​​​Permanent monument honours fallen firefighters and their service to the community

​BRAMPTON, ON (June 11, 2026) – The City of Brampton and Brampton Fire and Emergency Services, in partnership with the Brampton Professional Firefighters Association, unveiled the Brampton Fire and Emergency Services Fallen Firefighter Memorial during a ceremony held at the Brampton Fire Headquarters and Training Centre.

The permanent tribute honours firefighters who lost their lives as a result of occupational illnesses related to their service and recognizes their dedication and sacrifice to the community. Families of fallen firefighters, artist Morgan MacDonald, Members of Council, Brampton Fire leadership, uniformed staff and community members gathered for the historic unveiling and tribute ceremony.

​Mayor Brown, Morgan McDonald (artist) and members of Brampton Fire and Emergency Services unveil the new Fallen Firefighter Memorial. Credit: City of Brampton

About the Brampton Fire and Emergency Services Fallen Firefighter Memorial

Brampton Fire and Emergency Services Fallen Firefighter Memorial is located at the Brampton Fire Headquarters and Training Centre and serves as a permanent place of remembrance for firefighters who lost their lives as a result of illnesses related to their service.

Titled Remember, Honour and Support, the memorial was designed by acclaimed Canadian sculptor Morgan MacDonald. The bronze sculpture depicts two firefighters from different generations, with one firefighter mourning a fallen comrade while another offers support, symbolizing remembrance, solidarity and the lasting bond shared among firefighters. The memorial also features bronze pillars representing the three pillars of line of duty death services: remembering, honouring and supporting.

​​Memorial artwork will serve as a place to remember, honour and support fallen firefighters. Credit: City of Brampton​

​About the Artist

Morgan MacDonald is a Newfoundland-based sculptor known for his large-scale bronze memorials and public art installations across Canada and internationally. Working from his foundry and studio in Logy Bay, Newfoundland, MacDonald creates highly realistic sculptures using the traditional lost wax casting method.

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“At the memorial, we honoured the brave members of Brampton Fire and Emergency Services who dedicated their lives to serving our community. It stands as a permanent tribute to their courage and legacy, while also serving as a place of reflection and remembrance for their families, colleagues and the entire Brampton community. We are grateful to artist Morgan MacDonald for creating a space that thoughtfully reflects remembrance, support and the lasting impact these firefighters had on our community.” - Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton

“This memorial serves as a lasting reminder of the courage and commitment demonstrated by the members of Brampton Fire and Emergency Services who dedicated their lives to protecting our community. It is important that we continue to honour their service, support their families and ensure future generations recognize the sacrifices made by these firefighters.” - Rowena Santos, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 & 5; Chair, Community Services Section, City of Brampton

“This memorial is a deeply meaningful tribute to the members of Brampton Fire and Emergency Services who lost their lives in the line of duty or due to service-related illness. Their commitment to protecting our community represents the very best of the fire service. The memorial unveiling ensures their names, service and sacrifice will always be remembered and honoured by future generations.” - Andy Glynn, Fire Chief, Brampton Fire & Emergency Services

“This memorial is a powerful reminder of the courage, dedication and sacrifice demonstrated by the firefighters who we have lost from the Brampton community. On behalf of the Brampton Professional Firefighters Association, we are proud to stand alongside the City and Brampton Fire and Emergency Services in honouring their legacy. This space will serve as a lasting place of remembrance for their families, friends, colleagues and all those whose lives were touched by their service.” - Brent Robillard, President, Brampton Professional Firefighters Association

“Remember, Honour and Support was created to reflect the deep sense of connection, sacrifice and compassion that exists within the fire service. Through this memorial, I hoped to capture not only the grief of loss, but also the strength and support firefighters provide to one another and their communities. It is an honour to contribute a space where families, colleagues and residents can gather to reflect and remember.” - Morgan MacDonald, Sculptor and Artist of Remember, Honour and Support​