Mr. Speaker, in November of last year Mr. Arthur Lee stepped forward to rescue the McCrae medals and generously donated them to the McCrae House located in my riding of Guelph—Wellington.
Colonel John McCrae was a Canadian doctor and soldier who wrote “In Flanders Fields”. Every day the McCrae House in Guelph—Wellington works to keep his memory alive. This year the house is celebrating its 30th anniversary.
On behalf of all the citizens of Guelph—Wellington and all Canadians, I want to congratulate the McCrae House for keeping an important piece of Canadian history alive. When John McCrae wrote the words “To you from failing hands we throw the torch; be yours to hold it high”, the McCrae House listened. Thank you for holding the torch and for protecting our heritage. May you continue to do so for many years to come.