Farewell Jack Layton 1950-2011

John Gilbert “Jack” Layton

MP, Dedicated, Inspiring Canadian Leader

‎”If I’ve tried to bring anything to federal politics it’s the idea that hope and optimism should be at their heart.” ~ Jack Layton

Driving to our cabin today I was taken by surprise to hear Jack Layton, our long-time Canadian politician and official opposition party leader passed away early this morning.

“Bicycle Jack” left an unforgettable legacy.

Visionaries can be found across all political parties, from left to right, in our country. In the last election I was inspired watching “Bicycle Jack” – a 60-year-old cancer survivor recovering from major surgery – work the campaign trail, cane-in-hand, with unstoppable energy and go on to make history.

“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.

All my very best,

Jack Layton”

Thank you Jack!