We asked and you delivered!
Since announcing that Henry Burris would be honoured at this Saturday’s game, an outpouring of fans from across Canada have shared their well wishes on social media by using the hashtag #ThanksHank.
#ThanksHank @HenryBurris for ALWAYS going out of your way and giving of your time to make the kids feel special pic.twitter.com/mwHdGNDQoR
— Dustin (@bruinz19) September 7, 2017
#ThanksHank for everything a Grey Cup champion Ottawa football fan could of wished for.
— Bill & Kathy Adair (@bkadair) September 6, 2017
#ThanksHank for always being genuinely interested in the services that the @DistressCentreO offers & being the reason I got into football! pic.twitter.com/cnMrqejq7U
— Leslie S (@leslielscott) September 6, 2017
@HenryBurris Henry you’re a great football player and better man. Miss you in Calgary #ThanksHank
— Stuart Blakley (@hitmenfan18) September 6, 2017
What if #RNation wore BURRIS Jerseys at the game on Saturday! If you have one, wear it on his special day! #ThanksHank
— BigJoeFan (@BigJoeFan1) September 6, 2017
#ThanksHank Just wanted to say how much I appreciate your sense of community. Leaders like you do not come around often.
— Ricky Stretch (@rickystretch) September 6, 2017
For reigniting the city’s passion for CFL football, and showing a new generation of fans what it means to be champions, we say #ThanksHank! pic.twitter.com/I0O5ZkI7cJ
— The LumberJoes (@LumberJoes) September 6, 2017
#ThanksHank my bro. Thank u for being a role model for me. Your kindness and friendship hasn’t been lost on me. You deserve everything good! pic.twitter.com/133bTCrZbz
— NB (@SupermanBanner) September 6, 2017
#ThanksHank my fav memory is off the field. We met u at McMahon before a game and the 1st thing you said was “so you have a new girlfriend?”
— NB (@SupermanBanner) September 6, 2017
#ThanksHank lol you’re the best bud! Enjoy the weekend, nobody deserves this more than you! 😄
— NB (@SupermanBanner) September 6, 2017
with @REDBLACKSCheer I met @HenryBurris after my cheer days he recognizes me and asks how my training is going #genuineheart #ThanksHank
— Taysia Thompson (@TaysiaThompson) September 6, 2017
#ThanksHank Ottawa will remember!!! Times (and Team) have changed but @REDBLACKS are Grey Cup Champions once again! Thanks @HenryBurris pic.twitter.com/X3pESq5RmX
— Steve (@SouthsiderDD) September 6, 2017
#ThanksHank for being part of a #familytradition, for contributing to the community, for making @REDBLACKS football great! /c @HenryBurris pic.twitter.com/UUMuuKOUga
— MR Helmet Beer (@MrHelmetBeer) September 6, 2017
#ThanksHank for writing that great piece for players tribune https://t.co/NyYoRorxzZ
— Steve (@wellapt) September 6, 2017
A class act on & off the field. Helped reinvigorate football in the capital & went out on top! #ThanksHank @REDBLACKS #Redblacks 🔴⚫️🏈🇨🇦👍 pic.twitter.com/O42FB4gGuj
— Brodie Cotnam (@BRC14) September 5, 2017
His spirit, dedication, and strength kept us up-beat and positive; then brought us a #GreyCup ! #ThanksHank #RNation
— Britt (@brittany_druery) September 5, 2017
Awesome player. Amazing person. Contagious smile! #ThanksHank
— Nevill™ (@NevillCarney) September 5, 2017
A picture is worth 1,000 words. Here are four. #ThanksHank @HenryBurris @REDBLACKS #RNation pic.twitter.com/va3GCo369W
— Matt Fury⚽#RNation🏈 (@KrankyKanuck) September 5, 2017
You made this girl come to love @REDBLACKS and #CFL football! #ThanksHank
— Denise Topp (@Topperdee) September 5, 2017
You made a grown man cry on Nov 27, 2016 (truth); I waited my whole life for Ottawa to win a Grey Cup. #ThanksHank! 🔴⚫🏈
— Mark in Victoria (@CoffeeGeeker) September 5, 2017
You re-ignited 🔥 and passion of #CFL 🏈 in Ottawa. Set the std of leadership and dedication for our team and city. #ThanksHank
— Tim Renaud (@TRen0026) September 5, 2017
#thankshank @HenryBurris @REDBLACKS Thanks for all the great and amazing memories you gave the town of Ottawa! ❤️. Go 🔴⚫️🏈!!
— Dan C (@DeeCeeBass) September 5, 2017
#ThanksHank – Thank you for your awesomeness with the Redblacks… you rock!
— Jennifer Grant (@linamlee) September 5, 2017
You led us back to credibility and gave us a winning swagger as #RNation proved Ottawa is a CFL town. #ThanksHank
— CrankyFrankClair (@CrankyClair) September 5, 2017
Waited 40 looooong years for an Ottawa #GreyCup Victory, and @HenryBurris made it happen last season! 🏆✊️#ThanksHank
— Stevie’s Juke Joint (@StevieJukeJoint) September 5, 2017