[potsie]

When Tom Petty died a couple of weeks ago my 8 year old son saw I was feeling down and tried to comfort me. He said, "Dad, at least Gord Downie is still alive." Him saying that helped a lot. It did feel good to know that Gord was still somewhere out there spending quality hours with friends and family, writing new songs, and making the most of his limited time. I knew the seriousness of his diagnosis yet I felt, or at least hoped, that this might go on for a few years yet.

Now, with this news today, I'm feeling totally gutted. There is no one else in this world, outside of friends and family, that I have such a significant love for. Gord has provided immeasurable joy in my life through his music and live performances. He had so much more to give. I'm sad for the music that will never be written and the songs that won't be sung, and infinitely sadder for the young family that will grow up without a father and for the bandmates that are left with an unfillable void.

For everything you've given me, thank you so much Gord.