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Death of Serving NRPS Officer – Cst. Andrew Long
LONG, Andrew Lawrence Passed away on August 30th at the age of 51 at Hamilton General Hospital. Beloved husband of Jodie, and loving father of Caleb. Son to Annette Woodrow Long (Yates) and John Lawrence Long, both deceased. Brother to Jackie Shaughnessy (Paul) and Carol Long. Andrew will Continue reading
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Death of PPAN Member – (Sgt) Gerry Dietrich
DIETRICH, Gerald James ‘Gerry’ Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Niagara Health System (St. Catharines Site) on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Mary for 58 years, cherished father of Lisa (John) Mansfield, Stuart (Kimberly), loving Continue reading
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Hamilton Police Service’s Lip Sync Video – PPAO Info
Ladies and Gentlemen,
There has been an ongoing challenge amongst First Responder organizations to produce lip sync videos. The Hamilton Police Service responded to the challenge and provided their rendition of “Whatever it takes!” I am biased but I think this is extremely well done.
There have been several postings through Facebook. If your active organization has participated I wold really like to share with the rest of the affiliate members.
Let us know.
Terry HIll,
Communications Director, PPAO
In case you missed it. ->WHATEVER IT TAKES
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Death of former NRPS Senior Officer (retired Inspector) – John Peter Kopinak
John passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at 3:22 a.m. at home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Welland, ON, in 1947 and was the son of the late John and Helen (nee Gondek) Kopinak, with his life ending in Chatham-Kent in his beloved community of Mitchell’s Bay.
John was married to his wife Beverley (nee Taylor), the love of his life for fifty years. He is survived by his children, son John Kopinak (Karri) of Wheatley, ON and daughter Kelly Calvert (Tyler) of Calgary, Alberta. He was the proud grandfather to Emma, Erin and Allison Kopinak, his beautiful granddaughters.
His career began in 1968 with the Port Colborne Police*. Progressing Continue reading
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Cst. Ron Alvey Obituary Updated
Worthwhile watching the tribute video attached to the obituary. You’ll recognize some old friends in the video!
https://funeral.net/tribute/details/1520/Ron-Alvey/obituary.html#tribute-start
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Death of PPAN Member – (Constable) Ron Alvey – Updated August 19/18
On Tuesday July 24, 2018, Ronald (Ron) Alvey passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by friends and family. He worked with his family at Long Beach cottages and Dance Hall, then Reliance Electric until its closing. He then joined the Niagara Regional Police Services until his retirement in 1990. He then became a member of the Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club to keep with his love of riding. He also looked forward to fishing and hunting and Toonie Tuesday with “the boys”.
He is survived by his wife Marie-Anne, son Peter (Kerry Leney), grandchildren Kaileigh and Perrin, his brother Keith (Jane) of Kingston, his sister Betty-Anne (Ed Zabel) of Williamsville and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 179 Clarence Street, Port Colborne. A Celebration of Ron’s Life will be held on Saturday August 25, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at St. James and St. Brendan’s Anglican Church, 55 Charlotte Street, Port Colborne. Donations may be made to the Cancer Society or the Bless the City Fund.
https://funeral.net/tribute/details/1520/Ron-Alvey/obituary.html#tribute-start
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MROO Newsletter – PPAO correspondence
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Attached is the latest newsletter from MROO with some very interesting articles on the OMERS Comprehensive Review Plan, Cost of Long Term Care, Robo Calls and more…continued
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