Mr. Speaker, it is with both honour and sadness that I rise in the House today to inform my fellow parliamentarians and all Canadians about the passing of Lieutenant-General William Keir Carr.
With a list of accomplishments and sacrifices far too long to list today, General Carr was a true Canadian hero. In World War II, he flew Spitfires out of both the United Kingdom and Malta, and ultimately earned the Distinguished Flying Cross.
A commander of the Order of Military Merit and a member of Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame, he has been and will remain an inspiration to many, including me.
On behalf of all Canadians, I want to pay tribute to General Carr for his service and outstanding leadership.
I offer my heartfelt condolences to family and friends. May General Carr rest in peace.