NAW Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 (edited) Just herd he passed away. Sad news. http://calgary.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20110822/ndp-leader-jacklayton-obit/20110822/?hub=CalgaryHome Edited August 22, 2011 by N.A.W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikeslayer Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 (edited) He was a good man and a fine Canadian. Edited August 22, 2011 by pikeslayer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Although I did not agree with his politics, I respected him as a politician. My condolences go out to his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucktail Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Wow that was fast, but I guess thats best. Horrible disease that no one should get. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Just terribly sad news. Live life people, you never know when it's going to end. RIP Jack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motion Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Very sad indeed. Though I didn't believe in his party, he was in my opinion a very good leader with a great work ethic. He will most certainly be missed by all Canadians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 A sad day for Canadian politics. Not that I was a fan of the NDP but I certainly can respect and appreciate what he did for the party. Rest in peace Jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 A rare breed, actually putting politics before his own personal interest. Unfortunate that such a decission is what probably cost him his life. Godspeed Jack... I did enjoy our chat ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 This news almost brought me to tears. RIP Jack.You will live on in the hearts and minds of Canadians forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeyangler Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 RIP Jack...i did agree with a lot of what you said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeontroller Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 He obviously was very sick when he stepped down a little less than a month ago...That shows he had incredible strength of spirit and character. Political views aside, we have lost a GREAT Canadian LEADER. Rest Easy Jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nexstar Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 RIP Layton. Although our political views might be different, you really did work hard for the NDP and you deserve a better life.You will not be forgotten. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimace Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 (edited) I liked Jack. I always chuckle when I think of the debate on tv the first time around for Harper when Jack said "Nice sweater Stephen, now where is your platform". "Now you say you have a plan? Where is it? Where is your platform? Is it under the sweater?". He was making fun of Harper's ads with him wearing that stupid blue sweater. Man did I laugh. Jack was an excellent debater and I found him very entertaining as well. Edited August 22, 2011 by Grimace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushart Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Very Sad News Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Condolences to the Layton family. God speed Jack Layton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregoire Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 It is so sad that he will not live to see the success that he worked so hard to achieve for his party. I think what he did in quebec last election was great for canada, and may bring us together as a country. I hope that momentum can continue without his leadership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob v Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 He gave his life for this country and his politics. A fine Canadian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehg Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 It is so sad that he will not live to see the success that he worked so hard to achieve for his party. I think what he did in quebec last election was great for canada, and may bring us together as a country. I hope that momentum can continue without his leadership. A very sad passing indeed. Because of his leadership separatism is now off the Canadian political agenda. Truly wanted to make a better place for working class (majority of) Canadians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 (edited) Jack's letter for Canada, writen Saturday August 22, 2011. http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/story/2011/08/22/pol-layton-last-letter.html Edited August 22, 2011 by kickingfrog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted August 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 (edited) Jack's letter for Canada, writen Saturday August 22, 2011. http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/story/2011/08/22/pol-layton-last-letter.html He was a leader right to the end. On his death bed, he spend some of his final moments putting this letter together. Incredibly dedicated. Edited August 22, 2011 by N.A.W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tb4me Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 ''My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we'll change the world'' -Jack Layton . 1955-2011. Awesome! These words from a man on his way out of this world... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jds63 Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 His letter was inspiring to all Canadians. The NDP have lost a great leader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esoxansteel Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 ''My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we'll change the world'' -Jack Layton . 1955-2011. Awesome! These words from a man on his way out of this world... A quote by a truly great individual, I did not vote for the party, but I respected Jack more then any other of the political leaders, I would not want to be in charge of filling those shoes, a down to earth man, who would standup for what he believed in, and not back down, a sad day for all Canadians, regardless of political preference. To be able to write a final letter to all Canadians, knowing that he will be leaving us, we all owe Jack his final wish to make Canada a better place, and to continue the legacy he has started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolson Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Sad day... RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 A great man..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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