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Osler reinstates memorial to honour soldiers at Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness

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Published on November 14, 2018 with No Comments

Historic memorial gets permanent new home after being on display for decades at former Peel
Memorial Hospital
Brampton, November 13, 2018 – Yesterday evening, Osler staff, physicians and volunteers welcomed veteransand dignitaries at Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness, to formally unveil a plaquehonouring soldiers from Brampton who had dedicated their lives in service to their country.
The plaque was originally erected inside the main entrance of the former Peel Memorial Hospital during its
opening ceremony in February 1925, and was returned to the wall last evening in a ceremony involving
members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 15 and Branch 609, as well as Prabmeet Sarkaria, MPP for Brampton-South, Mayor-Elect Patrick Brown, and Councillor Jeff Bowman.
“This site’s name, given so many years ago, was a small gesture to express the community’s deep respect for
the dedication and sacrifice of those who served,” said Brendan Carr, President and CEO of William Osler
Health System. “History truly does repeat itself, as we gather together more than 90 years later to express
the same sentiments. These brave soldiers will always be an integral part of our vibrant community – and an
important part of Osler’s fabric and history.”
The plaque has been placed in the main corridor of Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and
Wellness, on the wall opposite the Staff Library and Diagnostic Imaging waiting area.
“Peel Memorial was named in honour of those who died in the First World War, so it’s especially
meaningful for us to host this tribute here,” said Ken Mayhew, President and CEO, William Osler Health
System Foundation. “While the walls of Peel Memorial may be new, this site has served generations thanks
to the loyal and generous support of our community, including Brampton Legion Branch 15 and Branch
609.”
ABOUT WILLIAM OSLER HEALTH SYSTEM: William Osler Health System is a hospital system that serves 1.3 million
residents of Brampton, Etobicoke, and surrounding communities within the Central West Local Health Integration Network.
Osler’s emergency departments are among the busiest in Canada and its labour and delivery program is one of the largest in the
province. William Osler Health System Foundation builds and fosters relationships in order to raise  funds to support WilliamOsler Health System’s capital, education and research priorities at Brampton Civic Hospital, Etobicoke General Hospital and the new Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health & Wellness.

Photo caption: (from left): Councillor Jeff Bowman, Wards 3 and 4; Dr. Tom Dickson, Former Peel
Memorial Physician; Patrick Brown, Mayor-Elect, City of Brampton; Mike Henry Jr., President, Royal
Canadian Legion, Branch 15, Brampton; Dr. Brendan Carr, Osler President and CEO; Prabmeet Sarkaria,
MPP Brampton South; Ken Mayhew, President and CEO, Osler Foundation

 

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