44th Parl. 1st Sess.

September 20, 2022 10:00AM

Mr. John Brassard (Barrie—Innisfil, CPC)

Sep/20/22 2:01:37 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to six young people who died on August 27 as a result of a tragic car accident in Barrie. Curtis King, River Wells, Luke West, Haley Marin, Jersey Mitchell and Jason Ono-O'Connor are being remembered as talented athletes and students who were figuring out their paths in life, as we would expect them to be at just 20, 21 and 22 years of age. They were friends, loving friends, loyal friends, and amazing young adults taken way too soon. As members can imagine, the entire community is mourning this tragedy, and this loss and the pain will be felt for a long time by many. On behalf of the member for Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte and myself, I express our deep and sincere condolences to the family and many friends of Curtis, River, Luke, Haley, Jersey and Jason. We would also like to extend sincere thanks to the Barrie police, firefighters and Simcoe County paramedics who responded to this horrific incident and are working hard to find answers for the families.

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Hon. Robert Oliphant (Don Valley West, Lib.)

Sep/20/22 2:16:12 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, every one of us who has the privilege to sit in this chamber is here because of the hard work, intelligence and love of the staff who support us every day. This past week, the Liberal family lost one of our most valuable members. At the very young age of 36, Trevor Robert Thomas Harrison died in the presence of his beloved wife Kaisha, his wonderful and devoted parents Karen and John and his family. We have lost a colleague and a friend. We are deeply grieved, but we are all the richer for having had him among us for a decade and a half. Over more than 10 years, Trevor has grown and thrived, served and worked, and taught us through his courage and grace as he lived with cancer. Working for members, ministers and the leader's office with the government House leader, Trevor was wise and respectful, good humoured and patient, kind and always optimistic. He was an anchor for his family and friends. He fought the good fight. He finished the race and kept the faith. He will rest in peace and surely be remembered in love.

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