“I'm praising a World War II veteran from my riding. He served with bravery and sacrifice in Italy and the Netherlands, despite being the only Black member of his company. I want people to remember and appreciate the sacrifices made by the Canadian Armed Forces.”
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Alvie Burden
Members took a brief moment to honor Alvie Burden, Canada's oldest Black World War II veteran, who recently passed away at age 100. They shared a short biography of his life and service.