Chilliwack crash victims were 'giving, loving, fun,' father says
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As a former paramedic, Kevin Brown says he was able to remain stoic when police told his family that his daughter and grandson were killed in a six-car crash in Chilliwack on Tuesday.
Two days later, the 61-year-old says maintaining that stoicism has not been possible.
"That wave just starts rolling," Brown said in a phone interview. "You know, you get your periods of time where you're a little more upset and emotional and times where you can get some stability and grounding.
"I've gone through my wave of emotions several times over this."
Brown identified his daughter, Layna Brown, 40, and grandson, Dominic Dyck, eight, as victims of the crash.
Along with Dominic's twin brother, Tristan, the three were on their way to the Okanagan to celebrate Layna's recent birthday.
Tristan, Brown said, remains in hospital with many serious injuries — numerous fractured bones, plus a collapsed lung, internal bleeding and brain bleeds — but appears likely to survive.
The deaths of Layna and Dominic have sparked an outpouring of support from their community and donations of tens of thousands of dollars through an online fundraiser.
Layna was born in Nanaimo, her father said, but at the time of her death, she was living in Maple Ridge.
Brown said his daughter was passionate about art, having made a go of starting her own business with resin art. She had taken some international studies courses and volunteered overseas through church and non-profit groups.
"Her heart's always been in helping people out, especially kids," Brown said.
She worked as a server at Big Feast Bistro in Maple Ridge. The restaurant posted on social media it would stay closed on Thursday "to allow the team to grieve."
"Layna loved her job and loved serving our guests," one post read, with another reading, "Our hearts are heavy …. We will miss you, Layna!"
Dominic, Brown said, was big into hockey, as is Tristan. Dominic was a skater and a goalie.
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