[Leica] ORDER of CANADA PRESENTATION & PRIME MINISTER of CANADA? :-)

[leica at jayburleson.com (Jay Burleson)]

Fantastic Ted, can't wait to see the pictures!

Jay

On 2/18/2016 5:49 PM, Ted Grant wrote:
> Hi Crew,
>
> Well home now 24 hours still recovering the most amazing lifetime events
> I've ever encountered.
>
> As you know I flew to Canada's capital, Ottawa, to receive the most
> prestigious award a Canadian civilian can receive in recognition of
> contributions to his country and above and beyond his/her career.
>
> For our USA cousin's I understand it's similar to  your "PRESIDENTAIL
> AWARD."
>
>
>
> Ok so that was the number one event. J TOTALLY BREATH TAKING!
>
> I suppose the 2nd event was on a par. "I was introduced to our new Prime
> Minister Justin  Trudeau. Who's father Pierre Trudeau is the subject in my
> most famous photograph! The Prime Minister sliding down a stair case hand
> rail his arms high in the air! .... in "ONE CLICK!" M6 Leica film camera
> 1968 when he became the Prime Minister.
>
> I hearing laughter behind me as I descended the stairs, turned and there he
> was arms on high sliding at me! Camera up! "CLICK!" No tech stuff involved!
> "SEE, CLICK!" J J
>
> On historical levels? In Archives Canada it is considered the most iconic
> political photograph in the history of Canada to date!  Damn, I was quick 
> in
> my youth! J J J Just kidding folks! J
>
> In any event the PM was as charming as could be and very pleased to get an
> 11X14 mounted and matted 100 years archival photo of his Dad!
>
>
>
> I have a few photos from both events and we'll get them posted this 
> weekend.
>
>
> cheers all,
>
>   Dr. ted  OC