The province of Ontario has designated Orangeville as the future home of a new Ontario Firefighters Memorial. The announcement on Friday by the province also honoured the late volunteer firefighter Dan Little who proposed the idea and lead fundraising efforts. Member of Provincial Parliament Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General Michael Kerzner, Mayor Lisa Post, members of Dufferin-Caledon Fire crews and community members were on hand for the announcement. “This memorial will have a new home and continue to mark the sacrifices firefighters make in communities across Ontario every single day protecting our lives and property,” said Sylvia Jones, MPP for Dufferin-Caledon. in a statement. “Thank you to the Little family for bringing this memorial home to Orangeville.” ““Orangeville Fire Services is honoured and excited to welcome the Ontario Fire Fighters’ Memorial to its new home in our community. This meaningful tribute recognizes the service and sacrifice of firefighters across Ontario,” said Fire Chief John Snider, Orangeville Fire Services. “We are especially grateful for the leadership and vision of the late Dan Little, a former Orangeville volunteer firefighter who conceived the idea for this memorial and served our Orangeville community with dedication for 40 years.”
