Niagara Falls To Be Illuminated In Red To Honour Fallen Canadian Soldiers

News from Ontario’s Niagara Parks Commission

Niagara Falls, Ontario – In commemoration of the passing of Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent and Corporal Nathan Cirillo, the Niagara Falls Illumination Board will light Niagara Falls in red on the evening of October 28, 2014, the date of Corporal Nathan Cirillo’s funeral.

The red lighting will take place on the half hour at 7:30; 8:30; 9:30; 10:30 and 11:30 for 15 minute time periods.  The colour red is one of Canada’s national colours and will signify the sacrifice these men have made for Canada.

“We thought it not only fitting to honour Warrant Officer Vincent and Corporal Cirillo in this way, but lighting the falls red will serve to symbolize Canadian unity and the deep patriotism that we are a part of when we stand together,” stated Jim Diodati, Chair of the Illumination Board and Mayor of Niagara Falls, Ontario.

Warrant Officer Vincent, a 28 year veteran of the Canadian Forces, was killed in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec on October 20, 2014.  Warrant Officer Vincent’s funeral will be held on November 1, 2014 in Longeueil, Quebec.

Corporal Cirillo was killed in Ottawa, Ontario on October 22, 2014, while on sentry duty at the National War Memorial.  Corporal Cirillo, a father of one, was a reservist with The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise’s) based in Hamilton, Ontario.

Established in 1925, The Niagara Falls Illumination Board is made up of representatives from the City of Niagara Falls Ontario, the City of Niagara Falls, New York, Ontario Power Generation Inc., The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and The Niagara Parks Commission.  It is the Illumination Board’s responsibility and mandate to finance and maintain the nightly illumination of both the Horseshoe and American Falls.

The Niagara Parks Commission is committed to a vision of Ontario’s Niagara Parks as one that Preserves a rich heritage, Conserves natural wonders, and Inspires people world-wide. Founded in 1885, The Niagara Parks Commission is an Operational Enterprise Agency of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. Its mission is to protect the natural and cultural heritage along the Niagara River for the enjoyment of visitors while maintaining financial self-sufficiency.

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