FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Joyce Murray MP and Dirk Brinkman wish to express their condolences to the friends and family of Milton Wong, who passed away on December 31st, 2011.
Milton sometimes talked about the deep prejudice towards Chinese Canadians that he and his brothers faced in their youth in Vancouver. From these beginnings he rose to become one of Vancouver’s most effective, compassionate, and generous statesmen. Much admired for the force of his penetrating analysis, and the determination with which he pursued his objective to improve his beloved city and country, Milton’s clarity inspired others to also take action. We were privileged to call him a friend.
I share with you the statement from Liberal Leader Bob Rae below.
Joyce Murray, Member of Parliament
Vancouver Quadra
For Immediate Release
January 2, 2012
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on the Death of Milton K. Wong
TORONTO – Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on the death of business leader and philanthropist Milton K. Wong:
“I was saddened to hear of the death of Milton Wong, who passed away on December 31st, 2011 in his home town of Vancouver, British Columbia.
Mr. Wong’s legacy is one of innovation and social consciousness. His commitment to the public good, environmental sustainability and his celebration of Canadian diversity has inspired generations of British Columbians to achieve success without compromising their social values.
On behalf of the Liberal Party of Canada and our parliamentary caucus, I extend my deepest condolences to Mr. Wong’s family, particularly his wife Fei, his children and grandchildren as well as to all those whose lives he touched.”
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Office of Joyce Murray
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