Police suicide memorial to ensure dead are ‘never forgotten’

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The Ontario Police Suicide Memorial will be unveiled on Sunday at 11 a.m.

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Organized by Canada Beyond the Blue, the event will be at the south end of Ontario Police Memorial Park at the corner of Queen’s Park Cres. and Grosvenor St. in downtown Toronto.

The memorial pays tribute to Ontario’s police officers and civilian police members who have died by suicide. Family and friends of the victims will be in attendance.

The names of those who have died will be read and honoured.

Police members will meet at 10:15 a.m. at the front steps of the Ontario Legislature before marching to the event at about 10:50 a.m.

Dignitaries, including Premier Doug Ford, will join family members and police and will speak at the ceremony.

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Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw and OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique will be in attendance.

“Police members are deserving of a formal memorial effort that recognizes the positive impact of their lives and legitimizes the grief of those who carry on their memory,” police said in a release. “The relentless exposure to on-the-job trauma can significantly impact the mental health of police members.

“Establishing a distinct memorial not only dignifies their service, but also prompts stakeholders to advocate for comprehensive policies addressing the mental well-being of police members and their families. Canada Beyond the Blue is committed to ensuring these individuals are never forgotten and that their names are spoken aloud and meticulously recorded to honour their service and acknowledge their tragic loss.”

For more information on the Ontario Police Suicide Memorial visit the Canada Beyond the Blue website.

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