Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to John Wintermeyer, formerly of Kitchener, Ontario, who died recently after a courageous battle with Lou Gehrig's disease.
John Wintermeyer was a past leader of the Ontario Liberal Party. Although never elected, he stood for the finest principles in politics and was a pillar of his community and his church.
Three of his sisters and his brother-in-law, who is my favourite uncle, are in Ottawa today. I would ask all hon. members to join me in honouring the memory of the late John Wintermeyer.