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In 1999 I believed that there was a fairly good chance that Y2K could hurt us. I was especially concerned about seniors in apartment buildings; they would be in grave danger if we lost electrical power in the midst of a Canadian winter.
'How would they survive the critical first few days?' I wondered. I ended up writing the attached and included a copy in each of our spring catalogues in 1999. Once a Boy Scout, ever a Boy Scout. I now see clearly what led to helping people by providing them with secure pockets hidden inside extraordinarily durable clothing.
By the time Y2K neared, I realized that my concerns were groundless. We joined others in celebrating the advent of the 3rd Millennium in a downtown Toronto hotel.
On September 11, 2001, a few days ago, the unimaginable occurred. Shocked Canadians wept for their American neighbours - and for a world forever changed. Wanting to do whatever we could to help, when we heard that the rescue workers needed underwear and socks, our Company immediately shipped over 1000 pairs of each to them. You come to know your true feelings for people when you lose them, and we learned that we cared deeply indeed.
Thank you, Christine, for asking. May knowing the following never become important.
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