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This Sunday marks the 39th 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.
“The ceremony is an incredibly important event as it helps to bring people together to honour the service and ultimate sacrifice of Nova Scotia peace officers who died while in the line of duty,” said Chief Dan Kinsella, Halifax Regional Police and Chair of the Nova Scotia Fallen Peace Officers’ Memorial Service Organizing Committee.
“It is also a sombre reminder of the exceptional role that police officers have in our community and the dangers that they face, day in and day out. This year, in addition to the in-person gathering, the event will also be livestreamed on HRP’s Facebook page. I invite citizens from across the province to celebrate with us.”
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 17
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.
COVID-19 Protocol: As part of the Government of Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 Protocol for Proof of Full Vaccination for Events and Activities, everyone must show proof of vaccination in order to gain entry into the event. This can be in the form of a physical card, photocopy, digital version or a clear screenshot of your proof-of-vaccination document. You are also required to show an ID to confirm the vaccine record is your own, for example, a driver’s licence, passport or health card. Children 11-years-old and younger do not require proof of vaccination but must be accompanied by a fully vaccinated adult. For those who are unable to show their proof of vaccination, the ceremony will be livestreamed on Halifax Regional Police’s Facebook Page. We encourage you to follow us over there and tune in live. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.