During much, if not all, of the 40\u002Dplus years that William Bryant worked for Amnesty International in Ottawa, he put tremendous effort into organizing a…
“We’re talking about a man whose every word, every gesture, every moment of how he lived his life, was all about compassion, concern and thoughtfulness, a man who just would not in any way have crossed paths with violence,” says Neve.Bryant, whom friends and co-workers called Will, was raised in Hamilton and attended McMaster University before he moved to Ottawa.
Neve recalls meeting Bryant in 1985, when, as a Dalhousie University law student, he was visiting Ottawa for a friend’s wedding. Neve says he was curious about Amnesty International and met Bryant in the organization’s office.“You always had the sense that he could have and would have made all the time in the world to be with you… you were the only thing that mattered in the moment.
Over the years, Bryant held various positions in the Amnesty International office, helping with administration and fundraising. In the Amnesty International community, Bryant was renowned for being the first point of contact for a legion of members and for attending every annual general meeting.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Outside of his work, Bryant, a gay man, was very gregarious but also very private, Harnden says.
“When he heard about Capital Rainbow Refuge, he just jumped in with both feet,” says Lisa Hébert, the organization’s board chair. “He really blossomed in this role and valued the opportunity to be able to give back.”
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