From left to right, Taras Natyshak, Brian Masse and Joe Comartin.
Photo by Adam Wright.
On September 14th, 2012 about a year after Jack Layton passed away, a gathering of community members and local NDP politicians dedicated a tree in honour of the late leader of the NDP.
Local NDP MPs remember Jack Layton.
Taras Natyshak (MPP Essex), Brian Masse (MP Windsor West) and Joe Comartin (MP Windsor-Tecumseh) all spoke, sharing memories of Jack Layton and encouraging the community to hold on to the late politician’s vision of a brighter future.
Taras Natyshak (MPP Essex), Brian Masse (MP Windsor West) and Joe Comartin (MP Windsor-Tecumseh) all spoke, sharing memories of Jack Layton and encouraging the community to hold on to the late politician’s vision of a brighter future.
Steve Green introducing the speakers and welcoming visitors.
The young tree and plaque.
Ford City Community Garden hosted the event where a young fruit tree was planted and a plaque was hung dedicated to Jack Layton.
Steve Green, Ford City Garden founder, welcomed the community and introduced the speakers.
Brian Masse addresses the crowd.
Framed photos with a quote from Jack Layton were distributed.
Photos by Adam Wright
Read the CBC news article about the event here:
—>>http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/story/2012/09/17/wdr-jack-layton-tree-planting.html
Find out more about the NDP at their website:
Find out more about the Ford City Community Garden on the Facebook page:
—>>https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ford-City-Community-Garden/100807536642973
A message of hope.
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This event was a fitting tribute to one of Canada’s most beloved politicians. The people who gathered for this occasion can find solace in knowing that Jack Layton’s spirit and words will not be forgotten. Thanks for inviting me out to document this important ceremony. “Love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear.” – Jack Layton, 2011.
-adam