Stompin' Tom Connors memorial

Thousands gathered in Peterborough, Ont., for a public memorial to Stompin' Tom Connors on Wednesday, March 13. Canadians are celebrating this musical icon who gave us memorable songs such as "The Hockey Song," "Sudbury Saturday Night," "Bud The Spud," and "Tillsonburg." Connors passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, due to natural causes.

1 - 8 of 24

1 - 24 of 24

4 of 24 photos

A tribute is shown on the scoreboard to the late country singer Stompin' Tom Connors who died today at age 77 while the Toronto Maple Leafs play the Ottawa Senators during the third period of their NHL hockey game in Toronto, March 6, 2013. Connors' classic number "The Hockey Song" is played over the speakers every night during the third period at Toronto Maple Leafs home game. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY ENTERTAINMENT ... more
A tribute is shown on the scoreboard to the late country singer Stompin' Tom Connors who died today at age 77 while the Toronto Maple Leafs play the Ottawa Senators during the third period of their NHL hockey game in Toronto, March 6, 2013. Connors' classic number "The Hockey Song" is played over the speakers every night during the third period at Toronto Maple Leafs home game. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY ENTERTAINMENT OBITUARY) less