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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, April 3, 2015 | 6 Oakville said farewell this week to a friend, but he will not be forgotten. Veteran Ward 6 Councillor Max Khan died early Sunday. His death came as a shock to most. The long-time councillor had been a familiar face in Oakville Town Council Chambers since 2006, when he was rst elected. But it was not only on the municipal front that Khan raised his voice on behalf of others, made friends and supported his community -- one he had called home for nearly three decades. Elected to his third term in 2014, Khan was a trial lawyer with a Bay Street law rm, a local businessman and a former council-appointed representative on the board of Oakville Hydro. One of the Torontoborn Khan's rst jobs was at Ford. He'd served on the board of the United Way of Oakville and volunMax Khan teered with Legal Aid of Ontario and the Duty Counsel. He did pro bono work for several local humanitarian groups. He took part in fundraisers for various local groups, worked with at-risk youths, assisted organizations addressing poverty issues, participated on diverse cultural boards and the three-time cancer survivor's Team Max helped raise substantial funds for the Canadian Cancer Society. The outpouring of condolences -- from all corners of society -- shone a light on the fact that Khan was a friend and role model to many -- the youths he assisted, the constituents he represented, groups that needed a voice, the people and politicians he befriended and those ghting back against cancer. Upon returning to council in 2012 after his third battle with leukemia, Khan said, "You want to be a ghter," and credited the support of those around him, his religious faith and faith in Canada's medical system. He aimed to represent the new riding of OakvilleNorth Burlington federally. He was asking constituents to put their faith in him. "Oakville Councillor Max Khan was a tireless tiger defending Oakville's residents. We've lost a people's champion," said Oakville Mayor Rob Burton. "Councillor Khan's reach extended beyond Oakville and many community groups share our sense of loss with his passing," said Burton. "It is only tting to see the number of tributes being organized to pay respect to him within the next few weeks -- he was truly the people's champion." Services are being held at the World Islamic Mission ­ Islamic Centre of Oakville, the Al-Falah Islamic Centre in Oakville and at the Consulate General of Pakistan in Vaughan. (For details, visit www.insidehalton.com.) Many people, and the community of Oakville, are better for having known Khan. We have bene tted from his commitment as an advocate for people and this town. For his friendship, commitment, dedication, `roar,' and so much more, he will be remembered with gratitude. 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For more information, contact 905 466-0320. | submitted photo Vice ­President and Group Publisher of Metroland West Regional General Manager Halton Region Editor in Chief Advertising Director NEIL OLIVER DAVID HARVEY JILL DAVIS DANIEL BAIRD Managing Editor Letters to the Editor ANGELA BLACKBURN RIZIERO VERTOLLI Photography Director Business Manager Director of Production Max Khan was `a nice guy': Ede It was with great shock and sadness I learned about the passing of Max Khan. I got to know Max during the 2011 federal election and he impressed me as a thoroughly decent human being. Max always treated me with respect, even though we were running against each other. Given that we were competing for much of the same voters in Oakville, it probably would have been a good campaign strategy to undermine me, but he never did. I remember one debate hosted by the Halton Multicultural Council, where Max and I were the only candidates in attendance. Many questions dealt with professional accreditation or immigration law, topics where Max clearly demonstrated much better knowledge, but he never once used it as an opportunity to embarrass me or score political points against me. SANDY PARE MARK DILLS It must have been a strange debate to watch, seeing two supposed rivals being so polite to each other. It might sound banal to say something as simple as `Max was a nice guy.' In an era of vicious partisan attacks, where some politicians seem perfectly willing to ignore all morality just to win, just to `get the other guy,' Max stood out as someone who treated even his opponents with dignity and respect. Despite my differences with his party, I think he would have made a great MP . Our democracy would be better served if more politicians took a lesson from Max and put ethics and simple human decency ahead of partisanship and ambition. James Ede, 2011 federal NDP candidate for Oakville MANUEL GARCIA Production Manager Director of Distribution CHARLENE HALL KIM MOSSMAN Circulation Manager Proud Official Media Sponsor For: Canadian Circulations Audit Board Member Recognized for Excellence by Ontario Community Newspapers Association Canadian Community Newspapers Association Max Khan leaves a legacy of hope On Sunday, March 29, 2015, as I eagerly put nal touches on a motion I'd hoped Councillor Max Khan would present to Oakville Council soon, I got a concerning message he was ill. Pneumonia. We could not meet Sunday morning as planned. Sadly his time was up. I am heartbroken. What a loss for family, friends, colleagues, Oakville and Burlington residents, and the Liberal Party of Canada. Max had an aura of greatness. His smile lit up a room. His passion was contagious. His core values resonated with countless people. He cared about community, family, the environment, democratic rights, vitality and social determinants of health. Max Khan was willing to sacri ce his own health to be of service to others. He was willing to challenge status quo. Thank you, Max. You will be sincerely missed. You leave a legacy of hope. Mary Pearson, Oakville Proud Official Media Sponsor For: The Oakville Beaver welcomes letters from its readers. Letters will be edited for clarity, length, legal considerations and grammar. In order to be published all letters must contain the name, address and phone number of the author. Letters should be addressed to: The Editor, Oakville Beaver, 5046 Mainway, Unit 2, Burlington ON L7L 5Z1 or via email to ablackburn@oakvillebeaver.com. The Beaver reserves the right to refuse to publish a letter. The Oakville Beaver is a member of the Ontario Press Council. The council is located at 80 Gould St., Suite 206, Toronto, Ont., M5B 2M7. Phone 416-340-1981. 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