Daughter of Montreal St-Laurent mall crash victim shares his kind legacy

Daughter of Montreal St-Laurent mall crash victim shares his kind legacy

April 25, 2025 6:32 pm EST.

"Magical," that's how Maria Spanakis hopes her father is remembered. The Montrealer is sharing his legacy of compassion and kindness, showing that he is more than a victim of a tragic accident. Pamela Pagano reports.

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