Guy Lafleur funeral

Sportsnet and SN NOW will have complete coverage of the ceremony, hosted by Ron MacLean and Stephen Brunt. Christine Simpson, Kyle Bukauskas, and Eric Engels ...

Montreal Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur is being remembered at a national funeral as a warm and generous person who inspired generations of Quebecers both on ...

"His contribution to the world around him was legendary and an inspiration to us all." Welcome to the Canadiens." He said that was typical of Lafleur, who always had time for a kind word or a photo with teammates and fans alike. "He was a great, humble superstar." "That was Guy Lafleur, a superstar but also one of the boys. "Thank you for all the values you passed on to us Dad, we love you," he said. Fans lined the barricades that blocked off the streets outside the church on Tuesday morning, many wearing Lafleur's number 10 jersey in tribute to one of the game's biggest stars.

Lafleur, who captured five Stanley Cup titles and was a hero in Quebec not only for his athletic prowess but also his kindness and generosity, ...

"In light of the huge void that your death has created, I admit that I would be up for an overtime [period]," Roy said. From the first day, they put me [on a line] with Steve Shutt and Guy Lafleur," Carbonneau said. Francine Barré, the Habs legend's sister-in-law, began her speech by highlighting the "strength and courage" Lafleur's widow, Lise, displayed during her husband's battle with cancer. But if he wants to make another comeback, you are more than welcome," Cournoyer said, before beginning a chant of "Guy!" — a common cheer in Lafleur's heyday — sparking a round of applause from the audience. Cournoyer highlighted Lafleur's love for hockey and how difficult it was for him to stay away from the game following his first retirement. Many chose to wear a black and white pin with the number 10 on it, in honour of Lafleur's jersey number.

A hockey icon will be laid to rest today in a national funeral set for this morning. Montreal Canadiens legend...

Lafleur is the Canadien’s all-time leading scorer. Lafleur’s funeral is being held at Mary Queen of the World Cathedral in downtown Montreal starting with a procession from the Bell Centre at noon Newfoundland time. The Hockey Hall of Famer is being given a hero’s send-off after lying in state for two days at Montreal’s Bell Centre.

Montreal Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur was remembered at a national funeral Tuesday as a father, a teammate and a person of exceptional generosity who ...

"His contribution to the world around him was legendary and an inspiration to us all." Welcome to the Canadiens." He said that was typical of Lafleur, who always had time for a kind word or a photo with teammates and fans alike. “He was a team guy. "That was Guy Lafleur, a superstar but also one of the boys. "Thank you for all the values you passed on to us Dad, we love you," he said. Fans lined the barricades that blocked off the streets outside the church on Tuesday morning, many wearing Lafleur's number 10 jersey in tribute to one of the game's biggest stars.

Montreal Canadiens great Guy Lafleur was remembered fondly on Tuesday during a national funeral for the hockey legend in Montreal. Here are some quotes from ...

But for me, the best memories of Guy Lafleur are after he retired, spending time with him in the community and watching him interact with people." “In the last months of his life, he did a fundraiser for the Fondation du CHUM (Université de Montréal hospital centre) and he raised $2 million. --- This passion is in our DNA and it's because of guys like Guy Lafleur." --- "On a day like today, it's like waking up to a bad dream because of the fact he was just taken from us too soon.

Lafleur was Guy! Guy! Guy! to his fans, opponents, current Canadiens and former teammates, who honoured their friend, the hockey player, with eulogies ...

He wanted all of us in his room, and we stayed with him all afternoon.” This past Sunday and Monday, Lafleur lay in state near centre ice under his retired jersey, with the Canadiens decorating the space as a shrine to his career. And they can take that with them today and always.” Many more lined the streets for Tuesday’s funeral, watching former teammates, former opponents, many of the current Canadiens, Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, Quebec Premiere Francois Legault and Montreal Mayoress Valerie Plante walk the red-carpeted steps leading to the cathedral. It was impossible, and there was nothing to do. Lafleur’s family watched from a candlelight vigil held outside the arena that bears his name in his hometown of Thurso, Que. Intimidated, impressed, I was living a surreal moment, and before leaving the room he gave me a tap on the pads to say, ‘Hey kid, welcome to the Canadiens.’ It was his way of saying we were on the same team, that he’d be there for me even if he’d be shooting on me non-stop over the coming minutes.” “They had those old cars, and we had a lot of fun together. He was a hero, an inspiration, and living proof that we could achieve what we dreamed of.” But that was the last time we were able to see him. He was a beautiful person, an incredible hockey player, an amazing talent.

Montreal Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur was remembered at a national funeral Tuesday as a father, a teammate and a person of exceptional generosity who ...

He told the crowd that his father wasn't perfect but did everything he could to ensure his family was happy and lacked nothing. They watched the ceremony on giant screens and chanted their idol's name at the end of the ceremony, which was marked by a flyby of Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18s. “He was a team guy. "That was Guy Lafleur, a superstar but also one of the boys. Carbonneau recounted showing up at his first Canadiens training camp and having to pinch himself when he was put on a line with his childhood idol. He was one of the most generous and accessible people I ever met."

Fans lined the barricades that blocked off the streets outside the Mary Queen of the World Cathedral in downtown Montreal on Tuesday as a funeral was held ...

“He was a great, humble superstar.” “He was a team guy. He told the crowd that his father wasn’t perfect but did everything he could to ensure his family was happy and lacked nothing. They watched the ceremony on giant screens and chanted their idol’s name at the end of the ceremony, which was marked by a flyby of Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18s. “That was Guy Lafleur, a superstar but also one of the boys. Carbonneau recounted showing up at his first Canadiens training camp and having to pinch himself when he was put on a line with his childhood idol.

Montreal Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur was remembered at a national funeral Tuesday as a father, a teammate and a person of exceptional generosity who ...

He told the crowd that his father wasn't perfect but did everything he could to ensure his family was happy and lacked nothing. They watched the ceremony on giant screens and chanted their idol's name at the end of the ceremony, which was marked by a flyby of Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18s. “He was a team guy. "That was Guy Lafleur, a superstar but also one of the boys. Carbonneau recounted showing up at his first Canadiens training camp and having to pinch himself when he was put on a line with his childhood idol. He was one of the most generous and accessible people I ever met."

Montreal Canadiens great Guy Lafleur was remembered fondly on Tuesday during a national funeral for the hockey legend in Montreal. Here are some quotes from ...

But for me, the best memories of Guy Lafleur are after he retired, spending time with him in the community and watching him interact with people." “In the last months of his life, he did a fundraiser for the Fondation du CHUM (Université de Montréal hospital centre) and he raised $2 million. --- This passion is in our DNA and it's because of guys like Guy Lafleur." --- "On a day like today, it's like waking up to a bad dream because of the fact he was just taken from us too soon.

The hockey great died April 22 of lung cancer and was laid to rest at the Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral in downtown Montreal. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ...

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Montreal Canadiens great Guy Lafleur was remembered fondly on Tuesday during a national funeral for the hockey...

Why would you be the first one at practice and go out and shoot pucks for two hours? “We played it because we loved the game and that’s what I remember most about Guy. Why else would you go to a rink at 4:30 in the afternoon and be dressed ready to go on the ice that soon? “On a day like today, it’s like waking up to a bad dream because of the fact he was just taken from us too soon.