I was lucky enough to be at yesterday’s Olympic hockey final between Canada and the U.S., and I’ve never seen better. The 2014 Games in Sochi, Russia, have a high mark to shoot for.
As a “TexCan” – grew up in Toronto, live in Texas – I was particularly proud to see both Canada and the United States turn in such outstanding performances in Vancouver. The U.S. finished first in overall medals, and Canada won the most gold medals ever at a single Winter Olympics.
The Games sent a message of peace and decency around the globe. The athletes competed with sportsmanship and class, and the combination of hard work (all of them) and good fortune (some more than others) made for a glorious experience. In appreciation, NBC news anchor Brian Williams wrote a thank you note to Canada. Among other words of praise, he mentioned that he felt secure without seeing any armed guards, and that it reminded him of times past, when “we used to be a more civil society.”
Read thank you note to Canada
Sports can be a powerful vehicle to bring nations together, and as a global citizen, I hope the spirit of togetherness and kindness toward others is carried home from Vancouver by both visitors and athletes.
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