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Brentwood victim Jordan Segura remembered as compassionate, devoted son

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Remembering Jordan Segura
WATCH ABOVE: An individual in every sense, Jordan Segura was an independent free spirit who was never a follower. Jordan had an enviable confidence and compassion that many looked up to. But it was his dedication as a loving son and brother that resonates the most for those left behind. Here’s Jill Croteau – May 19, 2016

Jordan Segura was raised by a hardworking single mother. He is remembered as a loyal and dutiful son, who always took the time to express his love and admiration to his mother, Patty. “We had one life…so the loss is huge.”

Jordan’s mother and brother, Patty and Jullien Segura.

Segura, 22, Lawrence Hong, 27, Kaiti Perras, 23, Joshua Hunter, 23, Zackariah Rathwell, 21, and Jordan Segura, 22, were murdered at an end-of-the-school-year party in Calgary’s Brentwood neighbourhood on April 15, 2014.

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Segura’s older brother, Jullien, spoke about the tremendous absence in the home since his death.

“No person can ever replace a sibling. I still feel a connection with him, even though he’s gone.”

READ MORE: Timeline of the Brentwood tragedy

Segura loved reggae music, and was pursuing a major in religious studies at the University of Calgary. He loved to travel and explore the world.

Jordan would send postcards to himself from his travelling adventures with messages of inspiration. His family now cherishes his final postcard from a trip to New Zealand.

He was also an independent free spirit who was never a follower. His family always valued his confidence to make his own choices.

His mother doesn’t want to accept that he’s never coming home, and admits she is trying to cope with his loss minute by minute.

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“I would give anything to have Jordan walk through the front door, for someone to come to me and say, ‘there’s been a mistake, Jordan is fine, he’ll be right over.’ That’s a daydream I have.”

READ MORE: Parents of Brentwood tragedy speak out – ‘we share pain, but also share joy’

WATCH: Jordan Segura’s mom, Patty, shares a memory of how her son treated others with such empathy and compassion. She also talks about the difficult recurring memories of her son’s last day. Jordan’s brother, Jullien, speaks about the times he will miss.
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Remembering a compassionate soul: Jordan Segura

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