BROCKVILLE, Ontario – November 9, 2007 – A regimental funeral for RCMP Constable (Cst.) Douglas Allen Scott, who was killed in the line of duty while serving in Kimmirut, Nunavut, will be held in Brockville, Ontario on Tuesday, November 13.
WHERE: Wall Street United Church, 5 Wall Street, Brockville, Ontario
WHEN: Tuesday, November 13, 1:00 p.m.
WHAT: At the wishes of the family, no special accommodations will be made inside the Wall Street United Church for media. Media can make arrangements to set up outside the church and link into live audio and video feeds.
While members of the public will be able to attend the regimental funeral for Cst. Scott, seating in the church is limited. The public will also be able to view a live broadcast of the service on a large screen located outside the church and limited overflow locations will be available at other sites. A private interment will follow the funeral.
Please note: Parking is limited, so parking has been arranged at the following locations with shuttle buses to the Church:
St. Lawrence College, 2288 Parkedale Avenue
Trillium Health Care, 2337 Parkedale Avenue
Brockville Memorial Civic Centre, 1 Magedoma Drive
Visitation for Cst. Doug Scott is at the Barclay Funeral Home, 137 Pearl Street East, Brockville, Ontario.
The public is welcome to attend on Monday, November 12 during the following hours: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
See also:
Permanent fund to memorialize Constable Doug Scott Jr.
News Release
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Note to the Editor / News Director:
The CBC will be making available the live feed in Brockville. Media interested in linking to it should contact:
Kent Richardson, Resource Producer - CBC Ottawa
Tel:613-288-6932
As a courtesy, could you please also contact Cogeco, who will be providing the live pictures. Contact:
Andrew Livingston, Technical Services Coordinator - Cogeco
Tel: 613-293-8441
For other media inquiries about the funeral, please contact:
Cpl. Nancy Mason
RCMP Kingston Detachment
Cell: 613-561-4090
or
RCMP Media Relations
613-993-2999
