If I was in Toronto I would attend and if I could not get in I would bring flowers. My friend Carol Bond painted (mixed media) this beautiful picture of Nova Scotia's Apple Blossoms as a gift for me as I pack up to return to Toronto in a few days. I wouldn't be able to bring Apple Blossoms to the Celebration but, for today, I will think of Jack as I look at this painting.
I am not a political person and I absolutely hate how politicians don't tell us what they can do for the country but rather they tell us how bad their opponents are. Such negativity keeps many from running for political office I am sure. Jack was the exception. Oh, he took shots at the others and maybe they were not all necessary (he was human after all) but he stood taller than the others as the people's politician. I will remember Jack Layton as being an honest man, intelligent, caring, loving, competitive, musical, athletic and perhaps the one politician who was on his way to showing Canada how goals can be reached with hard work, team work, total inclusiveness and that fabulous smile!
We will miss you Jack. Safe journey....
Love
Carol Ann
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