Midhurst/ July 23, 2010 – On Friday July 23, 2010 a repatriation motorcade for 24 year-old Sapper Brian Collier of Bradford, Ontario will travel along the Highway of Heroes from Trenton to Toronto.
Residents of Simcoe County are encouraged to pay tribute to Brian Collier and all the troops by lining the overpasses along the Highway of Heroes. The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury will be providing transportation to the 401/ McGowan Road overpass at no cost. Buses will be departing from the Bradford Community Centre at 2:30 PM.
“We owe it to this Canadian hero to honour him when he returns home” stated Bradford West Gwillimbury Mayor Doug White.
Collier served with the 1st Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group out of Canadian Forces Base Edmonton.
“The County of Simcoe is saddened to hear of the death of Sapper Brian Collier, a dedicated soldier and young man who gave his life for our country," said Warden Cal Patterson. "Our thoughts and deepest sympathies go to Sapper Collier’s family, friends and community.”
The visitation and funeral will take place at Holy Martyrs Church as per the family’s wishes. Details for these services are not known at this time.
County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca.
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