For all intents and purposes, Kyle Andrades was a kind-hearted, hard-working entrepreneur who enjoyed life to the fullest and was much beloved by his friends and clients, many of whom ended up being his friend.

That much you can tell by the posts that have been left on his Facebook page since he was tragically killed in the early morning on Tuesday, Feb. 7 during an after hours gathering that went terribly wrong.

Andrades, 35, was successful physio-therapist who owned his own business, Get Physical Physiotherapy on Shefford Road, which he started in 2011 after graduating that same year with a Master’s degree in physiotherapy.

He was a regular customer at the Royal Oak on St. Joseph Blvd. where a number of fellow regulars and staff held an impromtu celebration of his life.

Royal Oak managed Sally Quinn remem-bers Andrades as a gentle sole who loved to have fun with his friends.

“He was a such a great guy who made friends with everyone he met. He was a gentle man who would never hurt a soul and whose purpose in his work and passion was to help people,” Quinn wrote on the Royal Oak’s Facebook page.

Andrades also made regular stops at Connors Irish Pub where they too honoured his memory following his death.

“Kyle you were a great man and a better friend than most of us deserve. You’ll forever be in my thoughts,” wrote owner Connor Heffernan.

Charles Gauthier’s post is typical of the sentiments left on the Get Physical Facebook page

“Kyle was first and far most my friend. He helped me through much pain and gave me back quality of life. We have shared many laughs and perhaps a few drinks. I would laugh at his love of the Nordiques and he would laugh at my liking of John Denver songs. Kyle, I have great memories of our time shared and will carry those memories in my thoughts and in my heart.. You will be missed dearly my friend.. RIP Kyle.”

Lemlem Luulay wrote, “What heart-breaking news. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. He was (an) amazing person, very humble, always happy with good smiles and helped everyone.”

But the most poignant epitaph was left by Andrades mother Martine who wrote on his the Get Physical Facebook page immediately after his death was made public.

“It is with a heavy heart that I share with you the devastating news of Kyle Andrades’ unexpected passing.

“Kyle’s generosity and kindness has touched many in the community. He has healed, helped and supported number of people, through his work as physiotherapist and beyond. But most importantly, Kyle possessed the incredible gift of making everyone feel at home.

“Kyle’s integrity and passion for his work were inspiring. He gave hope to those in pain, and his love for life and upbeat demeanor most definitely contributed to the quality of his care.”

Andrades was single and had no children of his own. He leaves behind his mother Martine, two brothers and his father Oscar who asked the question everyone who knew him is hoping to find an answer to – “Why did they hurt him? He was always there to help people. He was such a nice person.”

Antoine Richemond, 33, Nicolas Bergeret, 36, and George Dacosta, 46, are all facing murder charges in connection with Andrades’ death.