Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of an unselfish act performed by a 14-year-old boy in Tuktoyaktuk, on Friday, May 29, 1998. Mr. Speaker, according to the RCMP in Tuktoyaktuk, circumstances surrounding a fatal accident in Tuktoyaktuk are as follows: On Friday, May 29, 1998, just before midnight, 14-year-old Daryll James Gruben and his two-year-old brother, Dang Patrick Noel Gruben were returning with their father from a hunting trip. On their way home, passing through Tuk harbour the skidoo they were riding on went through the ice. Patrick managed to hold his two-year-old brother's head above water until someone reached him. It took 40 to 45 minutes afterwards to attempt to recover the body of Daryll Gruben. The RCMP recovered the body at approximately 12:48 a.m. and he was turned into the nursing station at 1:15 a.m. There were attempts for artificial respiration, but were unsuccessful. He was pronounced dead. Mr. Speaker, in recognition of the acts of this boy, Daryll James Gruben, I wish to nominate him for the Commissioner's Award for his unselfish acts, and furthermore, Mr. Speaker, I ask that this House hold a moment of silence in recognition of the unselfish sacrifice Daryll made, his life, so that his little brother may live. Thank you.
Vince Steen on Member's Statement 473-13(5): Fatal Hunting Accident In Tuktoyaktuk
In the Legislative Assembly on June 1st, 1998. See this statement in context.
Member's Statement 473-13(5): Fatal Hunting Accident In Tuktoyaktuk
Item 3: Members' Statements
May 31st, 1998
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