WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg man who was known for working with youth involved in drugs and gangs has died.
Floyd Wiebe worked as an advocate for keeping youth safe from drugs and gangs after his son TJ was murdered in 2003.
Posts from family on social media say the 61-year-old passed away Monday around 8:30 p.m. after suffering a heart attack.
Following his son’s murder, Wiebe launched TJ’s Gift Foundation which provides funds to students and teachers to design anti-drug education programs.
His daughter Stacey Wiebe shared a post on Facebook on November 23rd saying her and her father were planning on meeting the two men who murdered TJ in the new year.
His work was both local, with the Manitoba Organization for Victim Assistance, the Provincial Justice system and, as well, extended throughout Canada with him having input into many processes such as the Canadian Victim Bill of Rights.
He was the first chairperson for the Victim Advisory Council to the Parole Board of Canada, Prairie Division, where he was successful with endeavors to support victims of homicide. He served as Vice President of the Compassionate Friends, Canada for many years. He received the Queen’s Jubilee Award for his support of victims and his work to help kids avoid drug involvement.
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