R.I.P.

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Sad sad news.

Hockey player Luc Bourdon was killed Thursday afternoon when his motorcycle struck a tractor-trailer in northern New Brunswick, Canada.

Bourdon played for the Vancouver Canucks and was the first round draft pick for the team.

He was only 21-years old.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Posted: May 29, 2008 at 4:25 pm / Email this »

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Cam says – reply to this

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so sad!
Siviya says – reply to this

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I live in Vancouver and am a huge fan of the Canucks. I have seen him play hockey and it looked like he was going to have a bright future in it. It is deeply saddening and tragic. RIP LUC BOURDON.
Nat says – reply to this

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Sad RIP
laurit says – reply to this

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RIP!!!
mai says – reply to this

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second
Stef says – reply to this

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oh my god so sad…Go Canucks Go
Alice says – reply to this

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OMG NOOOO not him. RIP to the greatest, youngest canadaian player that ever lived
Chloé says – reply to this

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SAD!
Alexis says – reply to this

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That's exactly why people shouldn't have motorcycles…I bet he wasn't wearing a helmet, either. What a stupid loss. My heart goes out to his family.
Jessic says – reply to this

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This is so sad. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, and the Vancouver Canuck organization. RIP Luc.
C-Hag says – reply to this

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Aww this is really sad. My friend is an EMT and they called motorcyclist "organ donors"
vancit says – reply to this

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so sad!
luc had so much potential
the canucks will miss him greatly.
…our thoughts are with his family.
hmmmmm says – reply to this

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how sad
escape says – reply to this

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RIP. So sorry to the family and friends
NikiSh says – reply to this

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This is so sad…Gone too soon RIP from Vancouver
Catrio says – reply to this

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So sad
Jamie says – reply to this

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he was such a great hockey player i cant belive it he was only 21!! wow!!
Melani says – reply to this

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He will be missed! Very sad
trinst says – reply to this

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oh how horribly sad…his whole life in front of him together with a great career.
j says – reply to this

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Re: Alexis – What in the heck are you talking about? Guaranteed he WAS wearing a helmut. Unfortunately accidents happen and regardless of what vehicle you are riding in/on a collision with a tractor trailer is almost certain death.
My thoughts are with his family. RIP Luc Bourdon.
kelly2 says – reply to this

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Oh, Man. That's sad.
Cindy( says – reply to this

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So sad!! R.I.P
nk says – reply to this

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awwwww!
my thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
trinst says – reply to this

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Re: mai – Someone has died here and you are worried about being "second"….get some help freak!
that s says – reply to this

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its a pity.
when are people going to realize how dangerous motorcycles are?
if i owned a sports team, no player would be allowed to ride one.
how many athletes get into motorcycle accidents? TOO MANY!!!
rachel says – reply to this

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:( so sad
vancityrockgirl says – reply to this

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so sad!
luc had so much potential
the canucks will miss him greatly!
…thoughts go out to his family.
RIP luc!
Gigi says – reply to this

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1st?
crazy says – reply to this

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why does perez care?

search: crazyunicorns
Al says – reply to this

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So depressing. My thoughts and heart go out to the friends and family
Roberto Mezza says – reply to this

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R.I.P
:"(
Lovely says – reply to this

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RIP. Its so sad when people die and they haven't even lived to truly experience life.
Nicole says – reply to this

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aww thats sad. =(
BIANCA says – reply to this

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sad days :[
Kelste says – reply to this

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:(
Bondag says – reply to this

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Thats so sad,i heard he was a very talented player.He will be missed.
amyy says – reply to this

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so sad
Cece says – reply to this

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:(..
chea b says – reply to this

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first!
G says – reply to this

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Good riddance!
fallon says – reply to this

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so sad! i saw him play a couple months ago
poop says – reply to this

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fifth?
klepto says – reply to this

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Such a shame
jj says – reply to this

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hey
Canuck says – reply to this

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It breaks my heart to hear this news. He will be very much missed in Vancouver.
elle says – reply to this

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How awful! I will be praying for his friends and family during this difficult time
jim says – reply to this

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how sad, thats why motorcycles suck
laila says – reply to this

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ill send my deepest prayers. wow, only 21.
maybe says – reply to this

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Re: j –
couldnt disagree with you more. there are no safety devices on motorcycles.
no seat belts and no airbags. if you get into a car accident, good chance you'll walk away. if you get in a motorcycle accident, good chance you wont walk away. BASIC COMMON SENSE!!!!
W says – reply to this

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How sad!
katie says – reply to this

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so sad
luis says – reply to this

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God bless.
Gwen says – reply to this

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Ouch. Honestly, never heard of him in my life, but I always cringe when I read about people getting in road accidents. Got to be one of the worst ways to die. 21? Sad. Way too young.
Kelsey says – reply to this

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Thank you Perez for your thoughts and prayers, he was a great player with lots of potential. he will be missed dearly
Grega says – reply to this

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Not only has the NHL lost a great player, Canada has lost a great son.
m says – reply to this

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Very sad…it was actually early this morning outside Shippagan. He was one of the future faces of hockey…
Jon says – reply to this

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So Sad!! He was really hot
meliss says – reply to this

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lame! that's horrible
236 says – reply to this

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very sad.
condolences to the Bourdon family and friends.

the kid had the chance to be a star d-man in the big league.

again, very sad.
lalala says – reply to this

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r.i.p my fellow canuck.

22nd?
Kat says – reply to this

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This is very sad and our hearts go out to this young man's family. Motorcycles suck!
Stepher says – reply to this

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Too young!! Motorcycles should be outlawed immediately.
J says – reply to this

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So sad, I just saw it on CBC right before Simpsons came on and I am only a few hours away from where this took place (somewhat Southern New Brunswick). I watched him play on both Team Canada and with the Canucks. My thoughts and prayers go to his family.
Lucian says – reply to this

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OMG! he was only 21! it's soo sad. RIP Luc.
Sarah says – reply to this

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aw thats so sad

R.I.P x
Laura says – reply to this

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I've watched Luc play his games all throughout his QMJHL seasons. He will be sadly missed! RIP Luc. xo
Aimee says – reply to this

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Being a diehard Devils/Hockey fan, I am very sad about this. RIP luc, you'll be greatly missed. My heart and prayers go out to his family, friends & the Canucks organization.

RIP Buddy.
mo says – reply to this

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too sad
Canadi says – reply to this

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Re: Alexis – For your info, because you obviously didn't do your research, helmets are mandatory in Canada.
U.A. says – reply to this

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He absolutely was wearing a helmut, that's the law here in New Brunswick. That won't keep you from breaking your neck or anything else, unfortunately, I lost a friend in high school and an uncle in motorcycle accidents.

New Brunswick lost another precious son, RIP.
BeBe says – reply to this

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My thoughts & prayers go out to his family. How sad and how unfortunate.
:( says – reply to this

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Re: Alexis – if he was on a motorcycle, he WAS wearing a helmet so that was pointless to say. when you're on a motorcycle, no matter how much protective gear, you're no match for a tractor-trailer. I've lost too many friends in motorcycle accidents who did EVERYTHING right.

What a sad loss of life, Rest in Peace.
Meliss says – reply to this

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Thank you Perez for bringing this to everybodies attention. This is why Canada loves you.
I am also a huge Canucks fan and his presence on the ice will be missed greatly. He had much talent and a promising future. R.I.P
P.S Alexis, it is the LAW to wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle in Canada.
Flames says – reply to this

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I extend my heartfelt condolences to Luc Bourdon's family and friends, and to the entire Vancouver Canucks organization, plus to his fans. It would have been a joy to see him play against Calgary. -Flames Fan
Vancou says – reply to this

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I live in Vancouver and i just want to say that Luc Bourdon was a kick ass player, so much passion for the game! My thoughts and prayers go out to his family,
He meant alot to the team as well as vancouver!
RIP LUC BOURDON.
K says – reply to this

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That's awful news. As an Oiler fan, I do recall Bourdon in a match up or two between the two teams. I also watched this kid in the 2006 world juniors and 2007 as well. But you don't wish this to happen on your worst enemy's team. RIP buddy.
Robyn says – reply to this

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I am going to miss you on the ice!!! R.I.P.
Fi says – reply to this

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That is so sad. He was so young and talented. RIP.
joeblo says – reply to this

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@ #9 Alexis… i'm sure he was wearing a helmet, in Canada they are mandatory in all provinces, unlike the States where it's optional in many places, which amazes me since it's such common sense, then again in the states seatbelts weren't even mandatory in all states either until recent years, that is even if they are now?
R.I.P says – reply to this

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Re: Gigi –
How can you say 1st sum1 died?! R.I.P Luc only 21 and youth is indeed one of the few blessing in life.
pc says – reply to this

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it's so sad when good-looking people die.
Joe says – reply to this

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A fine young Canadian. RIP.
someon says – reply to this

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TO ALL THE PEOPLE WHO THINK MOTORCYCLES ARE THE REASON THAT SO MANY PEOPLE ARE KILLED IN MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS:

THE PEOPLE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLES ARE NOT THE PROBLEM

THE IDIOTS DRIVING IN CARS,TRUCKS,SUV'S AND SO FORTH ARRREEE THE PROBLEM!!!!! IF PEOPLE ON THE ROAD WERE MORE AWARE AND CAUTIOUS THERE WOULD BE FARRR LESS ACCIDENTS!!!!!!!!!!!

I KNOW SOMEONE WHO WAS KILLED ON A MOTORCYCLE BY A DRUNK DUMB ASS UNDER-AGE GIRL WHO PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF HIM ONLY ALLOWING HIM 3 FEET TO TRY AND STOP!!!!!!!
HE WASN'T HURTING ANYONE
HE WAS NOT SPEEDING
HE WAS WEARING A HELMET
HE WAS OUT HAVING A SAFE QUICK RIDE AND A IDIOT TEENAGER TOOK THAT AWAY FROM HIM!!!!!

DO NOT BLAME THE PERSON ON THE MOTORCYCLE FOR ENJOYING THEIR LIFE

BLAME THE MORONS IN THE CARS WHO HAVE NO RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE ON THE MOTORCYCLES AND SHOW NO CAUTION

AND FOR ALL YOU PEOPLE WHO KEEP POSITNG

"I BET HE WASNT WEARING A HELMET"

SCREW YOU!!!!!!!!
WERE YOU THERE?

THANKS!
sarah says – reply to this

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whoa perez im glad u but this story up, i was in shock, very sad..RIP LUC
Jenna says – reply to this

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Re: Alexis – That's one of the stupidest presuptions I've ever heard. You are an idiot. I hope something even worst happens to you for saying that.
Kim says – reply to this

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This is the same stretch of highway that I had a serious accident on in November 2006 - lots of twisty turns and I'm not surprised that there is another death. My thoughts are with his family.
Meliss says – reply to this

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Shocking news from my mom this morning. My boyfriend played with him for the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles. He was a great guy. Thoughts and prayers to his family and girlfriend. rip Luc xox
Jes says – reply to this

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awwww. so sad! RIP.
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i hope his family is doing well.
Marie says – reply to this

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Thank you Perez for putting this story up…this is so sad, only 21

Repose en paix Luc
Meliss says – reply to this

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By the way Perez, thank you for posting this.
FROM V says – reply to this

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RIP LUC
Sabrin says – reply to this

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Like everybody else, my thoughts and prayers go to Luc Bourdon and his family. May he rest in peace.
From Victoria BC Canada (just across the pond from Vancouver)
canuck says – reply to this

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we're going to miss u, luc. we loved watching u play. go canucks! your fellow Canadians are so sad. RIP
Bethany says – reply to this

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So sad. We miss you Luc. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
I was happy that you put this up here.
Sarah says – reply to this

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Very very sad–showed a lot of promise for a new player! My heart goes out to his family!
Carrie says – reply to this

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Re: Alexis –
You're a moron. Who are you to presume that he wasn't wearing a helmet? Way to disrespect the dead.

I am a die hard fan of the Canucks, and when I woke up to this news this morning, I was utterly heartbroken and cried for a good hour. I had the pleasure of meeting Luc Bourdon when he was still playing junior hockey. He was a very kind, friendly, funny, down-to-earth person He will be sorely missed.

Rest in peace, Luc. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Bourdon family.
Linny says – reply to this

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I really appreciate you posting about this Perez. Luc was a very promising player, and a huge loss to our Vancouver team
My condolences go out to his family in this very difficult time.
Anna says – reply to this

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Re: that s –
k. not just motorcycles get in accidents honey. so quit being quick to judge motorcycles. motorcycles arent the problem. its bad drivers.
nat x says – reply to this

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rip x
Corley says – reply to this

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Thank you Perez for writing about this and shining some light on a person that will be greatly missed. RIP Luc Bourdon… You'll be missed

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