Just a brief moment.

For those of you living in Canada, you already know that Jack Layton, the leader of our opposition in the House of Commons - and the leader of the NDP party - died yesterday.

The entire country is feeling the loss of not only a charismatic, passionate politician (who was, shockingly enough, likable), but also feeling sadness born of watching someone labour ceaseless their entire life, only to to miss out on the fruits of their labours.

We've lost a tireless fighter.

And for those wandering in from other countries, I can only leave you this note as evidence of unique political and personal grace:

http://media.thestar.topscms.com/acrobat/a8/44/ffee8eaa4928bb2bc366f943f7af.pdf