Mr. Speaker, I rise to honour Maureen Purvis, the heart and soul of No Stone Left Alone.
No Stone Left Alone was officially launched in 2011 to help ensure an enduring national respect and gratitude for the sacrifice of Canadian men and women who lost their lives in the service of peace.
Maureen's mother, Lillian, was also a veteran herself. When honouring her mom's headstone with a poppy, Maureen's daughters would ask why other headstones did not have a poppy. Thus was born Maureen's mission to see that one day all soldiers' headstones would have a poppy placed in their honour.
This year, 11,000 students from across the country honoured more than 80,000 veterans with a poppy. Maureen and her husband Randall's dedication reminds us of the power of remembrance and the importance of staying connected to our history.
I am proud to work with my predecessor, the Hon. Laurie Hawn, to support Maureen in her selfless work.
I thank Maureen for her commitment in preserving our past and ensuring that for those who served Canada, no stone is left alone.