David Graham's video: 2019-05-17 Paul William Roberts

Mr Speaker, I learned just a few hours ago that one of the most interesting people that I have ever met passed away suddenly during the night. Journalist, storyteller, war correspondent, constituent, and friend, Paul William Roberts is known for his coverage of the two Iraq wars for Harper’s magazine, as well as his many books including Empire of the Soul, Journey of the Maji, and A War Against Truth. Born in Wales, his career spanned the world, having studied in England and taught in India before working as a producer for both the BBC and the CBC, among others. In 2005, he was the inaugural winner of the PEN Canada/Paul Kidd award for courage in journalism. A humble man, Paul suffered the effects of the many wars he had covered, and about a decade ago, he lost the ability to see. He was felled by a sudden brain hemorrhage last night and was transferred to Sacré-Coeur hospital in Montreal early this morning to offer his organs for transplant. It should encourage us all to know that his enormous heart will live on. To his wife Kara, and to his kids, my deepest condolences. Thank you, Mr Speaker