Guy LaFleur’s Funeral: 11 Testimonies Showing All the Greatness of the Blond Devil

Guy LaFleur’s Funeral: 11 Testimonies Showing All the Greatness of the Blond Devil

Many of his teammates Guy Lafleur and people affected by this great man wanted to pay a warm tribute to Blond Demon, before and during his national funeral Tuesday morning.

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Here are some

Michael Bergeron

“It can’t be. I had a lot of good times with Jay. I competed against Jay, but she became dear in New York. […] It was easy merchant With Jay LaFleur. What goes beyond me is that everyone here has a memory of Guy Lafleur. People get the impression that Jay was having dinner with them. […] We will miss him, but we cannot forget him. It is impossible.”

Evan Cornuer

“The Canadian Hockey Club family has lost a great legend. A man who loved his fans and his fans loved him. Guy LaFleur, my friend. I didn’t get a chance to see him play as a rookie, but the first time I saw him on the ice I was impressed. Thank you, Sam Bullock, for drafting Guy LaFleur. It allowed us, players and spectators, to win five Stanley Cups. […] During his sudden retirement, I called him often. He already told me he washed his tank three times in the same day. I wasn’t surprised he came back. The guy left us very soon. If you’d like to come back again, you’re welcome, Jay. young man! young man! young man!”

Serge Savard

“He affected us (his colleagues) as much as he influenced the people of Quebec. He did not leave anyone indifferent. I don’t know if we will have the opportunity to turn other (hockey) pages like this, with the salary cap. I doubt very much that we will be able to see Teams like the ones in the ’70s again.

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Larry Robinson

“I could talk for hours about what kind of person Jay was. But you knew it. The guy already said: Play every game as if it were the last. No one embodied this philosophy more than Jay. He also lived his life to the fullest off the ice. Thank you all for Being here today to celebrate the life of this amazing man. We lost two very special people this week, with Mike Posey. I hope they’re not looking for a great defender yet.”

Guy Carbono

“Guy is a special person, a great hockey player, but what made him special was how he made the people around him feel. When Guy Lafleur debuted with CH, I was 7 years old. He became my idol right away. He was in a separate class. He said what he thought, He played his way, which is why we liked him so much. From the early days of my boot camp I met Steve Schutt and Jay LaFleur. I didn’t touch the disc once for fear of disappointing them. But I was on the ice with my idol. A Superstarbut also one of the boys. The man always took the necessary time for everyone. He was really proud to represent the Montreal Canadiens. Say goodbye to legend. We lose one of our greatest players and ambassadors, but we also lose a friend. Thanks for everything, Guy.”

Patrick Roy

“I dreamed of being Ken Dryden to play on the same team as Jay LaFleur. It was living proof that you can and should dream big. When I walked through the locker room doors for the first time, I realized its greatness. Before leaving, he gave me a blow on the platesHe said, “Welcome to Canadians.” He knows that these few words will make a difference and that he will be there for you. Our most memorable encounter, in 1989, this time dressed as a Rangers, was also his big return to the Forum. The crowd blew up, a magical evening. So charming, when he gave me calendar Brace, I received a warm welcome. That night I saw a hero coming home. That night, this hero finds a way to throw flowers to his former teammates. […] I can tell you that even us, the wise, have our own picture with Jay LaFleur. Faced with the massive void created by your departure, I wanted an extension. Rest in peace my friend, everyone here knows you’re real.”

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Richard Martell

“The Guy Lafleur name was ubiquitous all over QMJHL. The Playoff Player of the Year award is called Guy Lafleur. Constantly, we saw Guy Lafleur in QMJHL, at the banquet, the trophy show, he was always there. Compassionate. He wears his heart on his sleeve. Simple, Always in good shape.Don’t want to, it feels like family when we talked to him once. […] It’s like the hockey game that ends when Jay is gone.”

Jeff Molson

“Jay LaFleur was there. He was this guy, this guy LaFleur that I know so well: a generous and warm person after his career. People realize that he was not only a star player in the Hall of Fame, but also a kind and generous man with an unparalleled sense of humor. He had time for everyone. The reason people trust so much in Guy Lafleur is his candor. He spoke from the heart, passionate of the heart. What he said, he meant. He was always honest, and that’s what Quebecers especially love about Gay Lafleur.

The best player in the best team in the world. A team player for the communities that need it most. We learned a lot from Jay. A man of sophistication and humility overshadowed his fame. His humble approach to everyone, no matter who they are, should set an example for all of us. Thanks for everything, Guy. “

Martin St. Louis

(About the guy arriving in the ring at 2pm on game days) “It’s things I’ve heard, but you’re not sure if they’re exaggerated stories. When I talk to old people, I can’t believe the time it took to prepare before Game.

What I’ve heard about “The Wise Men” is his impeccable work ethic. You can have all the talent you want in anything, but without a work ethic, you will never reach the levels you can achieve. The guy had it, apparently, and I’m not surprised.

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My dad is a big fan of Canadians and Jay LaFleur. It wasn’t long before Jay LaFleur became my idol. My first idol, for good reason: blonde hair in the wind, in the neutral zone at 100mph, and shootingHis determination to help the team win, it was easy.

Francois Legault

“He was the idol of the nation of Quebec. Today, we thank you to Guy Lafleur for all the pride he has given us.

Justin Trudeau

“It’s a moment to thank him for his deep humanity.”

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