Support for Humboldt in the Okanagan going strong on Jersey Day

OKANAGAN – Hockey sticks are already out across the Okanagan showing support for the tragedy in Humboldt, but residents up and down the valley are posting photos of themselves wearing jerseys to honour those killed and injured last week.

Last Friday, April 6, the Humboldt Broncos were headed for a playoff game on their team bus when it collided with a semi-truck near Tisdale, Sask.

Fourteen members of the team, including the head coach, bus driver and team captain, were killed with two more dying in hospital since.

The tragedy has shaken the hockey-loving country, with many Okanagan residents wearing sports jerseys today, April 12, to show their support for the families of the victims.

Great to join so many in #Summerland, the #Okanagan and right across the country to show support for @HumboldtBroncos by wearing #jerseysforhumboldt. This is Canada, we play together and we grieve together. #humboltstrong pic.twitter.com/R8izooktyk

— Dan Albas (@DanAlbas) April 12, 2018

Penticton Government Staff Support for Humboldt

Many sticks lean outside the Rockets dressing room to accompany the green candle burning in memory of those we tragically lost as we continue to mourn and as we keep all of those affected in our thoughts and in our hearts #Humboldtstrong #PrayersForHumboldt ???? pic.twitter.com/ME8VdrnkNN

— Kelowna Rockets (@Kelowna_Rockets) April 9, 2018

As I was driving down the streets of kelowna this morning I saw so many hockey sticks out on peoples front porches. I instantly started crying, my heart is so happy to see that #humboldtstrong ????

— kenzie (@kenzistef) April 10, 2018

KGH support for Humboldt!!! #humboldtstrong pic.twitter.com/HGT6YQlk0P

— patty scott (@pattyscott14) April 12, 2018

#JerseysForHumboldt

We see you. We hear you. We love you.

We are all #HumboldtStrong.

— Humboldt Broncos (@HumboldtBroncos) April 12, 2018

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