Check out my new “BOB ACKLES” tribute image - about the sudden passing of one of the B.C. Lions and CFL’s most influential and respected men - in the “StraightJAB“ section.

IF anyone would like a Hi-Rez version of this image you can download it HERE.

Look for my next “StraightJAB” (#46) sports cartoon - about Justin Morneau winning the MLB Home-Run Derby at the All Star game - in the Georgia Straight this week.

Check out my new “GILLIS ROLLS THE DICE” sports cartoon - about the Vancouver Canucks GM, Mike Gillis, free agency tactics - in the “StraightJAB“ section.

Look for my next “StraightJAB” (#45) sports cartoon - a tribute image to BOB ACKLES of the B.C. Lions - in the Georgia Straight this week.

Check out my new “IN LIKE A LION…” sports cartoon - about the Vancouver Canucks GM, Mike Gillis, failed attempts at the 2008 NHL draft to make a trade - in the “StraightJAB“ section.

Look for my next “StraightJAB” (#44) sports cartoon - about the Vancouver Canucks GM, Mike Gillis, free agency tactics - in the Georgia Straight this week.

Check out my new “LIONS TORN” sports cartoon - about the B.C. Lions decision to pick a #1 quarterback - in the “StraightJAB“ section.

Look for my next “StraightJAB” (#43) sports cartoon - about the Vancouver Canucks GM, Mike Gillis, 2008 NHL entry draft - in the Georgia Straight this week.

Check out my new “CAPTAIN CANUCK” sports cartoon - a tribute image to Trevor Lindens retirement from the Vancouver Canucks - in the “StraightJAB“ section.

Look for my next “StraightJAB” (#42) sports cartoon - about the B.C. Lions decision to pick a #1 quarterback - in the Georgia Straight this week.

IF anyone wants to purchase a copy (download or print) of the LINDEN tribute image click on this button:

Check out my new “LUC BOURDON” sports cartoon - a tribute image commemorating Luc’s life, passion and loss - in the “StraightJAB“ section.

Look for my next “StraightJAB” (#41) sports cartoon - my tribute image to TREVOR LINDEN’s career / retirement - in the Georgia Straight this week.

IF anyone wants to download a hi-rez version of the LINDEN tribute image I’ll be putting it up on LULU.com next week.

Check out my new “COACH ‘V’ GETS AN EXTENSION” sports cartoon - about the Canucks giving their coach a contract extension (seemingly against all odds) - in the “StraightJAB“ section.

Look for my next “StraightJAB” (#40) sports cartoon - my tribute image to LUC BOURDON - in the Georgia Straight this week.

IF anyone wants to download a hi-rez version of the tribute image just click on the link below and you can save a copy. I have to say it was one of the toughest images I’ve ever had to create and hope that, in some small way, it helps to celebrate his life and bring some comfort to everyone.

LUC BOURDON tribute image

This BLOG is primarily focused on the lighter side of sports. My weekly cartoons take a look at things from a different angle and try to comment on a given issue or find the humor in others. Sports, for so many reasons, can be taken far too seriously and I try to have fun with that.

Today’s news of Luc Bourdon’s sudden and tragic passing really puts all of that into perspective.

Luc was a great young defenceman with the Vancouver Canucks, an up and coming talent who was just beginning to find his stride. My thoughts are with his family, friends and Canucks fans across the globe. I’m sure all sports fans will join me in saying too soon Luc, too soon.

UPDATE: Look for my StraightJAB tribute to Luc next Thursday in June 5th’s Georgia Straight.

RIP Luc…

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Check out my new “MONSTER CUP FINAL” sports cartoon - about the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings Stanley Cup Final series - in the “StraightJAB“ section.

Look for my next “StraightJAB” (#39) sports cartoon - about Canucks coach Alain Vigneault’s contract extension - in the Georgia Straight this week.

Check out my TWO new sports cartoons, “MAKING A PITCH” - about the Vancouver Whitecaps ongoing frustration with their waterfront stadium talks between the Vancouver Port Authority, and “SUNS KNICKED” - about the Phoenix Suns loss of their coach Mike D’Antoni to the New York Knicks in the “StraightJAB“ section.

Look for my next “StraightJAB” (#38 ) sports cartoon - about the Penguins / Wings cup final match-up, in the Georgia Straight this week.