Steve Irons (Swan, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I stand to record my regret for the passing of David Harvey at 5.50 pm on Monday night, after a long and painful battle with a form of carcinoma. David, a resident at Bentley Park in my electorate of Swan, was known by residents and his family for being a caring and gentle person, as well as an all-round nice bloke. Reports from David's family indicate that he fought bravely, not giving up at all and even enduring two courses of chemotherapy in the past two weeks.

A message from his son, Keith Harvey, reads:

While I am sure that each of us had different last words with Dad, the last thing he said to me was to ask "Have I let anyone down?" He did not hear my answer; so I will tell you: "Dad, the answer is an unequivocal No!" "Your gentle and caring ways and generous service to the community, choosing the neediest of causes, will be remembered for at least my life time.

In accordance with David's wishes, a private memorial service will be held this Friday, followed by a few beers. I would like to record my well wishes to David's family and his friends during this sad time and also congratulate David for his great representation for the village of over 1,000 residents at Bentley Park.