**** HRP Media Release
Nova Scotians celebrate 40th annual Nova Scotia Fallen Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
This Sunday marks the 40th annual Peace Officers’ Memorial, which is held each year at Grand Parade in downtown Halifax. The event honours peace officers based in Nova Scotia who died in the line of duty and is a humbling reminder of the selflessness and dedication of those who lost their lives while serving others.
“This annual event brings people together to honour the service and ultimate sacrifice of peace officers in Nova Scotia who died while in the line of duty,” said Dan Kinsella, Chief of Halifax Regional Police, and Chair of the Nova Scotia Fallen Peace Officers’ Memorial Service Organizing Committee. “This week, we lost two officers in the line of duty in Ontario – Csts. Morgan Russell and Devon Northrup of the South Simcoe Police Service – who were killed when responding to a call for service. As we honour those who lost their lives in the line of duty here in Nova Scotia, we salute peace officers everywhere who work courageously and selflessly in the service of their communities.”
This year, RCMP officer, Cst. Heidi Stevenson’s name will be added to the Fallen Peace Officer Monument in Grand Parade. Cst. Stevenson was killed in the line of duty on April 19, 2020, while protecting others during an active shooter incident.
Peace officers, first responders, civilian employees, military personnel and volunteers will march from Police Headquarters on Gottingen Street to Grand Parade prior to the service. Participants from across the province will then assemble at the Nova Scotia Fallen Peace Officers’ Monument for a brief ceremony where dignitaries will bring remarks and will lay wreaths along with peace officers and family members in memory of those who have given the ultimate sacrifice.
Event details:
Who: Peace officers from across Nova Scotia
What: Fallen Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
When: Ceremony starts at 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 16
Where: Peace officers, first responders, civilian employees, military personnel and volunteers will march from Police Headquarters on Gottingen Street to Grand Parade at 12:45 p.m. The ceremony will take place at the Nova Scotia Fallen Peace Officers’ Monument, which is located outside City Hall at Grand Parade.
