Flags flown at half-mast to observe Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day
Sunday, September 29, 2013 is recognized as Police and Peace Officers' National Memorial Day.
According to The Memorial*, on September 24, 1998, the Government of Canada officially proclaimed the last Sunday of September of every year as Police and Peace Officers' National Memorial Day. In announcing the commemorative day on September 27, 1998, the Solicitor general of Canada stated that "A formal, national Memorial Day gives Canadians an opportunity each year to formally express appreciation for the dedication of police and peace officers, who make the ultimate, tragic sacrifice to keep communities safe."
*Source: http://www.hpedsb.on.ca/newsroom/?p=6493
In observance of Police and Peace Officers' National Memorial Day, flags at the Education Centre will be flown at half-mast from the afternoon of Friday, September 27 to the morning of Monday, September 30, 2013.
For more information, please contact:
Kerry Donnell, Communications Officer, 613-966-1170 or 1 800 267-4350, extension 2354, [email protected]