Pamela Large Moran on Jack Layton

The news came early Monday morning. One of Canada's most loved and respected politicians...lost his battle with cancer.

And while everyone knew Jack Layton wasn't well....the news of the opposition leaders death still came as a shock to many.

Those who didn't even know him....feel the loss.

For those that DID know him....his passing is deeply upsetting.

Pamela Large Moran is a Charlottetown lawyer who considered Jack Layton a friend.

She was on business  in Saskatoon...and that's where we reached her