ASLESON, A.G. ((Aselson Arthur George))
The Gallery
The Nameplates
Pillar Location: Pillar: 07 - VII, Row:16, Column:C
Troop Number and Year: TR. A 1956
The Stories
The trip to Regina was an adventure for us all and provided stimulating conversations and hearty laughter during future lunches out. While in Regina, Don Salt invited Art to go sailing with him in Nova Scotia in the summertime. Although it could not happen, the anticipation brought a huge smile to Art’s face each time we spoke of it.
Due to the progression of the Parkinson’s Disease, Art moved to an Assisted Living Residence, the Royal Arch Masonic Home in Vancouver. Although less active now and less speech, his love of hockey never waned. On our visits he was invariably wearing the latest in Canucks Hockey Caps, and became quite animated if there was a game on his TV, always flashing that awesome smile, so heart-warming, unforgettable. That was the case when we visited in January, 2018. Not so by April!
It was an honour and a privilege to be there for Art during his last days, along with a loving family that came from far and near. We all tried to help ease the transition – tried to sing him to heaven – with the soft singing of Amazing Grace – and the reassuring words of Psalm 23, “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want … and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever” … all the while someone by his side, holding his hand … .
On April 14, 2018, Art’s son Mark sent us a “ties that bind” picture with text: “Dad passed away peacefully, he waited for the morning sunshine … we are grateful for your visits, open hearts and generosity, for sharing yourselves and stories with us and Dad. The songs and prayer have been a unifying and galvanizing force … this picture of the two buddies, hands together 60+ years after they first shook hands as new troop mates is such a symbol of the ties that bind us all together ….” Regimental # 19204, Veteran Art Asleson passed away on April 14, 2018.
Divisions Served: A, F, G
Training Division: Depot
Home Town: Nipawin, Saskatchewan
Regimental Number: #19204
Troop Number and Year: TR. A 1956