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Bridges renamed to honour police officers
Const. Richard Michael Jean, 23, and Const. Jean Alain Desforges, 30, died Oct. 24, 1993 while responding to an emergen- cy call. Two highway overpass bridges in the county will be renamed as memorials to their dedication and duty. “It is with sadness and pride that we will honour these men,” said OPP Inspector Pi- etro Di Rinaldo, commanding officer for
the Russell County OPP detachment. “Our members are aware of the demands and risks associated with being a provincial po- lice officer. These memorials will be a per- manent reminder of their ultimate sacrifice and the caring relationship OPP officers share with those we serve.” The two constables were racing to a call when their police cruiser was struck by a
passenger train at a railway crossing. Both officers were stationed at Casselman at the time of their deaths. Const. Jean was seven months into his term of service while Desforges was a four-year veteran. OPP Commissioner Chris Lewis is con- firmed to attend the dedication ceremony scheduled for later in November in Russell Township council chambers in Embrun.
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Two Russell County OPP officers who died in the line of duty will have their names commemorated in a special ceremony next month.
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