On July 1st I worked alongside the Toronto Police Public Order unit for nine hours.
We (Toronto Fire Department) were assisting with civil issues at Woodbine Beach.
While attending to a girl who had received a roman candle too the ear and face I heard the dispatch and call for the Police Officer who was struck. I was just two miles away.
The police officer dedicated 31+ years of his life serving and protecting.
When I heard that he was VSA (vital signs absent), my crew were attending a stabbing in west end of the parking lot. All the while dogging firecrackers and wizbangs. I felt sickened.
The fire hall flags are presently at half mast in Colborne, as are Cobourg’s Fire Hall.
The Cramahe Town Hall, Victoria Square and car park from what I am told and what I observed Friday and Sunday never moved.
The Township has just recently made some type statement about a creating or developing a Flag Policy
Please, forget the Northumberland County vs Township rivalry – the chest thumping.
Just do the right thing. Honor those who have given and died.
It’s the least we can do as a Township.
Regards Ken Awender
Author: Pete Fisher
Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love
