Public Order Emergency Commission (POEC) spectator Martyn Simms commended Freedom Convoy organizer Tamara Lich for setting up the protest. .“I am the father of Kevin, my son with autism who throughout the pandemic had a difficult time following intrusive government mandates and would become agitated wearing masks or face shields,” said Simms in a Thursday letter. .“I am writing to thank her for helping restore our human rights and gently returning society to a level that my son can manage in my care safe and sound without the use of medication or restraints.” .Martyn said Lich and her fellow organizers are heroes to Kevin and him. He said on behalf of the autism community, he hopes she “continues to be a leader for freedom to help persons with disabilities live in a safe and secure society.”.The letter asks her to contact him for questions and clarification. It said it was his pleasure to meet her for the first time and shake her hand on Wednesday. .Lich smiled and thanked Simms for his support. .“Your leadership is most appreciated,” he said. .Lich told the POEC on Thursday she met hundreds of Ottawa residents who thanked her for putting together the Freedom Convoy. .READ MORE: 'We gave them hope' Tamara Lich describes support for Freedom Convoy during Emergencies Commission.She said she was inspired to organize the Freedom Convoy because she was "growing increasingly concerned with the harm I saw the mandates inflicting on Canadians."."I was seeing families torn apart,” she said.
Public Order Emergency Commission (POEC) spectator Martyn Simms commended Freedom Convoy organizer Tamara Lich for setting up the protest. .“I am the father of Kevin, my son with autism who throughout the pandemic had a difficult time following intrusive government mandates and would become agitated wearing masks or face shields,” said Simms in a Thursday letter. .“I am writing to thank her for helping restore our human rights and gently returning society to a level that my son can manage in my care safe and sound without the use of medication or restraints.” .Martyn said Lich and her fellow organizers are heroes to Kevin and him. He said on behalf of the autism community, he hopes she “continues to be a leader for freedom to help persons with disabilities live in a safe and secure society.”.The letter asks her to contact him for questions and clarification. It said it was his pleasure to meet her for the first time and shake her hand on Wednesday. .Lich smiled and thanked Simms for his support. .“Your leadership is most appreciated,” he said. .Lich told the POEC on Thursday she met hundreds of Ottawa residents who thanked her for putting together the Freedom Convoy. .READ MORE: 'We gave them hope' Tamara Lich describes support for Freedom Convoy during Emergencies Commission.She said she was inspired to organize the Freedom Convoy because she was "growing increasingly concerned with the harm I saw the mandates inflicting on Canadians."."I was seeing families torn apart,” she said.
