Through the pain and the tears, people across the nation continue to mourn the lives lost in the Humboldt Broncos tragic crash.
It’s through this devastation that people are coming together. Arbor Memorial Funeral Homes in Saskatoon, Prince Albert and Regina are collecting messages of condolences.
“They’ll be available until the 20th of April at which time we are going to condense the books down and we’ll create 30 copies of that and hand deliver them to the Bronco’s organization,” Weafer said. “It’s what we do every day. We serve families who’ve suffered a loss every day and we know how important that expression of condolence can be.”
Wascana Flower Shoppe is also spreading love by giving away yellow carnations to anyone who may need them.
“People are coming in, they’re taking them in 12’s in 15’s, for hockey teams, for offices, there really is no restrictions and limit,” creative director Tanya Anderson said. “We know sometimes that when words aren’t enough or actions aren’t enough, there are flowers.”
Imagination Ink is another business paying tribute, creating decals and working around the clock to fill orders across the country through donations.
“It’s been wonderful – a little stressful, but it’s been wonderful to have this outreach,” owner Darleen Nichol said. “People are walking in, they’re taking two little decals and giving us $200.”
In Edmonton, students are showing their support by tying green and yellow ribbons along the school’s fence line.
“We wanted to reach out to the families and show them our support and let them know that our prayers are with them every minute of this terrible journey,” assistant principal of St. Mary’s school, Lauren Hawes, said.
A sentiment shared by the entire nation. On April 12, Canadians from coast-to-coast will trade their usual outfits for sports jerseys, honouring each of those impacted by the tragedy.
Vigils are also being planned across the country in the days to come as Canadians continue to come together for Humboldt.