Earl McRae of the Ottawa Sun reports on a heart—warming encounter between President Bush and a Canadian Member of Parliament, during his visit last week to Ottawa. With all the focus on Canadian politicians and Canadian media critical of the United States, it is easy to forget how many of our neighbors to the north remain true friends.

Myron Thompson was born in Colorado, served in the US Army, moved to Canada, has dual citizenship, became an MP, and has a son serving in the United States Army who served in Iraq. Along the way, Thompson, a baseball player, got a tryout with the New York Yankees as a catcher. His request to meet with the President during his visit led to quite a memorable encounter. Follow the lik and read all about it.

Hat tip: Carole Graham

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