Marci cho, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to do a tribute to the late Shawn Edward Godard of Ndilo. Mr. Godard was born December 19, 1982 and, sadly, passed away on October 23, 2016 at the age of 33.

Mr. Speaker, Shawn was born in Yellowknife and came from a large family in Ndilo, the Goulet family and also family in British Columbia who all loved being around him. Shawn always had a smile and a contagious laughter. He was well known for his generosity, kindness, and hard work. He worked on the ice road in the winter and was a firefighter with ENR in the summer. He was a great team leader and was well respected for that.

Mr. Speaker, Shawn is survived by his mother, Emerence Goulet; father, Dennis Godard; sisters, Monica, Lisa, Athena; nieces, Tyana, Haley, Rylee, Cayley; and nephews, Taison, Brody, Keathan; and many family and friends. Shawn also had many uncles, aunties, and cousins around Ndilo and Yellowknife.

Mr. Speaker, Shawn is predeceased by his grandparents, Philip and Madeline Goulet and James and Katherine Godard, uncles Frank Goulet, Reg Godard, and cousins Savanaah and Nazon Goulet.

Mr. Speaker, I knew Shawn. I met him when he was about 15 or 16 years old. Each time I would see him, he would acknowledge me with a polite nod with his head. Mr. Speaker, my sincere condolences go out to the late Shawn Godard's parents, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, and all his family and friends. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He was a wonderful young man that passed away way too soon. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.