Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It is with regret and sadness that today I mark the death of a respected elder and friend from Fort Resolution. Ed "Cayuse" Lafferty was born in Fort Resolution in October of 1922. He passed away yesterday after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Victoria, two brothers and one sister. He has nine children, 25 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Ed married Victoria in 1946. They would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in six weeks' time.

Ed ran dogs in his younger days and trapped most of his life. If anything can describe him, it was that he provided well for his family. Mr. Speaker, he will be sorely missed by his family and his community. I would ask Members to join with me in extending our sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of Ed "Cayuse" Lafferty of Fort Resolution.

I would just like the family to know that I will be there as soon as I can get there. Thank you.