Thanks to the Olympic Athletes

Over the last 15 days I have watched the Olympics in London with interest with high hopes for the Canadian athletes. The young men and women who competed for Canada should be very proud of their achievements. Many outdid themselves and although our medal count was not as high as we as a country had hoped, our athletes did themselves and our Country proud.  

In addition to the Canadian athletes, my thanks go out to all of the young men and women from every country who competed. These athletes should be proud of themselves and their countries should be proud of them. To compete at the highest level is an honour that each athlete will remember for the rest of their lives. The athletes have honoured themselves and their countries with their positive attitude and their dedication to the spirit of the games.

The coaches, managers, trainers, medical and equipment personnel that helped each team also should be thanked for their dedication to the team.

Finally, to the friends and the families of the athletes who have been there when no one else was and who were the difference makers, encouraging the athletes when they needed the support, thank you.