DURSO | Guy Lafleur’s family is honored to see Highway 50 renamed in honor of the former player. An honor that adds to the many others received over the past year.
“We didn’t see the year go by,” said Lise Lafleur, one of the Blond Demon’s four sisters. There were several tributes and ceremonies in his honor.”
“We don’t realize he’s gone. However, when I’m home alone, I think about it and tell myself we won’t see him again. That’s when it comes to get me.”
“It looks like despite everything that’s going on, he’s still here. Sometimes I wonder where he is.
Seeing that Highway 50 was renamed in her brother’s honor fills her and her family with pride.
“It’s happening in our hometown and in our region,” she said. We’re used to Guy receiving honours, but this is big. We won’t be there anymore, but the Autobahn will still be there. It’s hard to do.”
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At the side of Martin Lafleur, he still experienced special emotions at this ceremony.
“It’s an emotional but positive day. It’s an amazing tribute to have a highway named after my father.
“It’s really a source of pride for us.”
The provincial government quickly considered highlighting Lafleur’s career and contribution to Quebec society. The Lafleur family was approached shortly after the legendary hockey player’s death. In order to establish the rules of toponymy, a period of one year had to be observed before proceeding with the ceremony, which took place on Tuesday.
“We quickly agreed that Highway 50 would bear my father’s name.”
He still thinks and talks to his father every day.
“It was difficult for me to mourn. By attending events in his honor, I can keep him close. It helps me a lot and relieves the pain.”
He also has a miniature replica of the Thurso statue at home.
“We talk to each other very often. I ask him all sorts of things. Only good things.”