The sudden passing of Tooker Gomberg leaves us saddened and contemplative.
One of Canada's most daring and courageous political figures, Tooker was a friend, co-conspirator and guiding light to so many of us.
A selfless trailblazer, Tooker's absence will be felt in Canada's environmental, labour, social justice, human rights, arts and music communities - and around the world.
We invite you to join in reflection, mourning and
celebration of such an exemplary writer, activist, politician, videographer and comedian.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Tooker's family and to Angela, his soulmate
of 17 years.

Please bring a bicycle bell and also feel free to
bring a photo of Tooker ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Tooker & Angela's Website: http://www.greenspiration.org
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Montreal TOOKER GOMBERG MEMORIAL & CELEBRATION, Thurs. Mar 25
by:Friends of Tooker

Time:
Start: Thursday, 03/25/2004 - 19:00 hr
End: Thursday, 03/25/2004 - 22:00 hr

Venue:
Montreal,
Thursday March 25, 7:00 p.m.,
Cyclo Nord-Sud,
7235 St. Urbain

We mourn the passing of long-time
environmental- and social-justice activist
Tooker Gomberg
(August 12, 1955 - March 3, 2004)
Please join us at the following public services to honour and remember Tooker:

-Montreal, Thursday March 25, 7:00 p.m.,
Cyclo Nord-Sud,7235 St. Urbain
-Halifax, Sunday March 28, 7 p.m. (location TBA)
_Vancouver in Mid-April, (Date, Time & location TBA)

The sudden passing of Tooker Gomberg leaves us saddened and contemplative.
One of Canada's most daring and courageous political figures, Tooker was a friend, co-conspirator and guiding light to so many of us.
A selfless trailblazer, Tooker's absence will be felt in Canada's environmental, labour, social justice, human rights, arts and music communities - and around the world.
We invite you to join in reflection, mourning and
celebration of such an exemplary writer, activist, politician, videographer and comedian.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Tooker's family and to Angela, his soulmate
of 17 years.

Please bring a bicycle bell and also feel free to
bring a photo of Tooker ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Tooker & Angela's Website: http://www.greenspiration.org
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Also see: Tooker Gomberg Memorial Discussion Forum
http://www.planetfriendly.net/gomberg/

(2) ONLINE DISCUSSION, COMMUNITY, LINKS
Whether or not you can attend the memorial, you can join
the many others whose lives were touched by Tooker, online.
A memorial discussion and announcements forum has
been created on the web. It's a place where you can read
about Tooker, his life and the many people he inspired.
You can also find links to Tooker's writings; hear about
upcoming memorials and events; and share your own
feelings and memories.
To visit the forum, go to http://www.planetfriendly.net
and click "Tooker Gomberg Discussion", near top right.
(Direct link: http://www.planetfriendly.net/tooker )
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(3) MEMORIAL FUNDS
Two funds have been created, to support grassroots
ecological work in Canada, true to Tooker's ideals.
Tooker Gomberg Greenspiration Fund (charitable receipts issued)
or
Tooker Gomberg Activist Fund (non-charitable)
If you cannot attend the Toronto Memorial,
you can mail contributions to:
P.O. Box 1242 Place du Parc Station,
Montreal, Quebec, H2X 4A7
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In honor of Tooker CRITICAL MASS with EARTH FLAGS
Friday, March 26

FIND or MAKE an Earth Flag & put it on your bike for Critical Mass bike Ride(Tooker most of the time had an Earth flag on his) & dress up colorfully he was-is such a colorfull spirit!

(4) CRITICAL MASS - FRIDAY MARCH 26th - 6pm
On the last Friday of every month, cyclists around the
world gather in groups of dozens, hundreds, or thousands
and take to the streets for a casual ride, with the motto
"We Aren't Blocking Traffic, We ARE Traffic."
The March 2004 Critical Mass ride, in many cities, has
been dedicated to our two-wheeled friend Tooker. On
March 26th, please join us as we carry on this vibrant
tradition that Tooker loved dearly.

Activists across Canada have requested that people wear
black for this bike ride. We all know, however, that Tooker
rarely wore black and would probably want us to dress up
in costumes, as he did so often! SO, for those who want to
respect both wishes, we've come up with a list of black
costumes for you! Zorro, a penguin, Darth Vader, a nun,
the Shadow, Dracula, Cat Woman or some goth dude.
Let's make this the biggest Mass Ride Toronto has ever
seen!
For more info, contact Geoff: gmacbride (at) hotmail.com
Links to Critical Mass rides worldwide:
http://dmoz.org/Sports/Cycling/Commuting_and_Advocacy/Critical_Mass/
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(5) TRIBUTE FOR TOOKER
Tooker had faith in life: that the earth will sustain us if we sustain it.
Tooker had faith in people: that we could do better.
He had faith in community: that the city could be a caring and healthful place.
The city must be part of the ecosystem, not a burden.
To be sustainable, our economics must nurture life, not harm it.
He fought for global justice.
On all fronts, he was a man of peace.
I shall remember Tooker for his love of life.
As a friend, he is like the trees he cherished.
He planted seeds among us.
He harboured life, and does still.
The tree falls, but is ever renewing.
The tree is not separate from life, and cannot be separated.
The tree, and Tooker, are life's gift.
The tree, the spider's web, the butterfly... All things are one.
A sacred mystery.
Our separation is an illusion.
Grief lies in appearances, and both will pass.
Life is eternal.
In our hearts, Tooker remains. .
~ Geoffrey Pounder
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(6) TOOKER MEMORIAL ZINE
We're trying to compile a zine to hand out at the memorial.
Please send submissions of poems, inspiring quotes
or art by Friday March 19th, 12 noon.
Send submissions to lindsay (at) resist.ca
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(7) ONLINE SUPPORT FORUMS
We've just created two on-line mutual-support forums/
discussions -- for activists, environmentalists and friends:
(1) ACTIVIST SUPPORT FORUM - A place to share your
worries, troubles, frustrations, fears - and offer others
much-needed feedback, support and inspiration:
http://www.planetfriendly.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=21
(2) CREATING STRONGER COMMUNITY - On-line Forum.
Share your thoughts and ideas on how to create stronger,
healthier community for activists, environmentalists and others:
http://www.planetfriendly.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=18
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Tooker & Angela's Website: http://www.greenspiration.org
Discussion, Links, Community: http://www.planetfriendly.net/gomberg/
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www.greenspiration.org

http://www.cyclonordsud.org/