On September 7th, 2012 Mr. Cram had a tragic accident while riding his bicycle. He sustained serious head injuries and was rushed to St Michael’s Hospital’s Intensive Care Trauma Unit
Over the past two weeks he received the best medical care possible and despite all efforts of the doctors and nurses he succumbed to his injuries.
Mr. Cram passed away this past Friday afternoon September 21st surrounded by his loving family.
As you know Mr. Cram was a well-loved teacher, librarian and coach here at Western.
During the past two weeks, students, friends and family posted many get well messages on a Facebook page. His family appreciated all of the sentiments expressed by students and staff and were deeply touched by the amount of support offered by Western.
Mr. Cram was an important part of the Western Tech family and will be greatly missed by the Western Tech community. His passing will have a tremendous effect on the school.
On Monday, the auditorium will be opened as a place for students to go to remember Mr. Cram and to support each other and share their feelings with their peers and teachers. Students wishing to attend the auditorium may do so with their teacher’s permission, and will sign the Remembrance Book in the auditorium. For the rest of the week, students may come to Room 151 to share their thoughts.
Over the coming days and weeks the school community will develop ways to keep Mr. Cram’s legacy alive at Western. Students will be asked for their input and ideas about how this can be done.
Many of you will be very upset by this news and experience a sense of loss and sadness. The school has brought in extra help to support students, including social workers with experience in supporting students through difficult times like these. Please do not hesitate to make use of this counselling if needed. They will be available in the guidance office and the auditorium for as long as they are needed.
