Waldo Brino

"... Today is a very sad for me and for our Latin Community, my dear friend Waldo Briño has left us at 3:45am. I will take with me many things, but I will always remember the last memory back in May 18th this year... It was a very special day. Is one of those days that you said... I am not alone in this journey. On June 2nd 2009 he wrote and published at el Milenio an article "Nace Latincouver Vancouver " I think without his support many things wouldnt have happened in our community. My dear Waldo you are leaving us but your legacy will stay with us. I will miss you very very much, but I know I will see you too!! My love is to his wife ..."
"... Waldo believed in [Latincouver] since the beginning, that is a real blessing. I remember that networking event at the Spanish coffee place on Denman Street. His generosity to the Latin community was enormous ..."
"... Waldo always was a[sic] an incurable optimistic.....Always full of new projects and ideas to promote Chilean culture and values....we all miss him. My love goes to to Sol, family and friends ..."

"... me duele mucho saber esta noticia, quiero mucho a Waldo y esta noticia es muy trizte[sic], el ha aportado mucho a la comunidad chilena y latina ..."

"... Oh I'm so sorry to hear... He was a very nice man indeed... Death often chooses wrongly whom to take away..."

"... Paz en su tumba. Gran persona, inolvidable ..."

"... a great person who left us dreaming like him sharing his love for our community. We miss you Waldo ..."

"... Waldo is an example of unconditional giving to many members in the Latin American community. He never expect to get anything back, his satisfaction was to see how others fullfilled their dreams. I feel honor to have had him as professional supporter and leader at Milenio newspaper ..."

"... IN MEMORIAM, Estimados amigos, comunicamos la triste noticia de la partida de nuestro amigo Waldo Briño. Una persona maravillosa que siempre apoyo los eventos de nuestra comunidad y de este Consulado General. Siempre recordaremos el entusiasmo y dedicacion en entregar cultura, en especial en el Festival de Cine Chileno. Hasta pronto amigo Waldo. ..." Consulado Chile Vancouver

"... Very sad news that Vancouver has lost this citizen of the world, Waldo Briño. But feeling fortunate to have known him for the short time I did. His big dreams and sincere actions made a difference around the globe. My condolences to his family for their great loss. ..."

"... The greater Collingwood community lost a great man today. Mr. Waldo Briño you made an impact in this neighbourhood, at CNH, at RCCN, and with every one of us who got to know you ... You will be missed, but your impact and positive energy will remain with us. R.I.P. ..."