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The Humboldt Broncos Tragedy 

Follow-Up

For Those That Lost A Loved One

Those Lost Will Not Be Forgotten

When I wrote my blog about the tragedy that befell the Humboldt hockey team; there was so much more that I wanted to say, but didn’t feel that the time was right just then.

It’s remarkable how this event has resonated around the world and touched so many people who have been mobilized to show their sympathy and support in so many ways. From the “wear a jersey” day to leaving out a  hockey stick on your porch and as far away as the Ukrainian National hockey team leaving flowers at the Canadian embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine. Also, the tremendous and generous outpouring of donations of money that has now surpassed 10.5 million dollars from more than 120 thousand donors.

The Absolute Reality Is – For Most, Life Will Go On 

And Soon

The empathy and resultant outpouring of support was and still is remarkable. Many around the world were moved to support the Humboldt Broncos in this time of this tragedy and there’s no doubt that this support is genuine and has been a great comfort to those that have lost a loved one.

The reality is that life will go on and things will change very soon. For 99.9% of those drawn in by this event; their lives will soon be moved on by the inevitable reality of their lives just moving forward; however for those that lost a loved one or whose loved one’s life has been forever greatly changed, it will never be the same.

At this point those directly effected with a loss in their family do not fully realize the impact of these the events. Almost certainly all are in some stage of an emotional state of shock  and without  any full possibility of that realization. Additionally they have been preoccupied and distracted by the public outpouring and memorial ceremonies. These events and their distractions will soon come to and end.

For Those That Lost A Loved One

For those that have lost a loved one; and for those who have suffered a permanent life changing injury and for their parents, their life will never be the same. I fear that they will feel a loneliness and eerie emptiness very soon. Their lives have been changed forever  and simply will not be able to go on as before.

I have a couple of thoughts that I feel a need to share.

First, support each other through these next more lonely and difficult times. Second, I hope you can find some solace when I assure you that you and those lost will not be forgotten. I know this from my own experience. Finally, help each other to find a way to create a lasting legacy in their memory …. they deserve it.

Those Lost will not Be Forgotten

There is more that I would like to say, but feel once again that the time just was not right. I will write an additional follow-up soon

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