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Trevor Linden Day
by Alanah McGinley on 06/13/08 at 11:30 AM ET
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The City of Vancouver has some new proposals on their agenda as noted on Mayor Sam Sullivan’s website:
* Mayor Sullivan proclaim Trevor Linden Day later this year - on a date to be confirmed with the Vancouver Canucks
* The City of Vancouver and the Mayor’s Office work with the Vancouver Canucks to identify other ways to celebrate Trevor Linden
* The City of Vancouver’s Street Naming Committee be encouraged to consider ways to recognize Trevor Linden’s legacy
I’m not crazy about the ‘Trevor Linden Day’ idea, but naming a street after him seems like an obvious choice.
As for other ways to recognize his legacy, I do find the question interesting since I think it’s a sincere one, not just political. It seems like Vancouver fans do want to give back in recognition of his contributions to the city and province, yet don’t quite know how.
Meanwhile, Linden’s name has popped up in association with a new real estate development in Victoria, on Vancouver Island.
A simple investment or future career?
Someone had to ask.
Update 1:52pm PT: Via the Canucks--
Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks fans are invited to watch Canuck TV’s “Trevor Linden In His Own Words”, a celebration of the legendary Canuck’s career, on Rogers Sportsnet Pacific on Monday June 23rd at 9:00 pm or Friday, June 27th at 12:00 pm.
“Trevor Linden In His Own Words” follows Vancouver’s favourite son through his final season with the Canucks. It will take a look at the highs, the lows and the tearful long goodbye. The one-hour feature will explore the depths of his career and giving back to his community through the reflections of this proud and humble man.
WHAT: Canucks TV presents “Trevor Linden In His Own Words”
WHERE: Rogers Sportsnet Pacific
WHEN: Monday, June 23rd at 9pm - Friday, June 27th at 12 pm
DURATION: One hour
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There’s nothing keeping the fans from doing that of their own initiative, though.
Posted by The Acid Queen from Raleigh, NC on 06/16/08 at 07:19 PM ET
wow. but if anyone deserves it, it’s linden.
Posted by mma fight from vancouver on 06/18/08 at 12:41 AM ET
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It’s always tough to try and recognize the contributions of anyone when just saying “thank you” seems so inadequate.
Too bad instead of a Trevor Linden Day to recognize the man, they couldn’t have a Trevor Linden Day where everyone is urged to make some kind of charitable committment to help others - have a food drive for the hungry, encourage people to donate needed items to a homeless shelter, or help raise money for a hospital - something to recognize how important charitable works were to him, and something that would provide more lasting effect than naming a street after him, no matter how cool that might be. I wonder if fans might find it a more satisfying way to pay tribute.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 06/14/08 at 12:43 PM ET