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Jesse Joe · 05-30-2008, 02:32 PM

Very well said Charlene, I did meet him as he went by my hometown which in 1980 the TCH {Highway 15}, was going thru the town. Now since 1999 {Highway 15} by passes the village. But I expect them to take the exit and go thru the town where Terry ran in 1980. He also slept that night in one of the villages motel and did give a speech at the local town hall. His mother was back to speak a few years ago...

In the program ( Documentary) "He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother," Terry does mention being well received in the small towns of New Brunswick. A portrait of him still hangs in one of the town local Restaurant where he and his entourage had their meals.

An incredible human he was, it still makes me sad when I think about him, the dream he had but to end the way it did... A great Canadian who touched the hearts of millions worldwide !

Thanks for adding what you said Char about this great hero, who for me will never be forgotten...

05-30-2008, 02:32 PM	#3
Jesse Joe Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 6,862	Re: Terry Fox ! {It's an iconic Canadian Image.} Very well said Charlene, I did meet him as he went by my hometown which in 1980 the TCH {Highway 15}, was going thru the town. Now since 1999 {Highway 15} by passes the village. But I expect them to take the exit and go thru the town where Terry ran in 1980. He also slept that night in one of the villages motel and did give a speech at the local town hall. His mother was back to speak a few years ago... In the program ( Documentary) "He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother," Terry does mention being well received in the small towns of New Brunswick. A portrait of him still hangs in one of the town local Restaurant where he and his entourage had their meals. An incredible human he was, it still makes me sad when I think about him, the dream he had but to end the way it did... A great Canadian who touched the hearts of millions worldwide ! Thanks for adding what you said Char about this great hero, who for me will never be forgotten...