Mr. Speaker, this morning, I would like to acknowledge the courage of three RCMP officers who gave their lives to protect the people of Moncton.
Constable Fabrice Georges Gevaudan, Constable David Joseph Ross and Constable Douglas James Larche are three heroes whom people in Moncton, the Atlantic region and all of Canada will remember.
Our thoughts are with their families, loved ones and colleagues. We are eternally grateful for their service and their sacrifice.
On behalf of all of my colleagues, I offer our sincerest and most profound condolences to the families of the fallen members.
Yesterday, the people of Moncton showed grace under pressure.
Today we shall stand together and mourn the deaths in the line of duty of these brave officers.
These events will remain etched in our memories forever.
We shall not forget them.