NDP Leader and leader of the official opposition, Jack Layton, passed away from undisclosed cancer at the age of 61.
I have never cried about a politician, but Jack Layton was a genuine man who lived as he suggested we live. He was passionate, outspoken, charismatic, strong and vibrant. He brought a little bit of hope and humanity back into Canadian politics. Everyone who I know who has met him agrees he was a good person, an everyday person, who rode his bike to work and lived in an older home in downtown Toronto. He was a supporter of all Canadians, gay rights, the homeless, womens rights, and all before it was cool to do so. He never backed down from a fight and never passed up an opportunity to get a witty remark in.
For those of you who do not know of Jack, go find out. Search him on youtube, google, anywhere you can. The world lost something today that I don't think we can even yet comprehend. But, I for one, will remember his passion and his dedication and will not let it die with him.
Give them hell, Jack, wherever you are.
We have lost a truly amazing politician, and most importantly, one of the most loving, passionate men on the planet.
ReplyDeleteNot only did he love this planet, but he loved all who inhabited it.
You will be missed Jack. RIP.