It is with great sadness that we note the passing of South Simcoe Police Service Constables Morgan Russell and Devon Northrup, who lost their lives in the line of duty earlier this month.
The following funeral arrangements have been released by South Simcoe Police Service on behalf of the families of Constable Russell and Constable Northrup.
Funeral
Date: Thursday, October 20, 2022
Location: Sadlon Arena, 555 Bayview Drive, Barrie, ON
Time: 11:00
While the funeral is not open to the public, emergency services personnel, including off-duty Toronto Paramedic Services staff in uniform, or with proper Service identification, are welcome to attend. Please note that capacity at the venue is limited, and entry into the arena building for the funeral service may not be possible.
Pedestrian Cortege
Police Services, Paramedic Services and Fire Services personnel are also invited to join the funeral procession from the muster point (Big Bay Point Road between Bayview Drive and Fairview Road, Barrie) and proceed in formation to the Sadlon Arena.
As parking is limited at the Sadlon Arena, staff attending the funeral are asked to park at the Essa Agriplex located at 7505 10th Line, Thornton, Ontario. Shuttle buses will transport attendees from the Essa Agriplex to the muster point. Staff must be on-site at the muster point no later than 08:15.
To post a condolence message on the South Simcoe Police Service site, please go to https://southsimcoepolice.on.ca/ and click on the Condolence Message box on the homepage.
The deaths of Constable Russell and Constable Northrup were sudden, and may be difficult to process for some. It is important that we continue to support each other and our emergency services colleagues at this difficult time. If you are in need of help, please reach out to our Peer Resource Team (1-855-778-8367) or visit the Psychological Health & Wellness Plan page on the TPS Staff Blog for additional resources.
Please continue to take care of yourselves, and each other.
Sincerely,
(Original signed by)
Paul Raftis