Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today we would like to pay tribute to the life and memory of Lil Broadhead, who recently passed away. Hay River is a small town and there had been numerous families arriving in the early days, putting down roots. They had families, built businesses and were an integral part of life in Hay River. Keith and Lil Broadhead married and moved to Hay River from Saskatchewan in 1959. They had their children, Curtis, Brenda and Kelly, established Keith's Water Service and eventually spent their time between their farm in Keg River and their home in Hay River. They had a good and full life.
They were very involved in the community and enjoyed many close friendships. We never know what the future will hold in our lives but long before death should have parted them, Keith was tragically killed in an automobile accident. Just two days prior to that, almost four years ago, Lil had been diagnosed with cancer and only given six months to live. Fortunately she defied those predictions and lived for another four years. I know that these extra months and years were full of especially precious memories for her children, grandchildren and friends.
Keith and Lil Broadhead's contribution to Hay River lives on through their children and their families. Although gone, they will not soon be forgotten. They will be long remembered as a part of a larger family of people who have made Hay River the community that it is today. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.