This morning brings sad news to the nation: Jack Layton died this morning at home surrounded by those he loved.
As the country wakes up to the news, the numerous comments on message boards, Facebook and Twitter all carry a similar theme... He will indeed be sorely missed.
This singular man - husband, father, son, grandfather - made a difference. A big difference. He brought a passion to this country not witnessed before in the lives of so many Canadians - for those under fifty and especially those under thirty.
This singular man sparked interest. This singular man moved people - regardless of political stripe - to take notice. In this era of general public disinterest in politics, here in Canada Jack Layton was able to move the bar. He was able to raise expectations.
As we here in Saskatchewan move towards our next opportunity to take interest in a political cycle - which allows us to choose who we collectively want to lead us over the next four years - let us remember Jack Layton. Remember the passion. Remember that politics and political campaigns can and should be about more than slinging mud at one another, and that the vast majority of people - those outside the campaign offices - do now expect much better.
This singular man will be dearly missed. Rest easy dear Jack... you were loved and respected beyond imagine. Your legacy is yet to be written.
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