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Olympic Torch makes its way through Mission, BC, early Monday

by marianmo | February 8, 2010 at 07:26 am

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As the Olympic Games are geared to move toward the Opening Ceremony on Friday, February 12th, the Olympic torch wound it's way through Mission, British Columbia this morning.

Despite the early hours, an enthusiastic crowd was present. The feeling you get when the torch passes by you is almost unbelievable.

Mission held a torch breakfast after the torch left town. This was a great community effort.
I got to hold the torch and was amazed at how heavy it is........this was a once in a lifetime experience!

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Karl Gotthardt - albertacowpoke

flagged this story as Eyewitness Report

at 08:02 on February 8th, 2010

This is an eyewitness report from the NowPublic member marianmo who was on the scene.

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marianmo

at 07:56 on February 8th, 2010

there was a terrific party atmosphere , breakfast served....people excited about the coming olympics....

Karl Gotthardt - albertacowpoke

at 07:55 on February 8th, 2010

Good job Marian. Congratulations on your first story. Well done.

marianmo

at 07:56 on February 8th, 2010

ty karl

Karl Gotthardt - albertacowpoke

at 07:58 on February 8th, 2010

Bundle up in Canada’s colours and watch the Olympic torch pass through Mission.

A large celebration is being planned for the wee hours of the morning on Feb. 8, just four days from the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver-Whistler.

The movement has created a buzz around the community, and organizers say there is a lot of excited chatter, despite the early morning event.