Dr. Michael David Rannie

I am standing upon the seashore. A ship, at my side,
spreads her white sails to the moving breeze and starts
for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength.
I stand and watch her until, at length, she hangs like a speck
of white cloud just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other.

Then, someone at my side says, "There, she is gone."

Gone where?

Gone from my sight. That is all. She is just as large in mast,
hull and spar as she was when she left my side.
And, she is just as able to bear her load of living freight to her destined port.

Her diminished size is in me -- not in her.

And, just at the moment when someone says, "There, she is gone,"
there are other eyes watching her coming, and other voices
ready to take up the glad shout, "Here she comes!"

And that is dying...

My thoughts are with Mike's family and friends. This world lost a brilliant and kind man who also had a great sense of humour. I see these beautiful qualities of their father in my niece Christine and nephew Sean.

Mike was my first Director at the RCMP when I was fresh out of grad school. I've always felt fortunate to have had such a good initial guide into the organization and our role within it. More than that, he was a genuinely good person. My heart goes out to all those who are feeling his loss deeply.

My sincere condolences to the Rannie family. Mike was always a passionate and committed member of our RCMP Lab family, and gave his all towards making us the best we can be. We will miss him, and always remember him fondly. My thoughts are prayers go out to his family and friends. Rest in peace Dr. Rannie.

Our sincere sympathy to Estelle and David and to Michael's family. Although we never met David we know that he was a joy to his parents, his children and his wife. Blessings to all.

My sincerest condolences to the Rannie family. Mike hired me into the job that I am currently in, just over 3 years ago. It was a huge learning curve for me, but he mentored me and was always there to check in with me all the way on the west coast whenever I needed. He had a true passion for his work and the RCMP lab and I know his friendship and expertise is missed by us all. May you celebrate his many many accomplishments.

Condolences to you Grace, to Estelle, Dave, Anne-Marie, Paul and the extended Rannie family.

Mike, you were such a great person and a wonderful friend. You will be missed so dearly. Our condolences to the whole family.

Theo and Emma

Condolences to the family. We will miss Mike. (I was surprised by some of the stories when he was growing up.)

I knew Mike from over 20 years ago when he became a cherished colleague in his first role at the RCMP (Research Branch). I will always remember his unique--and rare--combination of keen intelligence, humility, and humour. I respected him as a co-worker and liked him as a friend. I just learned of his passing, and I'm very saddened. My thoughts go to his loving family...

So sorry to hear of the loss of Mike...My sincere condolences go out to his wife and children....I will forever be grateful for having the chance to care for such an amazing person and fighter...please rest in peace...I will leave my light on for you Mike...Thank you...