Athletes of the Special Olympics had a special guest Friday. Maple Leafs General Manager Brian Burke was in town to hand out medals and talk with athletes. Burke says he feels if you go to a Special Olympics event and it doesn't warm your heart then you don't have a heart. He went on to say anyone who doesn't get touched by the respect and admiration the athletes have for each other than you have some serious mental deficiencies. Burke says he is thrilled to come and help out such a great organization and event. 
Friday, January 21, 2011
Leafs GM visits Thunder Bay's Special Olympics
Athletes of the Special Olympics had a special guest Friday. Maple Leafs General Manager Brian Burke was in town to hand out medals and talk with athletes. Burke says he feels if you go to a Special Olympics event and it doesn't warm your heart then you don't have a heart. He went on to say anyone who doesn't get touched by the respect and admiration the athletes have for each other than you have some serious mental deficiencies. Burke says he is thrilled to come and help out such a great organization and event. 