Mr. Speaker, Casey Smith, the beloved coach of the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds football team, died of cancer last Wednesday, November 25, at the age of 39.
Following in the footsteps of his father, Frank Smith, who coached the UBC Thunderbirds to Vanier Cups in 1982 and 1986, Casey Smith played several years for the UBC Thunderbirds before himself becoming head coach.
Casey Smith had a passion for sports which he shared generously with other people. His courage in the last months of his life was an inspiration to his players. He will be dearly missed.