Bob was truly the founder of the Respiratory Therapy Service at The Montreal Children's Hospital and among the very first to bring mechanical respirators to the bedside for the benefit of patients . He operated them , taught others how to use them , repaired them , and came in to the ward at any time of day or night , in any weather , on any day of the year to assist , to repair , to help - all for the benefit of a child in distress.He was a role model for everyone looking after sick children, and he taught countless professionals. from respiratory therapists , to nurses , students ,residents and staff doctors. His competence , dedication , generosity ,sensitivity to the needs of others , and his reliability helped to make The Children's thee great place it is .
