Lac-Mégantic..6-7-13

Like a thief coming in the night our little town of Lac-Mégantic was robbed of its heart and soul last week when a runaway train exploded in centre town and took with it 50 innocent lives. This tragedy was avoidable, yet inevitable, and perhaps the catalyst that will change the way we move flammable materiel through our towns and cities. Now it is up to our provincial and federal governments to not let this horrific calamity be in vain and show the brave people of Lac-Mégantic and the surrounding communities that never again will this happen in our country. Millions have watched with sadness and horror at the destruction that took place here in our quiet and unassuming community, literally unknown to most before this tragedy. On July 6 we lost more than just our innocence - never again can we feel the satisfaction of being somewhere special, in that one place untouched by the cruelty, savageness and foolishness of the rest of the world. For that and for the 50, I grieve. Mes pensées, mes priéres, mon aide sont avec vous tous... gws