Thousands of people are mourning Gord Downie in his hometown of Kingston.
People lined up in Springer Market Square last night with flowers and to sign a book of condolences for the Canadian icon. All the while The Tragically Hip’s music played in the background.
Community remembering Gord. pic.twitter.com/UefpNlQRzq
— City of Kingston – Municipal Government (@cityofkingston) October 18, 2017
Downie, the lead singer of the band, died surrounded by family Tuesday night after a two-year-long battle with brain cancer. Many people who made the trek to Kingston said the Hip and Downie were the soundtrack to their lives.
The #ygk community is feeling the loss of Gord.
Thank you @KingstonTransit pic.twitter.com/0mN1JIsXRq— City of Kingston (@cityofkingston) October 18, 2017