Congrats from Comox: Hugh MacKinnon here, Town of Comox councillor from across the Salish Sea, sending congratulations on Brittany Harry and Brandy Francis’ amazing feat of winning gold medals in soccer at the first ever World Indigenous Games in Brazil [“Soccer stars win gold at World Indigenous Games,” November 18].
That you represented your Tla'amin (Sliammon) First Nation and Canada at these world games is amazing enough. But to win the gold medal competing on a different continent in a different country is a remarkable feat and so inspirational to young people here on Vancouver Island and our coastal communities.
I too was fortunate to compete in a world games, the World Masters Games in Turin, Italy in 2012 for Canada in the 55+ men's basketball competition, and somehow we too were fortunate to win gold.
I tell you that only because it was the experience of representing our country and meeting amazing inspirational athletes of all ages, including an 87-year-old Canadian woman competing in swimming that was so cool, and more importantly so humbling and so inspirational. Your success brought back those wonderful memories.
Your success and participation honouring our indigenous peoples from around the globe in these games is so wonderful to see.
Canada and the world needs more inspirational young people like you two representing your first nation and country with honour and pride. Well done, Brittany and Brandy.
Reading the excellent article by Mel Edgar made my day. Sincerest congratulations.
Hugh MacKinnon
Town of Comox Councillor
Forgotten veterans
Regarding your coverage of Remembrance Day [“Lest we forget,” November 18]: lovely pics of the currently serving pretty boys, but where are the veterans, male and female? This is classic, "the forgotten veterans"! But even on November 11?
Editor, give your head a shake, and give your darn photographer/reporter a good shake, too.
Next year, how about showing at least one veteran soldier in the parade!
Roberta Meehan
Manson Avenue
