Civic Flags Ordered to Half-Mast to Honour Gordie Howe
For immediate release: June 10, 2016 - 4:23 pm
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Saskatoon Mayor Donald Atchison this morning ordered all flags at civic facilities to be flown at half-mast in memory of hockey legend Gordie Howe. The Hall of Famer passed away this morning at age 88.
“It is a sad day for Saskatoon and the hockey world,” says Mayor Donald Atchison. “Gordie Howe was about more than the sport of hockey. He symbolized the best in all of us; kindness, generosity of spirit and a willingness to reach out to those who needed a hand up. He was a tremendous ambassador for Saskatoon.”
Flags will remain at half-mast until Mr. Howe’s funeral.
“It is a sad day for Saskatoon and the hockey world,” says Mayor Donald Atchison. “Gordie Howe was about more than the sport of hockey. He symbolized the best in all of us; kindness, generosity of spirit and a willingness to reach out to those who needed a hand up. He was a tremendous ambassador for Saskatoon.”
Flags will remain at half-mast until Mr. Howe’s funeral.