Journey for a Tobacco-Free World

August 2, 2010 was an extremely important date…and I completely forgot about it, until just now (15 days later).

August 2 was the first anniversary of the death of our very good friend and colleague, Roger Perron.

For those of you who didn’t know Roger, he was an amazing guy who died — because of the tobacco industry — way too young (56).

For more info about Roger, check the Endorsements link. Or, better yet, read his book:  My Addiction to Smoking.  Before he died, I jokingly gave him hell about that title, telling him that smoking, per se, is NOT addictive:  While nicotine is the most addictive drug known, smoking is nothing more than a habit…sometimes a very powerful habit, but still, nothing more than a habit.

A big “Hello!  And so sorry I missed the first anniversary of Roger’s passing.” to Michelle (Roger’s sister) and the rest of the family.

And to you, Roger:  I really miss you!  You volunteered to be (part of) my support crew (the driver) for my Journey for a Tobacco-Free World!  And it’s all your fault that I have to do the same 21-kilometre stretch of highway twice (both east and west), instead of a 42-kilometre stretch once, dammit!  Kidding.  Take care!