During the sitting of parliament in Ottawa on June 7, 2017, Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Canyon MP Jati Sidhu took time to praise Cache Creek fire chief Clayton Cassidy, who died in the line of duty on May 5. A memorial service for Cassidy on June 3 drew close to 1,500 people, including 400 firefighters from across western Canada.
“Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the life of a courageous member of [the riding],” said Sidhu. “Clayton Cassidy served his community with integrity over the last 30 years. In the words of his brother Patrick, Clayton was a compassionate community leader.
“On behalf of the constituents of Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Canyon, I offer my condolences to the Cassidy family. Chief Cassidy, your service will forever be honoured, and your courage will never be forgotten.”
Chief Clayton Cassidy served the community of Cache Creek with integrity and valour for 30 years as a Fire Captain and Fire Chief. While tending to the recent floods, he made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of the service he had committed his life to. We’ll forever be indebted to you Chief Cassidy.
Posted by Jati Sidhu on Wednesday, June 7, 2017
