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I knew Jackie from my very first days playing pee wee hockey in NDG Park in 1971/72. He was omnipresent! Through the years as I grew and matured, I came to know him as a kind-hearted lover of all sports and all people. I absolutely loved and valued his contributions to the NDG community - as an organizer, a coach, an umpire and a referee. I moved away from Montreal for a while, but upon my return I was elated to see him, at least weekly, walking between his home and the Monkland Tennis Club. Jackie was a model of humanity and without a doubt made my life richer for having known him. I completely believe that there could be no better citizen to name NDG Park after than Jackie Wallace!