House of Assembly
Newfoundland and Labrador

This Member’s Statement was presented by Kelvin Parsons in the House of Assembly on May 28, 2009
MR. SPEAKER:
The hon. the Member for the District of Burgeo & LaPoile
MR. PARSONS: I rise today to recognize and congratulate Master Corporal Marty Francis, formerly of LaPoile, on his service to our country and his safe return from Afghanistan.

Master Corporal Francis is a fireman with the Royal Canadian Air Force who recently returned from a successful tour of duty at Afghanistan. Marty has been a member of the Air Force for fifteen years, he is thirty-five years of age. He was stationed in Afghanistan for eight months.

Marty is the son of Cecil and Margaret Francis of LaPoile, in the District of Burgeo & LaPoile. After his tour at Afghanistan, Marty spent some time with his parents in LaPoile where a dinner was held and a dance was held in his honour. Marty was left speechless by the tribute and says it is something that he will never forget and he is very grateful for. He also said he would gladly return to Afghanistan again if needed.

Marty is currently stationed in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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

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