Remembering Assistant Chief Forrest Owens, Central Saanich Fire Department

To all IAFF Affiliates, 

On behalf of Central Saanich L4428, it is with deepest regret and sorrow to report the line-of-duty death of Assistant Chief Forrest Owens, IAFF 6th District Local 4428, Central Saanich, British Columbia. Brother Owens, 64, passed away on July 21, 2022 succumbing to occupational cancer. Forrest Owens was a Charter Member of Central Saanich Local 4428. 

A memorial service will be held on at 1:00 pm on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Saanich Fairgrounds 1528 Stelly's Cross Road, Saanichton, British Columbia V8M 1S8

  • Procession & Muster Location: Stelly's Secondary School, 1627 Stelly's Cross Road - MAP

  • Parking will be at the muster location. Overflow parking TBD.

  • Muster Time: 11:00am; Procession Start: 12:00pm

  • Service Time: 1:00pm - 1528 Stelly's Cross Road - Saanich Fairgrounds RCMP Building

  • Formal Reception to follow at the Saanich Fairgrounds Main Building

 

Expressions of sympathy or condolences for the Local or the family can be sent to IAFF Local 4428, 1512 Keating Cross Road, Saanichton, BC V8M 1W9.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to 1512 Keating Cross Road, Saanichton, BC V8M 1W9 Canada. Central Saanich Volunteer Firefighters Association is establishing the Forrest Owens Memorial Scholarship. 

Nearby Accommodations: Elk Lake Inn & Suites 

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