Mr. Speaker, last weekend on Saturday I, along with about 350 other people in my constituency, attended the funeral of eight-year old Stephanie Graves who was attacked and shot in the Kimberley area.
I would like to state my support for her parents and family. I was encouraged to see the way in which the residents of Kootenay East have banded together and circled the wagons to help them through the tough days ahead.
I would like to read the words of a song sung by members of Stephanie's class at her funeral:
I like your eyes I like your nose I like your mouth, your ears, your hands, your toes.
I like your face It's really you I like the things, you say and do.
There's not a single soul who sees the skies The way you see them, through your eyes
And aren't you glad? You should be glad There's no one, no one exactly like you.
Stephanie was unique and will be missed.
I am sure other members of the House would also offer their support to her parents, her family and her community.