Mr. Speaker, in Quebec and in Canada we have the pleasure of living in a land of rich resources with a decent standard of living. During Veterans Week, with its theme “In the Service of Peace”, let us remember our fellow countrymen who were killed in action and pay tribute to their fellow soldiers who served our two nations in difficult times.
On behalf of all members of the Bloc Quebecois, I also want to express all our gratitude to members of our forces currently serving overseas and to say that our thoughts and prayers are with them and their families.
We have no greater duty than to honour the sacrifice of those who served to protect our peace and our freedom. We have a duty to pay tribute to all those who gave their lives for us, and those who are protecting us this very day.
We have a duty to perpetuate the memory of our veterans throughout Quebec and Canada, those men and women who served so nobly in peace and in war.
We will never forget the marvellous legacy they have left to us, so that we may live freely within a democracy.