On Wednesday, his family said that mourners will be able to pay their respects at City Hall next Monday and Tuesday.
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Ford, 46, died in hospital with his family by his side after a long battle with a rare and aggressive type of cancer. The hope is that the family can create a montage that will be shown at the Congress Centre gathering.
Ford pictured at city hall in Toronto.
“Councillor Ford’s family wishes to express their gratitude for the thousands of messages of support they have received from around the world”, the statement said.
In recent days, amid reports of Ford’s worsening health, more than 6,400 people shared their thoughts and prayers for Ford’s recovery on a website set up by his family.
“I remember this man who was, at one and the same time, very true to himself and true to his principles but also very gregarious”, Tory said in a news conference. Ford also implemented cost cutting measures for the taxpayer, including the abolition of a vehicle registration tax.
“My condolences to the family of Rob Ford”.
“Rob had this real talent to connect with people who felt they had no power and felt left behind”. Giorgio Mammoliti added in a subsequent interview, noting that Ford was a “gentle giant”. “Let’s fix that curb and then move on.’ That is why people loved him”, Coun.
Since Ford’s death was announced, a growing memorial has sprung up at Douglas B. Ford Park, which is named for his late father.
Ford park, located near Royal York Rd. and Lawrence Ave. “As for a video, I can not comment on a video that I have never seen or does not exist”. He always put me first and him with his problems second.
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“RIP Rob Ford, you were a legend”, one person wrote on Twitter.
