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30 Nov 04 - 10:07 PM (#1343890) Subject: BS: Pierre Berton has left the building. From: Peace The passing of this man makes me feel that a bit of me has died, too. I read his books and grew to appreciate the beauty of my native land due in part to the love he expressed for this country. I write this with tears in my eyes and pride in my heart. Thank you, Pierre. Rest easy. Tuesday, November 30, 2004 Pierre Berton on his 80th birthday, July 2000 in Toronto. (CP) ADVERTISEMENT Click here to find out more! TORONTO - Author and broadcaster Pierre Berton, who spent more than five decades chronicling the history of Canada, died Tuesday at the age of 84. |
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30 Nov 04 - 10:09 PM (#1343894) Subject: RE: BS: Pierre Berton has left the building. From: Peace Sorry about the Advertisement bit in the middle. |
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30 Nov 04 - 10:10 PM (#1343898) Subject: RE: BS: Pierre Berton has left the building. From: Rapparee Oh, no! Another great one gone. I have long read and enjoyed his work -- I own several of his books. This will cause weeping and gnashing of teeth north of 60, too. Damn. |
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30 Nov 04 - 11:38 PM (#1343970) Subject: RE: BS: Pierre Berton has left the building. From: Mooh I haven't read PB in years, but the family still has most of what he has written, my Dad having been a big fan. I will apply myself to the task now of reading or re-reading PB. Canada has lost a great man. Peace, Mooh. |
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01 Dec 04 - 08:16 AM (#1344236) Subject: RE: BS: Pierre Berton has left the building. From: Cluin A great loss to Canada (and the world) Or rather, he was a great treasure and we were fortunate for having him as long as we did. Wasn't he on the list for CBC's Greatest Canadians before it got narrowed down to 10? He certainly deserved it. I was planning to reread "Vimy" again this month. I usually revisit that great book every couple of years. |
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01 Dec 04 - 08:43 AM (#1344255) Subject: RE: BS: Pierre Berton has left the building. From: Peter T. A true giant. We are witnessing the passing of that entire generation, it is a different Canada, but there were giants in a country often noted for its pygmies. yours, Peter T. |
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01 Dec 04 - 09:05 AM (#1344278) Subject: RE: BS: Pierre Berton has left the building. From: black walnut I didn't think he'd ever go...at least not before he hit 100! Like a lot of Canadians, I grew up watching 'Front Page Challenge' on TV with my folks. He was smart, and he had opinions. You didn't have to agree with Burton, in fact he was pretty good at ruffling feathers. But you couldn't ignore him, that's for sure. He was totally recognizable and influential, through his books and television and public appearances. He helped us to see how unique Canada is - how different it is from our southern neighbour. And that laugh of his, it was a rich full laugh that comes from a soul of joy and inner strength. His big deep footprints will remain visible for a long time - he was so passionate about Canada and made us all feel very thankful for our country. ~b.w. |
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01 Dec 04 - 12:01 PM (#1344451) Subject: RE: BS: Pierre Berton has left the building. From: Metchosin So sad, to hear of his passing, I thought he'd be around for a lot longer too, he looked in such fine fettle on the "instruction" video. We've lost another icon and I'm not sure there are any more of his calibre coming up through the ranks to take his place. In retrospect, its a shame he didn't make the top 10 on the Greatest Canadians Contest, considering one or two who did. Lets hope some day, more Canadians will be able to distinguish between just celebrity and real citizens of substance. |
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01 Dec 04 - 12:58 PM (#1344510) Subject: RE: BS: Pierre Berton has left the building. From: sian, west wales Forever Canada, him. My mother just bought his most recent book for my sister for Christmas this weekend. Sis worshipped the guy, or at least his writing. Very sad. siân |
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01 Dec 04 - 01:10 PM (#1344530) Subject: RE: BS: Pierre Berton has left the building. From: GUEST,Obie Berton didn't make the top ten but Don Cherry did. It makes you wonder??? Cherry even finished ahead of Alexander Graham Bell. Bell had brains but no big mouth, Cherry has a big mouth but no brains. Berton could be vocal but only after his brain was first engaged. We will miss him! Obie |