Ryan Smith Day in Edmonton

THE EDMONTON SUN REPORTED:

"Mayor Don Iveson proclaimed April 12 “Ryan Smyth Day” in Edmonton on the day of the longtime Oilers forward’s retirement.
Iveson made the proclamation Saturday morning on Oilers TV, citing Smyth’s popularity and achievements in the National Hockey League as well as his off-ice contributions to the Stollery Children’s Hospital and Inner City High School in Edmonton."

To add our voice to this already huge cheer from the city of Edmonton...

WELL DONE RYAN.

WELL DONE: for being the excellent hockey player with grit and determination.
                        : for being the hockey player declared to be "CAPTAIN CANADA" reflecting the pride and determination with which you represented our country in international play for 3 decades.
                        : for proudly representing Edmonton to the country, the NHL, and the hockey world.

BUT MORE THAN ALL THAT...

WELL DONE: for being a man of intergrity in everyday little things.
                       : for choosing family over fame and fortune.
                       : for being honest with your feelings even when others did not understand or relate.
                       : for being a husband first... a dad second and everything else third.
                       : for being an example what a real man looks like and acts like.
                       : for making the tough call to step aside when pride could tell you otherwise.

AND LASTLY AND MOST IMPORTANTLY...

WELL DONE: for being a honest follower of Jesus. Being real, and still a Christian. Refusing to allow culture to, in anyway lead you away from your faith.  To live so your actions are more clear than anything you would say. ( a rare feat indeed )

 
So on behalf of myself, my family and the entire WECA family. WELL DONE!