Statement

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STATEMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA

September 18, 2008
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement on the death of Ron Lancaster:

"It is with sadness that we learned today of the passing of Ron Lancaster. A Saskatchewan and Canadian sports icon, he brought joy to more than a generation of Canadian football fans in Saskatchewan as well as in Ottawa, Edmonton, Hamilton and across Canada.

"From his Grey Cup win alongside Russ Jackson as Ottawa's rookie quarterback in 1960 to his many years of success in Saskatchewan, including the province's first Grey Cup in 1966, Canadian Football and Canadian Sports Hall of Famer Ron Lancaster found success as a player and later a coach.

"On behalf of the Government of Canada, I offer sincere condolences to his wife Bev, his family and many friends and fans."

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