The thing is, you don't even have to be a Hip fan to feel this loss. Every Canadian knows who Gord is. Who he was. What he did. Hearing Ron talk about him this way just makes it harder.
"It's a grateful day." Way to keep the focus on the positive side Ron. Thanks for the reminder to celebrate Gord Downie's life. Listening to Road Apples non-stop!
What a life to celebrate. Gord seemed like a great person first that transcended nationality... Of course he was Canadian but I wish more people outside our borders new who he was and maybe his legacy could be a shining example for hope/change/acceptance, etc. going forward.
Ron himself is, if not our Shakespeare, one of our poets. He is always so well-spoken and eloquent and open. If you want anyone to honour someone special, Ron's the guy. 💔💔💔
thank you Ron, thank you. Gord will be missed so much, ive been crying all day, on this sad day. R.I.P Gord, canada is singing your praise tonight my friend. You gave us some of the most memorable music.
definitely a essential part of Canadian life. The Hip will always be what Canada is, will be and what life in Canada is all about. Any one of their songs when listened to on a cold dark night brings back special memories of growing up on the prairies.Driving along on a highway at night listening to their greatest hits CD is part of what Canada is all about. thank you
Watching this just brought me to tears. Gord meant a lot to us people that live in Buffalo since we are close to the us/Canadian border we were able to pick up and listen to Canadian radio stations and TV channels . Gord downie represented love.
if Don Cherry got Fired then Ron Maclean should of been FIRED .Ron Maclean you are a WEASEL .About Gord Downie now there is a Real HERO i miss him Prayers to Gords Family
Love the tears at the end... It's important to know that even the strongest poets or spokespersons mourn losses too. "There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love." -Washington Irving Miss you Gord. Rest well.
Gord was and always will be the epitome of what being Canadian is . I have the utmost admiration for him. Like many other Canadians; the hip has been almost the soundtrack of my life. Ron said it perfectly. Gord, you will be forever missed.
Music the only true magic in the world. Gord Downie understood this I think better than anyone and it shines through in the lyrics. From a Southern Neighbor, sorry for your loss Canada
this plus ron's steve dangle podcast appearence made me realize what gem this man is.. being from austria i rarely get to see him on tv and when it happens it's mostly coaches corner where he's kinda in the background of rumblin', stompin' don..
I think I will mourn Gord everyday for the rest of my life. As I became Canadian the Hip and Gord were my soundtrack in that process. Call it subliminal, but I learned what it means to be Canadian and human through his songs. What a man...thank you Ron
I love Canadian music, but I don't think I ever have or ever will love a band like I love The Tragically Hip. Gord may be gone, but their music and Gord's legacy lives on. Ron I don't think anyone could have honoured him better than you did. Thank-you
