LIVE: Brian Mulroney’s political ‘destiny’ remembered at state funeral

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Brian Mulroney’s political “destiny” was clear to those who knew him even from a young age — but it was his deep love for his family that leaves those closest “heartbroken” by his death, the former prime minister’s daughter said at his state funeral in Montreal.“There was a destiny attached to my father that even in his youth, no one could deny,” said Caroline Mulroney, who delivered her father’s eulogy.Brian Mulroney, who was Canada’s 18th prime minister, died at age 84 on Feb. 29 in Florida. He led the country as a Progressive Conservative from 1984 to 1993.“To dad, everyone mattered,” said Caroline, recounting her father’s legacy and the pride he took in his Irish heritage and his upbringing in Baie Comeau, Quebec.“He became a truly great prime minister and a world leader.

To us, he was more than that. He was a truly great father. As his only daughter, he always made me feel special.”“We are heartbroken by our loss.

We adored him. I miss you daddy,” Caroline said through tears.Mulroney’s state funeral started on Saturday at 11 a.m. eastern at Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal (110 Notre-Dame St.

W.).Sen. Pamela Wallin spoke with Global National anchor Dawna Friesen as part of the Global News special coverage of the state funeral, saying Mulroney “will be missed on the political stage. He stayed involved.”“Brian Mulroney was very partisan, as are all politicians.