Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today, it is an honour for me to stand in the House and speak about the passing of a well-known man from the community of Fort Liard.
Harold Paul Bertrand was born on October 11, 1968, in Fort Liard, to his parents, Francois and Pauline Bertrand. Harold was the third youngest of the family. He passed away on September 24, 2019, with his loving family around him.
Harold was known as a DJ back in his young days. He would get the old community hall just rocking with his music selection. It was funny watching him play music, then get himself on the dance floor, and, before the song was over, he would be back up on the stage, getting ready to play the next song. From what I heard, people loved to watch him dance, as they knew he was in his element on the dance floor.
Harold met the love of his life, Jeannie Edda, and they had two children, Camilla and Cameron Bertrand. Harold loved his children and his granddaughter, Sadika McLeod.
Harold worked at ENR as a firefighter from June 1993 until August 2014. From there, he went to work for Beaver Enterprises, Wolf Trail Slashing Ventures, and Acho Camps and Catering.
He spent a lot of time with his mother and was always humorous. If something was really bothering him, he would address it in a humorous way. Harold liked to go boating with his good friend Brian Hope and his brother-in-law William at Bouvie Lake. Simply put, he enjoyed being out on the land and being able to provide for his family.
Besides the birth of his children, Harold was honoured to be the best man at his sister Sylvia's wedding this past year.
Harold will be greatly missed by his children, mother, granddaughter, sisters, and brothers.
Mr. Speaker, the Bertrand family would like to thank everybody for all of their support and kindness during their time of sorrow. They appreciated everyone who has been able to attend his funeral. As well, we would like to thank all the medical staff in Fort Liard, Fort Simpson, and Yellowknife.
He will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.