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7 · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, March 11, 2009 Firefighters stand on guard Members of the Oakville Professional Fire Fighters Association (OPFFA) gathered on the bridges over the QEW yesterday, in a tribute to one of Canada's recently fallen soldiers. Shortly after 11 a.m., the vehicle procession carrying the body of Warrant Officer Dennis Brown, 38, passed through the area on the way to St. Catharines for interment. Brown, a reservist with the Lincoln and Welland Regiment and a Special Constable for Niagara Regional Police Service, was killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan Tuesday, March 3. The blast also claimed the lives Corporal Dany Olivier Fortin and Corporal Kenneth Chad O'Quinn. "They're fighting for every Canadian, they're fighting for freedom," said Jim Peterson, secretary of the OPFFA. "Whenever someone pays the ultimate price for doing their job, they deserve respect. That's what we're doing here." Peterson noted this is the first time to the OPFFA's knowledge that a procession carrying a fallen soldier has made its way through Oakville's portion of the QEW. A special display seemed appropriate and as such fire trucks gathered at all bridges over the QEW across Oakville -- from Royal Windsor Drive to Burloak Drive. Peterson reported the Third Line and Trafalgar bridges were particularly packed as members of the public joined the firefighters in saying thank you. "Whenever someone pays the ultimate price for doing their job, they deserve respect." Jim Peterson, Oakville Professional Fire Fighters' Association At the Burloak bridge, Oakville firefighters were joined by Burlington firefighters as well as members of the public. "People were just pulling over and standing with us," said Peterson. "It was really something to see." As the procession passed, the fire trucks turned on their flashing lights while their crews stood at attention. Displaying support is particularly important for the OPFFA, as some of their own members are in the reserves. Brown was a married father of four. WE P THE TAX AY Hoover Central Vac · 3 way switch hose and deluxe power head · 3 stage motor and self cleaning filter · 9 piece tool set Amazingly Priced! $ E m tio FT FhRyouEenGnIthis ad w en 599 WE PAY THE TAXES! Glen Oaks has the solution. The key is our all-in-one facility... Making final arrangements is like fitting together a puzzle. Glen Oaks has all the pieces right here for cremation, cemetery, visitation, reception and more. Why struggle with multiple locations? We service anywhere from the Golden Horseshoe to the GTA. We have done central installations as far away as Barrie, Bolton and St. Catharines. We do jobs that others can't. Our guys are the best of the best doing what most people in the business consider to be impossible. In 30 years we have never been unable to install a central in a house. Limited Quantities OAKVILLE VACUUM LTD. CATALOGUE STORE 31 years in Oakville We Repair all Makes of Vacuum Cleaners & Sewing Machines MOUNTAIN VAC We Repair all Makes of Vacuum Cleaners Simplify life. Call for your FREE Info Kit: 905 257-1100 198 SPEERS RD. OAKVILLE 905-844-4736 Just west of Kerr Street, beside Money Mart 30 RYMAL RD. HAMILTON 905-318-4880 at Upper James R001336536 www.oakvillevac.com ¤ Cemetery, Crematorium, Mausoleum, Memorial Chapel & Reception Centre Hwy. 403 & Dundas St. · www.glenoaks.ca GLEN OAKS MEMORIAL GARDENS The only one of its kind in the area! When you were younger your parents couldn't help but worry about you. Now it's your turn. Sure, they're still active, but you can't help but worry just a little ­ especially when you're away. We can help. Vacation stay packages at our award winning residences include furnished accommodations, meals, activities and our exclusive LivingWell program that will help them remember their stay with us even after they're back home. Call Jill Voytek at (905) 469-3232 Margaret at (905) for all the details or to book a the details or to book a tour. Bring your parents; we may your parents; we may even invite you to lunch. you to lunch. Give your parents a vacation and take the worry out of yours OAKVILLE TM 1459 Nottinghill Gate, just south of Upper Middle, west of Dorval pp · RICHMOND HILL