As some of the face book friends know this has not been the best week. Tom Hanson, one of CP's top photographers collapsed playing hockey in Ottawa earlier this week. I had the pleasure of traveling with Tom on many foreign trips. Always entertaining Tom was also a great seatmate. He and I would talk guitars or motorcycles over the Atlantic. He also taught me how to survive sleeping on the PM's plan. The secret, bring your thermarest mattress. Lets you crash on the floor of the airbus and actually get some real rest.
I would encourage everyone to do a Google Image search for Tom Hanson Canadian Press. You will see a history of photos that covers the world and Canada over last decade or two.
Last time I talk to him he was congratulating me on my new job in China. It was a brief conversation but I parted with handshake and a promise of beers when Harper finally gets off his duff and engages China. I guess that beer will have to wait a little longer....
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