Windsor-Essex wearing hockey jerseys today to support Humboldt Broncos
Jersey Day is being celebrated across Canada
People across Windsor-Essex are putting on sports jerseys in honour of the 16 Humboldt Broncos players and staff killed in a bus crash last week.
Mayor Drew Dilkens said he will be wearing a hockey sweater as an act of solidarity.
"Families all across Canada were affected by the tragedy that happened to the Humboldt Broncos," he explained. "Staff with the city reached out to us and asked if they could pay tribute and start the healing and do that by wearing a jersey to work."
City staff are also collecting donations for the GoFundMe campaign to benefit the families affected by the tragedy, which topped $9.25 million Thursday morning.
The show of support comes after families across Canada put hockey sticks out on their front porches.
Students showing support
Schools in the Windsor-Essex area have also asked their students to bring in their jerseys.
Davis Public School supporting Humboldt during a difficult time <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HumboldtStrong?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HumboldtStrong</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/williamdavisps?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@williamdavisps</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/gecdsbpro?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gecdsbpro</a> <a href="https://t.co/auApGDJ1O1">pic.twitter.com/auApGDJ1O1</a>
—@vpscottyallenTeachers are also decorating their doors with jerseys drawn by students.
So proud of my kids for caring for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HumboltBroncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HumboltBroncos</a> <a href="https://t.co/72ZjuySxMJ">pic.twitter.com/72ZjuySxMJ</a>
—@teacherHannahsmBringing families together
One Windsor family will be donning their Toronto Maple Leafs jerseys throughout the day.
We are ready to show our support & respect today for the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/humboldtbroncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#humboldtbroncos</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/jerseysforhumboldt?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#jerseysforhumboldt</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/jerseyday?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#jerseyday</a> <a href="https://t.co/Q5xQx5oyq9">pic.twitter.com/Q5xQx5oyq9</a>
—@nick_tonitaf55fChanging the dress code for a day
But support is not just being expressed in homes and schools. Workplaces are also allowing employees to wear their jerseys for the day.
Our thoughts are with the Humboldt Broncos, their families and communities. 💚🏒💚 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/humboldtbroncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#humboldtbroncos</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/humboldtstrong?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#humboldtstrong</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/prayersforhumboldt?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#prayersforhumboldt</a> <a href="https://t.co/8Xmw0TqLHq">pic.twitter.com/8Xmw0TqLHq</a>
—@melvdub<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JerseysforHumboldt?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JerseysforHumboldt</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HumboldtStrong?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HumboldtStrong</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RestInPeaceBoys?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RestInPeaceBoys</a> <a href="https://t.co/PjRyWftyRt">pic.twitter.com/PjRyWftyRt</a>
—@STonto17No jersey? No problem
People like Deanna McLennan who do not have a jersey of their own are reaching into their kids' closet to show support.
Proudly wearing one of my boys’ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/hockey?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#hockey</a> jerseys to show support for the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HumboldtBroncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HumboldtBroncos</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/hockeymom?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#hockeymom</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ProudtobeCanadian?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ProudtobeCanadian</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Werewithyou?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Werewithyou</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/jerseysforhumboldt?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#jerseysforhumboldt</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CBC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CBC</a> <a href="https://t.co/QYYcsqjEtB">pic.twitter.com/QYYcsqjEtB</a>
—@McLennan1977Beyond the hockey community
And it's not just hockey fans who are extending their condolences to the Humboldt community. Baseball fans like Scott Dolson and his family are wearing Toronto Blue Jays jerseys as well.
with files from Melissa Nakhavoly