Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honour the life of Hugh Michael Greene. Hugh immigrated to Alberta with his family in 1928. A centenarian, he was 101 years old at the time of his passing.
A living definition of a gentleman, Hugh loved his family, community and country, and he brought honour to all his deeds.
After graduating from Wetaskiwin high school, he joined the RCAF, where he served in England and Germany until 1946.
When he returned home from the air force, he married the love of his life, Doris. They called Ponoka their home for more than 65 years. Together they raised five children; they had five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. I am so glad that Hugh and Doris were recently able to celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary.
He is remembered in the Ponoka community as one of the last veterans of the Second World War. He was the embodiment of Canada's greatest generation. Royal Canadian Legion branches across our country recently put their flags at half-mast to honour Hugh, who once served as the Legion's Dominion president.
On behalf of a grateful community and nation, I thank Hugh for a life well lived. May my friend rest in peace.