Introduction of Guests (1 November 2023)

From Hansard (1 November 2023)

 

Cliff Walker

Mr. Keisig: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To you and through you, it is my honour today to introduce retired Brigadier-General Cliff Walker, seated in the west gallery. Just give a wave there, Cliff.

I had the opportunity this summer to meet Cliff at a fantastic function that I will talk about in an upcoming member’s statement. Cliff Walker served in the Canadian Armed Forces for over 30 years, being deployed overseas on peacekeeping missions and rising to the rank of brigadier-general. Just to explain to everyone in the Chamber how exclusive the rank of brigadier-general is, less than 1 in 1,000 people will ever rise to that rank in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Cliff was honoured the other day to receive the third poppy, right behind His Honour the Lieutenant Governor and Donna. His community volunteer work is far-reaching and very extensive, Mr. Speaker. And at this time of year it is critical that all of us in this Chamber recognize all of the veterans, thank them for their service, and understand freedom is not free. It comes from the hard work and sacrifice of people like Cliff Walker and tens of thousands of other veterans.

So please join me in welcoming Cliff Walker to this, his Legislative Assembly. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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