17 June 2011

Disappointment.

What could've been a monumental day in Vancouver's history turned in to one of the most disappointing moments for me as a Canadian and a Vancouverite.

It was game 7 of the final round of the Stanley Cup finals between the Vancouver Canucks and the Boston Bruins and the Canucks lost 4-0. While most Canuck fans left the many viewing spots around Vancouver disappointed, some deemed it necessary to take their frustration out on the streets of one of the most liveable cities in the world.


Cars lit on fire, windows smashed, store fronts broken into...the streets of downtown Vancouver quickly turned into a full scale riot.


Having lived there for over three years and as someone who frequently visits, it upsets me to see a city I love fall victim to this kind of madness and chaos. 


To those who started the riots, why?
To those who stayed and watched, why?

To those who took control, thank you.
To those who helped clean up, thank you.


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