stompin' tom has gone

[madchives]

what a terrific canadian, my thoughts for his family.
shoot only 77 darn.

[madchives]

We must regretfully announce today the passing of the Great and Patriotic Stompin' Tom Connors. He died this March 6th 2013 with his Family seeing him off. His family have given us a message from Tom that he wanted passed along to all of you upon his death:

"Hello friends, I want all my fans, past, present, or future, to know that without you, there would have not been any Stompin' Tom."

"It was a long hard bumpy road, but this great country kept me inspired with it's beauty, character, and spirit, driving me to keep marching on and devoted to sing about its people and places that make Canada the greatest country in the world."

"I must now pass the torch, to all of you, to help keep the Maple Leaf flying high, and be the Patriot Canada needs now and in the future."

"I humbly thank you all, one last time, for allowing me in your homes, I hope I continue to bring a little bit of cheer into your lives from the work I have done."

Sincerely,

Your Friend always,

Stompin' Tom Connors

saw him once in the horseshoe tavern, was of course too shy
to say anything, may he always have a f.l.a.g.near,
oh for f's sake i can't type the word f.l.a.g.

[darwinsmistake]

awwshucks i was lucky enough to see him once in the java joint in surrey he was so nice

[Hondamanic]

Sad to hear he has gone but his spirit will always live on

[Darth Penguin]

Stompin' Tom's family calls for donations to food banks, shelters

In lieu of flowers, the Connors family has asked that donations be made to your local food bank or homeless shelters, in memory of Stompin' Tom

[Lynn49]

Quite the fixture in Canadian music....and quite the original!
RIP, Tom.....
And how classy of his family to ask that donations be given to those who need help....the caring continues....

[Natalka]

other postings here

http://forum.smartcanucks.ca/305317-...1/#post5313457

[Redneck Charger]

True Canadian and will be missed.. RIP Stomp'in Tom!!

[MortgageQueen]

We used to live nearby Tom's place. My husband would go over to his place after hockey sometimes . . .into his "Man Cave"
I never met him personally, but hubby says he was quite the charactor. . .that would probably have been close to 17, 18 yrs ago.

[madchives]

hadn't heard this song in a while but did last night on as it happens
(cbc radio),
reminded me of how tom seemed to have a song for everywhere
in canada, and of course ketchup loves potatoes



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkZ62XvJHVQ

[YOU AND ME]

Love Stompin Tom many years ago i meet him when he played Montreal even got him to sign 1 of his record.RIP

[walkonby]

Both DH and I have nothing but fond memories of the man and his music. R.I.P. sweet Tom.

[Redneck Charger]

Thank you NHL for making a Tribute for him lastnight.. RIP Tom!

[RaptorsFan]

A great Canadian musician and an icon. Will be deeply missed.

[Skippy]

Sad to hear he has gone but his spirit will always live on

Indeed it will through his music