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Friday 17 April 2020

MOURNING THE PASSING OF JIM LEARNING


All associated with the Uncle Gnarley Blog wish to join in expressing sincere condolences to the family of Jim Learning, especially his partner, Roberta Frampton Bonafiel. 

What can be said except that he brightened the spirits of those whom he met with his laughter and optimism as he contributed to his community and his province, honored his native heritage and traditions, stood up for  the principles in which he believed and passionately defended the preservation of the environment. This he did, not maliciously, but peacefully - employing his democratic rights. And those rights were ones that he was always prepared to defend, even at the expense of his liberty. 

What more could any Labradorian or Newfoundlander expect from a native son!

Rest in peace, Jim Learning.
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