Memorial held to honour Ontario police officers who died by suicide
Posted June 23, 2024 10:48 am.
Last Updated June 23, 2024 5:34 pm.
A memorial ceremony has been held in Toronto to honour Ontario police officers and civilian members who have died by suicide.
The ceremony, which happened Sunday morning, is the first of what organizers say will be an annual event.
Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw attended the ceremony at Ontario Police Memorial Park alongside relatives of officers who died by suicide.
The event is organized by Toronto Beyond the Blue, a charity that offers counselling to officers and their family members.
The organization says the trauma officers and civilian members experience on the job can significantly affect their mental health.
It says those who died by suicide deserve a formal memorial that recognizes the positive impact of their lives and legitimizes their loved ones’ grief.
