“This weekend, many will join together with family, friends and community to celebrate Easter.
“For Christians in Canada and around the world, and for me personally, Easter is also an important time of renewal and hope eternal, as we are called to love each other as God first loved us.
“In this spirit of oneness, we remember MP Jim Hillyer of Lethbridge, Alberta, whose sudden passing on March 23, 2016 has left a ripple of shock and sadness among our Parliamentary colleagues and staff. Jim was a man of great fortitude and faith who served his constituents and all Canadians with passion and resolve. His unexpected death, at the youthful age of 41, serves as a reminder of the fragility of human existence. Deepest condolences to his grieving family.
“All the more to count our blessings on this day. And as we continue to commemorate the 65th Anniversary of the Korean War, we remember once more all those whose service and sacrifices that have earned us the freedoms we enjoy today. We will remember them. Lest we forget.
“With hearts of gratitude, especially so on this day, we extend our best wishes for a memorable and meaningful Easter.”
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