On a fateful summer day, the tranquility of a Greyhound bus traveling through the vast Canadian prairies was shattered by an unimaginable act of violence that would send shockwaves across the nation. Tim McLean, a 22-year-old young man with dreams of adventure, was an unsuspecting passenger on that bus, embarking on a journey that would tragically end in an unparalleled horror.
As the bus rumbled along its route, the passengers went about their travels, some lost in conversation, others gazing out at the ever-changing landscape. Among them was Tim, a spirited and affable individual known for his warm smile and zest for life. Little did anyone know that this seemingly routine trip would become a harrowing ordeal that defied comprehension.
Suddenly, without warning, chaos erupted within the confined space. A fellow passenger, Vince Li, who was grappling with severe mental health issues, launched an unprovoked and ferocious attack on Tim McLean. The violent scene that unfolded was both brutal and grotesque, leaving the passengers paralyzed with fear and disbelief. In a matter of moments, the bus transformed from a vessel of travel into a nightmarish tableau of horror.
The incident concluded with Tim's tragic and untimely death, a heinous act that left a community and a nation grappling with profound grief and a sense of collective vulnerability. The event spurred a nationwide conversation about mental health care, public safety, and the responsibilities society bears to those afflicted by severe mental illnesses.
The episode of Tim McLean's passing is a poignant reminder of the fragility of human life and the often-unpredictable intersections of fate. It serves as a somber tribute to a young man whose aspirations and potential were cut short by an act of unfathomable violence. The story of Tim McLean stands as a testament to the need for compassion, understanding, and an unrelenting commitment to preventing such tragedies from occurring again.
RESOURCES:
(1) Bus 1170 : Vince Li and the Greyhound Bus Murder (2011) - the fifth estate - YouTube
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MUSIC (in the order of payed):
17Miles by Human Win
Go Your Own Way by Humans Win
The March of the Noble by Sinsal Jasila
When The Lights are Gone by Anita Tatlow
Sad Piano Celio and Violin by Valentina Gribanova
Dying Wish by Human Win
Wait for Me by Anita Tatlow
Blue Memory by Zoze
Fade In Time by Anita Tatlow
Silent Film from The 80's (Backtrack) by Zoze
Footprints in the Sand by The Mountain
MISSING: Keshaun Williams
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TRIBUTE :
RIP Tim Mclean - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPge14D_zUM&lc=UgxOOGr5qvT3wK_Z6RR4AaABAg