The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Joedy Wall, Minister of Social Supports and Well-Being:

Speaker, it is with much sadness that I rise today and pay tribute to the late Egbert Thomas Albert Walters, or, as he instructed everyone to call him, Eg.

Eg Walters passed away on Sunday at the age of 77.

Eg will long be remembered for the decades he spent at the helm of the Community Food Sharing Association, growing the food bank distribution network in the province. Over the years, Eg championed many fundraising and public awareness campaigns, from the donations at the annual Christmas parade to the Turkey Drive on CBC.

Through his tireless work, Eg brought attention to the need in our community, while making it clear at the same time that the solution was in our hands – all we had to do was give a little of what we have.

Speaker, beyond his many accomplishments, Eg Walters will be remembered most for his kindness and deep compassion for others. He believed firmly in the simple but powerful idea that we all should look after each other.

Eg never judged those in need; instead, he met everyone with dignity, respect and a generosity of spirit. He reminded us that community is built not on grand gestures, but through everyday acts of care, empathy and sharing.

Speaker, I offer my heartfelt condolences to his family and friends and I am sure all Members of this House join me in acknowledging the loss of Eg Walters.