Hamilton’s Alena Sharp posted a picture on Twitter of one of the ribbons pinned to the side of her hat.
Advertisement
The idea was certainly popular in Canada’s biggest city, especially in Toronto schools, where thousands of students wore jerseys for Humboldt.
Almost one week on from a bus crash that killed 16 members of the Humboldt Broncos ice hockey team, Canada continues to pay its respects.
Flowers lie at centre ice as people gather for a vigil at the Elgar Petersen Arena, home of the Humboldt Broncos, to honour the victims of a fatal bus accident in Humboldt, Sask. on Sunday, April 8, 2018.
“I will miss his quirky personality”, Adair said after the service, recalling the jokes Bieber would tell to keep the mood light and also the pep talks he’d share when needed.
Premier Scott Moe apologized for the mix-up Tuesday and said the province will take whatever recommendations come out of the various reviews and investigations taking place. “You never know when this kind of tragedy could happen to you”. “That’s the kind of support that’s going to lift them up when they need it the most”.
“We may be on the other side of the country but we can still show our love any way we can”, Dawson Anthony said, a Grade 10 student at Halifax West.
Humboldt Broncos/Twitter The Humboldt Broncos were heading to a playoff game when their bus crashed with a semi. But everyone wants to reach out a little bit more, and show their support a little bit more.
“It just hits so close to home”.
Pinch said it’s likely the families and community in Humboldt are looking inward right now, dealing with a tragedy that is still very raw.
Weldon says the Wildcats still get together on the anniversary of their crash, to remember the four victims who died. Canadian officials are reviewing the intersection where the accident happened.
Express president Mark Pettie knows all too well the risks of the road trip and the burden of responsibility sports teams have when they head to distant communities for games or tournaments.
Advertisement
Like Hamilton, Valley Wildcats general manager Nick Greenough has spent a lot of time reflecting on the countless hours he’s logged on a bus as both a former high-level hockey player and coach.
