[surferguy]

You never know what the morning brings.

Sadly, today marks the beginning of a new era. Last summer I wrote of our nation in transition with an unfortunate destination on the horizon. For a long while now, culturally, we have been carried on the back of a man whose art exemplified what it meant to be Canadian. I will never really be able to articulate just what that means but most people reading this will know the exact feeling.

This morning as we learn the news of the loss of Gord Downie we arrive at that horizon. We are a nation no longer in transition. We all have our moments with this man and going forward we must reflect on how he warmed us with melody, words and actions. Celebrate what he has shared with us and let it inspire you.

Today an icon passed from living to legend. Remember the man, emulate the legacy.


RIP Gord Downie