NDP Leader Jack Layton Has Died at age 61 - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

Big_A · 2011-08-22, 08:44 AM

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/...-obituary.html
http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Canada/201...cklayton-obit/

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NDP Leader Jack Layton has died after a long battle with cancer, CBC News has learned.

NDP Leader Jack Layton died early Monday morning after a struggle with cancer. He was 61 years old. The news comes mere weeks after Layton announced he had been diagnosed with a second form of cancer.

Very Sad News! R.I.P Jack Layton!!

hugh · 2011-08-22, 08:47 AM

Please note this thread is the honour of Jack Layton. Any disrespectful posts will be removed immediately.

It is sad news. I was not a fan of his politics but certainly respected him and genuinely believed he was a decent and honourable man.

After seeing photos of him at his final press conference and hearing him, I certainly feared the worst.

Rest in Peace Jack.

doomy · 2011-08-22, 08:55 AM

Ditto. While I may not neccessarily agree with his politics, it's obvious to me that he had not just his, but also Canada's best interests in mind, truly believed in his message, and therefore while I may not agree with his ideologies, he appeared to be an honourable man.

dm_4u · 2011-08-22, 09:02 AM

Very sad news...this puts the NDP down several rungs in the Political Arena.

He was not only a great politician...but a great man.

eljay · 2011-08-22, 09:11 AM

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I was not a fan of his politics but certainly respected him and genuinely believed he was a decent and honourable man.

+1. R.I.P., Smilin' Jack.

Korak · 2011-08-22, 09:12 AM

^ agreed. Canada has lost a great man and a great supporter of the little guy.

mille · 2011-08-22, 09:17 AM

Learned the news watching CTV in Bonaventure , Qc, in vacation; my soul is like the weather here: grey and windy. He was a great man.

Ham.Clan · 2011-08-22, 09:22 AM

Heard the news when I got to work.
Kind of bummed now.
Much respect to Jack the fighter.

Biggy · 2011-08-22, 09:43 AM

I personal never met the gentlemen, but I have always respected him and I am very sorry to hear of his pasting. I like take this time to give my condensences to his family.

Although I didn’t always agree with all his parties polices, as I have with all the other parties. He introduced many excellent proposals and help shape Canada, for all Canadians. You will be truly missed, thank you for all your hard work on behave of all Canadians.

Mr. Jack Layton God bless you may you RIP.

chillonhill · 2011-08-22, 09:48 AM

I was never a NDP voter, however, did very much like and respect Jack Layton.
He will be missed, RIP Jack, Canada will certainly miss you!!

jokeDR · 2011-08-22, 09:48 AM

I admire the dignity he displayed while facing his mortality. This is a great loss, and I'm sad to hear of it.

Deezeex · 2011-08-22, 09:58 AM

...too soon.

Francois Caron · 2011-08-22, 10:04 AM

I voted NDP in the last election, in Gilles Duceppe's riding no less! Man did Duceppe and his party ever get the boot! Jack's performance during the French language debates as well as his many appearance on the French language CBC show "Tout Le Monde En Parle" were pivotal moments for Jack and the NDP, showing the Quebec population that there were alternatives to the status quo.

Good bye Jack. We'll all miss you.

jshel101 · 2011-08-22, 10:15 AM

This is sad news. RIP Mr. Layton. He will be missed.

JohnnyCanuck · 2011-08-22, 11:09 AM

I have nothing but respect and gratitude for those who choose to serve at the pleasure of the Canadian people. Rest in peace Mr. Layton!

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mille Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: (1)montréal. 2 Lac Masson Posts: 906	goodbye Jack Learned the news watching CTV in Bonaventure , Qc, in vacation; my soul is like the weather here: grey and windy. He was a great man.

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2011-08-22, 08:55 AM	#3
doomy Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Oshawa, just off the 401, under a cellphone tower, in the shadow of the GM plant Posts: 233	Ditto. While I may not neccessarily agree with his politics, it's obvious to me that he had not just his, but also Canada's best interests in mind, truly believed in his message, and therefore while I may not agree with his ideologies, he appeared to be an honourable man.

2011-08-22, 09:02 AM	#4
dm_4u Veteran Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Winnipeg - Bell-HD Posts: 2,091	Very sad news...this puts the NDP down several rungs in the Political Arena. He was not only a great politician...but a great man.

2011-08-22, 09:12 AM	#6
Korak Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Eastern Canada Posts: 311	^ agreed. Canada has lost a great man and a great supporter of the little guy.

2011-08-22, 09:22 AM	#8
Ham.Clan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Highlands Posts: 773	Heard the news when I got to work. Kind of bummed now. Much respect to Jack the fighter.

2011-08-22, 09:43 AM	#9
Biggy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 198	I personal never met the gentlemen, but I have always respected him and I am very sorry to hear of his pasting. I like take this time to give my condensences to his family. Although I didn’t always agree with all his parties polices, as I have with all the other parties. He introduced many excellent proposals and help shape Canada, for all Canadians. You will be truly missed, thank you for all your hard work on behave of all Canadians. Mr. Jack Layton God bless you may you RIP.

2011-08-22, 09:48 AM	#10
chillonhill Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 305	I was never a NDP voter, however, did very much like and respect Jack Layton. He will be missed, RIP Jack, Canada will certainly miss you!!

2011-08-22, 09:48 AM	#11
jokeDR Join Date: May 2008 Location: Milton Posts: 605	I admire the dignity he displayed while facing his mortality. This is a great loss, and I'm sad to hear of it.

2011-08-22, 10:04 AM	#13
Francois Caron Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,371	I voted NDP in the last election, in Gilles Duceppe's riding no less! Man did Duceppe and his party ever get the boot! Jack's performance during the French language debates as well as his many appearance on the French language CBC show "Tout Le Monde En Parle" were pivotal moments for Jack and the NDP, showing the Quebec population that there were alternatives to the status quo. Good bye Jack. We'll all miss you.

2011-08-22, 10:15 AM	#14
jshel101 Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,720	This is sad news. RIP Mr. Layton. He will be missed.

2011-08-22, 11:09 AM	#15
JohnnyCanuck Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 4,645	I have nothing but respect and gratitude for those who choose to serve at the pleasure of the Canadian people. Rest in peace Mr. Layton!