Jack Layton memorial ceremony: a perspective from inside Roy Thomson Hall Toronto 2011-08-27

The ceremony to celebrate of the life and aspirations of Jack Layton, as seen and felt inside Toronto's Roy Thomson Hall through the camera of one ordinary Canadian ...

La cérémonie pour célébrer la vie et les aspirations de Jack Layton, vue de l'intérieur de Roy Thomson Hall à Toronto à travers de la caméra d'un Canadien ordinaire ...

Video time points (actual time in parentheses):

0:01-1:25 (12:02 PM)
Celebrants of Jack Layton's life who had earlier stood in the line-up around Roy Thomson Hall (up to about 8:30 AM) on the morning of this event to obtain their wristbands now waiting in the queue to enter the hall.

1:10 (12:06 PM)
A woman in green shirt adding an additional perspective on Jack Layton's life just before entering Roy Thomson Hall

1:25 (12:15 PM)
Attendees entering Roy Thomson Hall

1:55 (12:16 PM)
Attendees obtaining printed tickets (with seat assignment) to the celebration of the life of Jack Layton

2:10 (12:18 PM)
Wreaths from various organizations on display

5:25-6:50 (12:40 PM)
Dignitaries arriving

6:50 ff
Screen showing events at Toronto City Hall at Nathan Phillips Square, from which hearse is about to leave for Roy Thomson Hall

16:25 (1:10 PM)
Pallbearers carrying coffin from Toronto City Hall to the awaiting hearse for Roy Thomson Hall

19:32 (1:14 PM) Olivia Chow, soul mate of Jack Layton, follows

25:00 (1:20 PM) Hearse leaving Nathan Phillips Square for Roy Thomson Hall


Order of Service / Déroulement des funerailles

26:35 (1:21 PM)

(EN)
Samuel Barber, Adagio for Strings
G.F. Handel, Pifa from Messiah

("The Adagio was broadcast over the radio at the announcement of Franklin D. Roosevelt's death. It was also played at the funeral of Albert Einstein and at the funeral of Princess Grace of Monaco. It was performed in 2001 at Last Night of the Proms in the Royal Albert Hall to commemorate the victims of the September 11 attacks (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRMz8fKkG2g), replacing the traditional upbeat patriotic songs. It was also played during the opening ceremonies of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. In 2004, listeners of the BBC's Today program voted Adagio for Strings the "saddest classical" work ever, ahead of "Dido's Lament" from Dido and Æneas by Henry Purcell, the "Adagietto" from Gustav Mahler's 5th symphony, Metamorphosen by Richard Strauss, and Gloomy Sunday as sung by Billie Holiday."
Source: Wikipedia--http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adagio_for_Strings)

Members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra

(FR)
Samuel Barber, Adagio pour cordes
G.F. Handel, Pifa extrait du Messie
(http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adagio_pour_cordes)

Membres de l'Orchestre symphonique de Toronto

(More description to be added as uploader's time permits ... Thank you for viewing.)
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Link to article on Jack Layton's last ride from Toronto City Hall:
http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/310861#ixzz1WHqNHbgF

Link to videos of all captured events celebrating the life of Jack Layton from the fourth week of August 2011:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL12744E89B174F068

Category:

News & Politics

Tags:

• Jack Layton
• funeral
• state funeral
• memorial
• ceremony
• Roy Thomson
• Hall
• Toronto
• August 27 2011

[LadyAccesories]

Please tell me what the name of the song is at 38:00 I love that song so much and to think that it was Jack's favorite song it brings me even closer to him and the music.

:(

[backpacktrot]

@LadyAccesories At 38:00 an organ piece was coming to an end, then ... 38:25-46:20 On screen: Paulbearers carry coffin from hearse outside Roy Thomson Hall; procession entering Roy Thomson Hall foyer In auditorium: Samuel Barber, Adagio for Strings G.F. Handel, Pifa from Messiah Members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra Samuel Barber, Adagio pour cordes G.F. Handel, Pifa extrait du Messie Membres de l'Orchestre symphonique de Toronto I hope this the piece you meant; if so, there's a Wiki page.

[JavPro13]

"Well done, good and faithful servant." You will be missed Jack, and I pray that we can rise to the challenge of making this world a better place. Thank you for all the inspiration.

[jordach545]

Jack was the Honorable Member who actually smiled and meant it. It was a smile that at times, was felt as a thorn in the side of corruption, dishonor and greed. A smile that said, we're here, and we're not going away.

The best thing we can do in honour of Jack is vote orange next election and for god sakes, volunteer and help your fellow man.

[TIM1BIG]

Adieu papa Jack :'(

[cuntsgab]

woman's time has come. spirit's time has come.

[K1PilotIRAN]

NO regret for dead of a corrupt NDP who supported Gays Pride Day and destroyed the reputation of Canadian and people of Toronto. Layton is in the Hell for promoting Anal Sex

[gungs001]

Great service

[gungs001]

truly a great man. Very humble, loveing man. No one will ever replace jack layton. The best, i will miss you dearly layton, you have done alot for me and for canadians. We love you!

[Macgroovykitty1]

Thank You for posting these videos, we were also fortunate enough to be inside but we had stage side Balcony seats and a really clear view of the family & even Harper!! so your perspective was neat to see as well.

This was one of the most moving experiences of my life!

[wheelchairdemon2008]

Thank you for recording this video and sharing it with those of us who couldn't make it to Toronto to attend the funeral to bid farewell to this most amazing, positive, and inspirational man!!! It was great to feel included.

[nitreasaig]

Thank you for taking and sharing this video, backpacktrot, now I feel like I was there too :D