Mr. Speaker, in Edmonton on Sunday a ceremony so moving, so stirring, so right was held as we gathered to mourn and to bid farewell to Canada's fallen warriors. The cavernous Skyreach Centre was packed to the rafters with military, families, dignitaries and thousands of caring Canadians. All were there to add their voices and their presence to a final farewell.
Four soldiers carrying four helmets resting on rifles accompanied by a drum corps slowly marched in. In the tradition of the Princess Patricia's, an altar was made from the regimental drums and the memorial service began.
Canada paid tribute to four young soldiers who gave the ultimate one can give to their nation: their lives. This was a reminder to us all that the price of our freedom carries a supreme price, a price paid by 120,000 Canadians since Confederation.
Now with the lights dimmed, the pipes and drums faded and the crowds gone, we take this lesson, this reminder with us. We will not forget.