This Shining Night

Light The Night brings communities across Canada together for one magical evening to share stories, remember loved ones lost and pay tribute to our heroes, bringing light, love and hope to dispel the darkness of blood cancers!

"Sure on This Shining Night" is a line from a poem by James Agee and a famous song by Samuel Barber and composer Morten Lauridsen. The phrase signifies a moment of profound spiritual and emotional awe, where a speaker, though aware of life's darkness and brevity, finds a sense of peace, wonder, and gratitude in the beauty of the world, even for fleeting moments.

The "shining night" itself is a metaphor for hope and renewal, a radiant moment that inspires profound awe and gratitude in the speaker. The poem's speaker reflects on life's beauty and challenges, feeling a mix of contentment and sadness at its transient nature. The serene beauty of the shining night is set against a backdrop of life's hardships, suggesting that even in the darkest times, there is kindness and beauty to be found.

In essence, "Sure on This Shining Night" captures the human experience of finding moments of perfect beauty and inner peace amidst the complexities and uncertainties of life.

Allan, our lives will never be the same, but we have been so blessed to have you in it.

We love you, we miss you and you will live on in all the lives you touched. We will continue to raise funds so that other families can benefit from the life saving and life extending research that LLSC provides.