Thank you, Mr. Speaker. On behalf of my constituents, I would like to take this opportunity to make my Member's statement today in memory of Faye Deva Virginia Hansen, who passed away this year at a very young age.

Faye was born on June 22, 1982. Her parents were Roy and Maria Hansen. In 1983, the family moved to Fort Smith, then onto Hay River and then to Cambridge Bay, finally returning home to Inuvik in 1994.

Faye recently graduated from Samuel Hearne Secondary School in June. She met many friends along the way and held them all very dear to her heart. She enjoyed travelling and going out on the land and she enjoyed the opportunity. Her dear friends said she would often reminisce about those good times.

Faye worked for the Arctic Nature Tours office for the past two summers. Faye greeted the visitors. She made them feel so welcome to the Western Arctic with her beautiful Delta smile. A professional photographer had taken several slide photos of her and was able to hold onto the wonderful memory to share with other visitors.

She was a very confident and helpful employee and because of her excellent work habits, she had developed a lot of potential with the tour company. The loss they had shared with the family was difficult for all of her co-workers as well.

Faye was very approachable. She meant so much to all who knew her. We are all so blessed to have shared memories with Faye. We will forever miss her soft voice, sweet smile and heart of gold, and hold her precious memories close to our hearts. So say her friends. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.