Kevin "Dumptruck" Holness
Vancouver, d.4.November.2022
Hi, I'm Trevor Holness. My little brother
passed away Nov 4, 2022. After several health battles with diabetes
and a genetic predisposition for strokes. He left no will and didn't
fill out beneficiary forms on his life insurance. He left behind two
young daughters. The youngest lives in Saskatchewan and rarely got
to see her dad. The older one lives up north and attends trade
school. I would like to help them pay for travel costs and to help
with his memorial and funerals costs.
It's with profound sadness and indescribable pain that I must
announce the passing of my little brother Kevin Dumptruck Holness.
He was lost to us just yesterday to still unknown causes. I'm sorry
to any of his loved ones finding out this way. I'll have more to say
on Wednesday, Kevin's birthday. - Trevor Holness
I've never understood the memorial post on social media, until
now.You don't want people to forget that special person, you don't
want to forget. Kevin, today is your 45th birthday and you're
supposed to be here. So we can meet for some beers. Talk about your
dream trip to Wales, our secret love of Grace Vanderwaal, our crazy
business ideas, the last Youtube video that made us cry and the
latest project in the shop. Unapologetically yourself, always. You
invited me into your world without question, judgement or
hesitation. I'm forever grateful. Easily one of the funniest people
I have ever known. a heart of gold, the MOST lovable dirtbag. I hope
you're riding today with your Dad sipping a cherry Pepsi, rocking a
tight braid and blasting Slayer. Thanks for teaching me how to
"properly" shotgun a beer at 36 years old! I promise to hone my
skills every November 9th in your honour. Promise. - Sarah Wilson.
I'm not sure what I should say right now. I'm not sure what I should
feel. I feel warmth and happiness. I feel like he should be here
with me when I'm smiling. I have no idea why this happened. I
understand it happened. I understand that I can't see my friend
again. I feel conflict and grief. Grief in every form. Whether it be
an old memory I chuckle to or a moment of sadness and loss.
Understanding doesn't mean shit if you don't accept it and I am not
sure that I do. I can sit here and tell you stories and explain why
I'm ok but I'm not. At the end of the day life goes on with or
without this person who I care about. But that also means that i
don't need to move on at any pace - or at all. I can accept that
this feeling of anger and sadness will exist the rest of my life and
I can understand it's because someone who I loved moved on before I
was ready. life and death are inevitable. RIP my friend Kevin
Holness, aka "dumptruck" - filthycourier
Kevin Dumptruck Holness was a strong worker in our crew on Superman
and Lois. Always had a good laugh with that guy. I’m speechless to
hear that such a guy died so young. My condolences to the family and
friends. Anyway that I can help, don’t hesitate to reach out to me.
I’m posting the gofundme on our IATSE carpenter group hoping that
can help you guys. - j-m Landry
Happy birthday Kevin! Your bro threw together a pretty solid
gathering on short notice! Only thing that would have made it better
is if you were there with us, but I know you were there in spirit,
making fun of us all for being fucking sappy. I also filmed Trevor's
speech, but it's 20min long so gonna have to find another way to
host/share it - thinking I might upload it to my Youtube channel and
will share a link here when I do - Kav Ronin
So sad to see this . We had so many wonderful times with you Kevin
rip Kevin you had a huge heart and will never be forgotten! Xoxox -
Jayne Brown
Been trying to find the words and I’m still having trouble. Gonna
miss catching up whenever I play Van. Wish I could be there tonight
to hear all the happy stories about how much you meant to all the
people around you. Rest In Power Kev. Rest easy. ❤️👊🏻💔 - Mike
Blotto
Happy birthday Dumpy💕 I will celebrate your life and pay super
close attention to all those colours i see today😉 thanks for your
friendship, hilarity, and ridiculousness🙏🏼 May you ride in peace
with the best of them❤️ - Emily Foreal
You always had a hug for me , no matter what. Love you dump truck -
Jadynn Wolff
You were my first love and best friend. From bikes, beers, punk rock
shows and pj parties we did it all and then some. No matter how much
time went by we were always there for each other, through our break
ups and make ups in life - nothing ever changed. I ll never forget
the day you had my initials tattooed on your arm, the conversation
we had that day, will forever stay in my heart. There are no words
to express the sadness and sorrow I feel right now I can’t believe
you are gone - rest easy Kevin Dumptruck Holness - Love you always
and forever - Karen McLeod
You were one of my first homies when I moved to Vancouver. You're
like a big brother to me. I could always count on you for anything.
A true friend. I'll miss the laughs I love you Kevin Dumptruck
Holness Big hugs to everyone - Julian Ljunggren
So sad. Loved ya buddy, some good times. I will miss you tons my
man! So will fuckin tons of people. You are a good dude and everyone
knew it!!! - Owen Vermeulen
Too soon brother. I’m going to miss hearing you yell at me in
traffic. You were a wild one. Biggest heart. Rest easy bud we’re all
going to miss you. - Dustin Michelin
I’m in utter shock right now…Kev, we have been through a lot. So
many ups and downs. I was just thinking of texting you earlier
today. RIP Kevvy 🙏 ❤️❤️❤️💔😞 - Raj Saran
Kevin had his front tooth knocked out, resulting in that gappy grin
we all loved. What isn’t common knowledge is that he lost his tooth
by defending me, after I (read:clueless Aussie) made a poorly timed
joke to some travelling Toronto sports dudes who were unhappy after
a hockey game loss. It was a pretty swift (but brutal) punch to the
face, they moved on and we spent 20 minutes on the footpath trying
to find his tooth (we didn’t). We were on our way to meet Andrew and
Kav and he literally, on hands and knees, beggggggged me not to tell
them the real story, he came up with some insane ruse about an epic
fistfight at work on the construction site (which obvi he won..!)
and said that if people knew he was standing up for me it would ruin
his cred! Ha!When I asked him why he did step in, he said “you’re
hard to hate” and I said I love you too. Always will. X - Cassie
Dionysius
Dumpy you fucker. In two weeks I’ll be in Van. We had plans!!
Motorcycle rides, snacks and long overdue catch ups. I’m devastated
we won’t take those rides together like we had planned and talked
about for years. I send my deepest condolences to your family and
your kiddos. Ride in peace, friend. Love you forever. - Leah
Hollinsworth
