David Hutchison  

As I write, I am still listening to the closing ceremonies and what a great job. What a great experience for all of us. The streets are still crowded with people from all over the world, but tomorrow it will be back to normal. No, I don't think so, it will be a long time before normal is back, if ever.

The world has seen us and how can they be anything, but amazed. They have seen the beauty of the land, its people and more than ever, they will want to come and live here, to experience us and be one of us.  We are part of the world stage now and we have to expect more visitors than ever.

Yes, there will be a legacy left behind, not just for us, but for the world. They will come again to compete. We will not have it on this scale, but we will have world championship in many disciplines most of us are new too and when they come again, we won't hesitate to buy tickets and celebrate once more.

To all those teal suited volunteers, thank you for all your hard work and patience. You were the face of us that helped those lost, confused, missing and all are grateful for you assistance. Let those warm hearts be your legacy.

But mostly, I just wanted to say thank you, to all of those from our greater Metro Vancouver area who stood patiently waiting, helping, cheering and most of all, for understanding. You were marvelous!

See you soon,

David

david@transitionsadvertising.com

David Hutchison is President of Transitions Advertising www.transitionsadvertising.com Canada’s creative voice of seniors advertising. David is Board President of Promoting a Culture of Peace for Children Society of BC www.wartoystopeaceart.com