Mr. Speaker, I wish to acknowledge the dedication, self-sacrifice, humanity, warmth and commitment to other people's freedom demonstrated by Okill Stuart, who, I am proud to say, lives in my riding. He is one of the brave Canadians who risked his life for the freedom of others.
Mr. Stuart, a pillar of the Saint-Lambert community, fought as part of the Normandy invasion.
In 1946, after returning to Canada, he founded a charitable organization to help those less fortunate in his community and on the south shore of Montreal. Mr. Stuart also contributed to the founding of Canada's war museum in Normandy and the corresponding museum in Ottawa. He is involved in many organizations in my riding and is a founding member of the Saint-Lambert curling club.
These are just some of the reasons the entire community of Saint-Lambert, myself included, is so proud of Okill Stuart.
Here is hoping that his example will serve to inspire many future generations of Canadians.