Where the Rubber Hits the Road

Here is an exchange of letters between one of the rioters in Vancouver (after the Canucks lost to the Bruins) and an Emergency Room nurse. I post it as an example of the truth that sins do not only effect the sinner but many others as well. It is a lesson worth reflecting upon. A Letter of Apology to Vancouver and Family and Friends Hey Everyone ! The status is : I Turned myself in to the VPD today at 12pm I am now being charged on 4 counts. I am Truly Sorry for what i have done !!! I have no excuse for my actions during the Riot. To my Friends, Family, Coworkers, and of course all of Vancouver and BC i am SORRY for what i have done. I would like to say on my behalf that I LOVE VANCOUVER ! I’ve been Born n Raised here all my life !! and that This Town means everything to me !!! again i understand that my actions caused did not show any of that ! But i hope you one day see that i do care about this town and my friends n family and this is NOT like me !! I am ashamed at what i have ...

Tim Thomas - 2011 Conn Smythe Trophy winner Sob! No Stanley Cup for Canada this year as Vancouver failed to win against the Bruins in the 7th game of the Finals. The only consolation for Canadians is the fact that at least the Cup is returning to a city that experiences winter! It seemed weird to have the Cup won by teams like Tampa, South Carolina or Anaheim - cities that think winter is marked not with snow but with the arrival of Canadian 'Snowbirds'. Bruins beat Canucks 4-0 to win Stanley Cup - CTV News

Like every other Canadian, I'll be attentively watching tonight's hockey game, sending every good thought I can in helping to cheer Vancouver in bringing the Stanley Cup where it belongs, north of the 49th parallel. My beloved Ottawa Senators are expected to make news themselves tomorrow when they announce Paul MacLean as their new head coach. The Globe and Mail believes that he's a 'winning' choice. I hope they are right. Tonight, we're all Canucks. Next season though, all bets are off!