From George and Cleo
I had the honour of hearing Marc Garneau speak once — I think it was at a Hot Docs lecture — and I’ve never forgotten the clarity and quiet strength in his voice. He spoke not just as an astronaut or politician, but as someone deeply committed to service, to curiosity, and to the future.
Learning of his passing hit me harder than I expected. Marc wasn’t just the first Canadian in space — he was the kind of person who made you believe that excellence and humility could go hand in hand. He didn’t set out to be an astronaut, but he became a symbol of possibility for a generation. And he carried that same sense of duty into public office, where he served with grace and intelligence for over a decade.
What struck me most was how others spoke of him. His wife Pam said he faced his final days with the same strength and clarity that defined his life. And astronaut Dave Williams reminded us that the dreams of today’s kids — to one day reach space — are part of Marc’s lasting legacy.
We lost a pioneer. A quiet hero. But the path he helped blaze will remain.
Rest in peace, Marc Garneau.
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