The supporters of the Canadiens gathered today at the Bell Center appropriated the touching tribute paid to Guy Lafleur, reserving a long standing ovation well felt.
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“I’m not here for the games, I’m really here for Guy, he was the one who was closest to us, to the people, launched Louis Ménard, 59, with aplomb. I had no choice but to be there to say thank you, it’s like coming full circle. »
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A few hours before the clash against the Bruins, fans of Guy Lafleur lined up in front of his statue to immortalize this tribute evening.
Even a few hours before the clash against the Boston Bruins, fans of the Blond Demon lined up in front of the statue in his effigy to immortalize this evening which promised to be emotionally charged.
Many found themselves teary-eyed, if not in tears, during the tribute reserved for the idol. Bruins fans were even seen standing during the loud 10-minute ovation for the eternal number 10.
For Guy
Several fans met by The newspaper admitted to having traveled “for Guy only”.
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Sylvain and Marcel Savage wanted to be present this Sunday at the Bell Center “for Guy”.
This is particularly the case of Marcel Savage, who at the age of 91 decided last summer, after a defeat in the Stanley Cup final against Tampa Bay, not to return to the Bell Center, because of the effort that it request.
“I said it was over. The stairs, the steps, it’s not easy for balance at my age. But I had to come back for Guy, he was a remarkable person. I have so many good memories thanks to him, ”he said, proudly showing off his sweater written “Lafleur” on the back, autographed by the legend of Sainte-Flanelle.
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“When I told my father that I had tickets, I must admit that he was not hard to convince,” added Sylvain Savage.
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This fan, with a number 10 jersey in her hands, seemed emotional.
Ottawa, then Montreal
With Guy Lafleur as an idol since his childhood, an Ontarian decided to travel from Thousand Islands, not far from Kingston, to attend Saturday’s games in Ottawa, then today’s in Montreal.
“It was above all Guy and his whole gang, the Robinsons, Shutts, Lemaires, who made me become a fan of the Canadiens. I will never forget his slapshot after coming down from the right wing,” John Buker said.
like family
Today, Quebec has confirmed that a national funeral will be held for Guy Lafleur on May 3 (see details below).
“It’s a well-deserved honour. […] It is sure that I come back for the Ardent Chapel, it is as if I lost a member of my family, ”dropped Louis Ménard.
State funeral
- Next Tuesday, May 3 at 11 a.m.
- Mary Queen of the World Cathedral, in Montreal
ARDENT CHAPEL
- Guy Lafleur will also be exhibited in the state in the Bell Center, this sunday 1er mayof 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.as well as the Monday, May 2of 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m..
