Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is marking the third anniversary of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash which killed 16 people and injured 13 others.
He says, “On this solemn anniversary, we remember those taken from us far too soon. We also hold in our thoughts their loved ones and everyone whose lives were forever changed that tragic day. We mourn with them as they continue to work through their pain, anger, and grief.”
Trudeau says, “We also honour the first responders – the RCMP, Saskatchewan’s Provincial Response Team, and medical personnel – who responded to the devastating scene with courage and professionalism.”
The Prime Minister notes that through the pain, all Canadians came together. Across the country, people left hockey sticks on their front porches to pay tribute to those who were lost. He says, “ In the weeks and months after the tragedy, they also donated generously to Humboldt families, contributing to one of the most successful online fundraising campaigns in history. This remarkable show of support and compassion remains an inspiration, as we continue to come together to fight the global COVID-19 pandemic.”
Trudeau says he hopes all Canadians will take a moment to remember those we lost, and think of everyone whose lives were forever changed.