Toronto Remembers Gord Downie with a singalong

Hundreds gathered in Nathan Philips Square in Toronto to remember Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie with a singalong.

Lead by Choir! Choir! Choir! they sang Tragically Hip standards like “Bobcaygeon”, “Courage”, “Ahead By A Century” and some more.

The Mayor of Toronto John Tory posted this on Twitter:

Last night in Toronto, a beautiful tribute to Gord Downie in Nathan Phillips Square by @choirchoirchoir. #TorontoSingsForGord pic.twitter.com/ABYX9lwxqB

— John Tory (@JohnTory) October 25, 2017

As expected many posted while there as well

That night in #Toronto ???? Thanks to @choirchoirchoir we came together, filled the Square, looked up to the Gord above and said “Hey man, thanks” ?? #gorddownie #tragicallyhip #music #legacy #choirchoirchoir #singitloud #singitproud #nodressrehearsalthisisourlife

A post shared by Leila B (@leila_deborah) on Oct 24, 2017 at 9:39pm PDT

Had a really really nice night. My heart is finally feeling a little lighter ?? Being surrounded by so much love… there are no words. Canada kicks so much ass you guys ???????? @gorddownieofficial thank you for bringing the city together, we just wish you could’ve seen it.. . . . . . #LoveForGord #InGordWeTrust #GordDownie #SecretPath #TheTragicallyHip #Canada #Toronto #ForChanieWenjack #TheNext150 #FuckCancer #Love #Music #CanadianMusic #Poet #NolanFox #Community #???????? #??

A post shared by Margo Vella (@margo_0) on Oct 24, 2017 at 8:42pm PDT

From the Toronto Star YouTube: