Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honour the life of Brian Dyck.
Brian was a genuine hero who served his community as a police officer and his country as a member of the Canadian military. Brian died on October 8 from ALS.
The last time I saw Brian was last spring when members of this House participated in a charity hockey game with the Ottawa police to raise awareness and money for the ALS Society of Canada. At the time, we were all moved by Brian's determination not only to fight this disease but also to make a difference.
Brian knew he would eventually succumb to his disease, but he fought to ensure that members of the Canadian military who suffer from ALS would have the support they and their families need. He continued his fight even when the disease was consuming him, and he won.
To his wife, Natali, and two-year-old daughter, Sophi, we send our condolences and prayers.
To quote Natali, “We are very proud of what we have accomplished for our family and all vets and military members in the future”.
I thank Natali, and I thank Brian.