House of Assembly
Newfoundland and Labrador

This Member’s Statement was presented by Kelvin Parsons in the House of Assembly on November 27, 2008
MR. SPEAKER:
The hon. the Member for the District of Burgeo & LaPoile
MR. PARSONS: I rise today to recognize and congratulate Corporal Michael Durnford of Rose Blanche-Harbour LeCou on his service to our country and his safe return from Afghanistan.

Corporal Durnford is a member of the Military Police with the Canadian Armed Forces, and he recently returned from a successful tour of duty in Afghanistan. Michael’s mission in Afghanistan involved training members of the Afghan police force in modern and ethical police methods. Michael was stationed in Afghanistan for seven months.

Corporal Durnford is the son of Calvin and June Durnford of Rose Blanche-Harbour LeCou and he is married to the former Karen Chislett, also of Rose Blanche-Harbour LeCou. Michael and Karen are currently residing in Shilo, Manitoba, and are expecting their first child.

I was proud to attend an open house and dinner at Rose Blanche-Harbour LeCou on November 14 in honour of Michael’s tour of duty. There was a huge turnout, and the support from the residents for one of their own was overwhelming.

Mr. Speaker, I ask all members of this House to join with me in extending thanks to Corporal Michael Durnford on his service to our country. All the best to Corporal Michael Durnford and his family.

Thank you.

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