Canadians react to the death of Stompin’ Tom Connors

The death of Stompin’ Tom Connors on Wednesday evening drew a flood of reaction from Canadians across the country, many of whom took to Twitter to mourn his loss. Here are some of their comments on the Canadian country-folk icon.

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“We have lost a true Canadian original. R.I.P. Stompin’ Tom Connors. You played the best game that could be played.” – Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

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“Today Canada has lost a true musical icon – Stompin’ Tom Connors. My thoughts are with his friends and family.” – NDP leader Thomas Mulcair

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“So sorry to hear of passing of icon Stompin’ Tom – a wonderful voice for Canada – un vrai musicien canadien ” -Interim Liberal leader Bob Rae

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“Very sad to hear of #StompinTom’s passing. He sang Canada’s songs, our places, our lives” – Green Party leader Elizabeth May

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“Stompin’ Tom Connors dies at 77 … I recorded his song C-A-N-A-D-A on my Bananaphone cd. he was an original! #RIPTom” – Raffi Cavoukian

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“He made Canadians not feel ashamed to talk about who they were and where they came from, certainly in music. He released us from ourselves in a lot of ways.” – Dave Bidini, former singer for the Rheostatics

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“Very sad #StompinTom has left the arena. One of Canada’s 3 greatest songwriters Man with a big heart & a big love for Canada Raise a glass.” – Musician Joe Keithley of punk band D.O.A.

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“R.I.P. Stompin’ Tom Connors. A TRUE Canadian legend.” – Mike Smith (Bubbles from “The Trailer Park Boys”)

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“Sad to hear that legendary Canadian Stompin’ Tom Connors has passed. His legacy lives on in arenas every time ‘The Hockey Song’ is played.” – The National Hockey League

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“Thank you Stompin’ Tom Connors. You made it “The Good Old Hockey Game.” – The Ottawa Senators

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“Canadian legend Stompin’ Tom Connors passed away today. RIP Tom.” – The Calgary Flames

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“And they’ll all be gettin stinko”…RIP Stompin Tom Connors.” – Treasury Board President Tony Clement

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“There was no greater Canadian culture than Stompin’ Tom.” – Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird.

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“RIP #StompinTomConnors, the man who taught me what it truly means to be a #Canadian” – Melissa Kennedy

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“Sad to see THE beer drinking, dart smoking, plywood banging, heart of Canadiana passed today.” – John O’Sullivan

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“RIP one of my heroes…Stompin’ Tom Connors. A legend.” – Marc England

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