard at work since. 

“It was actually me and my buddy Preston, we were both really close with Nathan and we decided that was what we wanted to honour him with it because it was his favourite sport, so we thought why not,” said Bobbitt. 

The tournament will be held at the Strathmore Golf Course on August 11. Bobbitt said they are hoping to have 150 people sign up, and to raise somewhere around $3,000 to $5,000. 

“It’s going to a scholarship that’s been set up at both the Catholic school and Strathmore High School for trades,” said Bobbitt. 

Anyone interested in golfing in the tournament are encouraged to call immediately as space is limited. Mike Bobbitt can be reached at 403-618-5591 or you can contact Preston Rusnack at 403-899-3295.