Scott Buchholz (Wright, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Roads and Transport) Share this | Hansard source

She has passed away, has she?

An honourable member interjecting—

Yes, I believe she is still alive. In the English language, when a child loses a parent they become an orphan and when a wife loses her husband she becomes a widow, but there's no word for when a parent loses a child, because it is not supposed to happen. It's against nature. My heart goes to John's mum; his first wife, Carol; his wife, Cindy; and his kids—Doug, who is now 58; Andy, who is 56; Sidney, who is 51; Meghan; Jack; Jim; and Bridget. Each of the kids were touched on in speeches before.

I commend and associate myself with the comments from this room that have honoured and offered affirmation to Senator John McCain. I think all of us will be stronger politicians, better able to make contributions to our country and patriots if we take a little bit of John McCain and weave it into who we are. I thank the House. I offer my condolences. Rest in peace, John.

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