Liberal MHA and cabinet minister Derrick Bragg dead at 59
Seven months after announcing he had been diagnosed with tongue cancer, Derrick Bragg, a Newfoundland and Labrador cabinet minister and MHA for Fogo Island-Cape Freels, has died. Premier Andrew Furey announced Bragg’s death with a statement early Monday afternoon. “It is with a heavy heart that I acknowledge and honour the passing of the honourable Derrick Bragg. On behalf of the people of the district of Fogo Island-Cape Freels, the entire House of Assembly, the government of Newfoundland and Labrador, the people of this province, everyone who was lucky enough to work with, be a friend of, or simply know Derrick, including my family, I send my deepest condolences,” said Furey in his statement, issued shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Monday. “To his family and all those feeling the weight of this loss, may the memories of a life well lived comfort and console you in these hard moments.” more, >>click to read<< 17:42
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