Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Floyd Edward "Bo-Boy" Diamond-C was born on April 1, 1967, to Theresa Diamond-C in Fort Nelson. He lived his life in Fort Liard and, as a youngster, Theresa and his Grandpa Edward taught Floyd about trapping, the traditional way of life, and surviving off the land. His grandpa and brother Dale would go out to Bovie Lake to go trapping and hunting on their trap line. He would often find himself out on the land with different family members to help them out any way he could. Floyd was a happy and giving man who would be there when needed for anybody who asked.
Floyd was the oldest brother of five siblings. He worked in and around Fort Liard all of his life, doing everything from construction, building camps, slashing, heavy equipment operator, supervisor for forestry, being a foreman and a labourer for local companies. He worked his whole life building a name for himself and his family. Floyd started Wolfe Trail Slashing in 2005, and operated his business for 10 years. A lover of the land, he started going out to his favourite place, Bovie Lake, and enjoyed his family and friends by his side there. It took him a few years, but he started building his own cabin, and some of his best memories there were fishing and camping with his two sons, Trevor and Trenton. Floyd wanted his boys to learn how to live off the land and have good survival skills, and there was no one better than Dad to teach them. Floyd would not only pass on his traditional knowledge to his family, but also to his friends or to whoever wanted to learn. He was proud of his kids, Trevor, Trenton, and Natasha. He was a proud grandfather, too. They all brought so much happiness to his life. In 2010, Floyd was proud to be the best man at his younger brother's wedding.
In 2013, Floyd decided to make a career change and went to live off the land at Bovie Lake, and that was one of the greatest decisions he made. Floyd would go trapping, hunting, set snares and fishing nets. More recently, Floyd had dreams of bringing back the traditional ways for youth. He wanted them to develop new skills and to retain the Dene way of life. He dreamt of making this a reality for his community, alongside his sons, Trevor and Trenton. Remember Floyd when you are out on the land fishing or trapping, because he is forever part of these lands and our territories now. He will continue to smile down on us with his smiling face and protect us when we need it. Floyd was just that kind of a man, to never leave us but watch over us and protect us. He is not here in person, but his presence will never leave us.
Floyd is survived by his mother, daughter, sons, his brothers and sister, a number of grandchildren, and his uncles. He is predeceased by his grandfather Edward, grandmother Pauline, daughter Angel, and auntie Elizabeth Diamond-C. We will miss him dearly. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.