Acknowledging the loss of first responders

It is a heavy day for the Ontario first responder community with the loss of OPP Constable Tarun Bali in the line of duty earlier this week and news this morning of Toronto Police Constable Marc Pinizzotto also being lost in the line of duty. 

Locally, we want to also acknowledge the service of retired Exeter Fire Station District Chief Cam McLeod, who passed away this morning after a long battle against illness. District Chief McLeod retired from the South Huron fire department in 2011 after 27 years of service.

The South Huron Town Hall flag will fly at half-mast to commemorate the service of these first responders.

“Each of these individuals committed themselves to making their communities safe,” said Mayor George Finch. “On behalf of the Municipality of South Huron, our thoughts are with the families of OPP Constable Bali, Toronto Police Constable Pinizzotto, and retired Exeter Fire Station District Chief McLeod. They each unselfishly served their fellow human beings with courage and pride - please take a moment to remember them for their heroic contributions”.