Mr. Speaker, last month residents across Ottawa learned of the loss of the legendary Lowell Green. Lowell was the voice of the common people in the Ottawa Valley on CFRA. Day after day, he would fill the airwaves with the truth that no one else had the courage to speak. He was the voice of the hard-working majority so often forgotten by those in power.
However, it was not just his radio show that kept people loving him for five decades. He also co-founded Big Brothers of Ottawa, which has become one of the longest-standing charities serving children in the capital. His work led to generations of mentors and mentees bringing up the next generation. Lowell's dedication also helped raise money for the Help Santa Toy Parade so everyone would have a gift at Christmastime. He helped save the Centennial Flame, and he raised money for countless other charities.
As we join with all of his former listeners, family members and friends, we say rest in peace to the legendary Lowell Green. May his wonderful legacy live on in the capital and across the country.