Mr. Speaker, I rise to commemorate the untimely passing of Anthony Theodorus Roosenmaallen. He died on 12th Street in New Westminster, British Columbia in August of this year when he bravely tried to intervene and come to the rescue of victims who were being assaulted. He tried to keep the peace in the community and, unfortunately, died as a result.
Born November 13, 1960 in Scarborough, Ontario, Tony is survived by his son Morgan, age 13, his parents Anthony and Jose, and his brothers and sister in Kingston. He was buried at Glen Abbey Memorial Gardens in Kingston.
In New Westminster there was a street candlelight vigil in Tony's memory, as this construction worker had many friends. Four males aged 16 to 21 were charged from this tragedy. My community was deeply offended. May the Minister of Justice change her ways and take notice of what is needed to defend our communities.
Tony refused to ignore an injustice taking place. Why are the Liberals ignoring taking responsibility for violent crimes?