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Jack Poole
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Jack Poole, circa 2003
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John Wilson Poole
April 13, 1933 |
| Died | October 23, 2009 (aged 76) |
| Alma mater | University of Saskatchewan |
| Occupation | businessman |
| Known for | Leader of the VANOC bid committee for 2010 Winter Olympic Games |
John Wilson "Jack" Poole was a Canadian businessman. He is best known for leading the committee that brought the 2010 Winter Olympics to Canada.
Jack Poole was born on April 14, 1933, and passed away on October 23, 2009. His death happened just hours after the Olympic Flame was lit in Olympia, Greece. This flame marked the start of the 2010 Winter Olympics torch relay.
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Jack Poole's Career Journey
Early Life and Education
Jack Poole studied at the University of Saskatchewan. He graduated in 1954 with a degree in civil engineering. This education helped him start a successful career.
Building a Business
After college, Poole began working in real estate development. This means he helped plan and build new properties. He even hired Gordon Campbell, who later became a premier, as a young worker.
Poole later helped start a company called Daon Development Corporation. This company grew to be one of the biggest real estate firms in North America. It was later bought by Bell Canada Enterprises.
Jack Poole's Family Life
Jack Poole's father, also named John "Jack" Poole, worked as a grain dealer. Jack Poole was survived by his second wife, Darlene. He also had four daughters and a stepson.
His family includes some well-known athletes and reporters. One of his grandsons, Blake Hawksworth, was a Major League Baseball pitcher. His granddaughter, Erin Hawksworth, is a reporter.
Honoring Jack Poole
Jack Poole received many special awards for his contributions. He was made a member of the Order of British Columbia in 2003. In 2006, he became an Officer of the Order of Canada. These are high honors in Canada. He also received the Order of the Sash from the Metis Nation British Columbia in 2007.
To remember his important work for the 2010 Winter Olympics and 2010 Winter Paralympics, a special place was named after him. The area once known as Thurlow Plaza is now called Jack Poole Plaza. The large outdoor cauldron for the Olympic Games was also built at Jack Poole Plaza.
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Olympic Cauldron at Jack Poole Plaza
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Olympic Cauldron at Jack Poole Plaza
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