Posted on Monday December 31, 2018
Burlington, Ont.—Dec. 31, 2018—Today Mayor Marianne Meed Ward issued the following statement on behalf of city council on the death of Walk off the Earth band member Mike Taylor:
“We are all deeply saddened to hear of the sudden death of Mike Taylor. Our city joins together in mourning this tragic loss, and sending condolences to Mike’s family, band mates, friends and fans at home and around the world.
Flags at Burlington City Hall have been lowered to half mast in Mike’s honour.
Mike and the other members of Walk Off the Earth are from Burlington, with Mike and his family making their home in downtown Burlington. Mike and the band returned to our home town many times to show their support and love for the city and we thank them for that.
You have left us with a rich musical legacy. Thank you Mike for your contribution to music here and around the world. We will truly miss you."
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Media contact:
Mayor Marianne Meed Ward
905.220.5749
905.335.7600, ext. 7700
Marianne.MeedWard@burlington.ca
