Day of Mourning Ceremony
Nova Scotians come together annually on April 28 to remember those who have died or were injured because of a workplace accident or work-related illness as part of the National Day of Mourning. It is also an occasion to underline the importance of safety in the workplace, which can prevent tragedies. A ceremony was held in Halifax today, April 28, and the news release about the ceremony is at: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2024/04/26/honouring-workers-families-day-mourning
On April 28, crowds gather at Province House in Halifax and at ceremonies throughout Nova Scotia to mark the National Day of Mourning. (Communications Nova Scotia)
Minister Timothy Halman addresses the crowd who gathered at Province House for the National Day of Mourning. Minister Halman spoke on behalf of the Province of Nova Scotia and Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration, Jill Balser, asking people to pause, reflect and remember those who have died at work or because of their work. (Communications Nova Scotia)
Ron Beck’s family from left to right: daughter Deanna, wife Barb, and daughter, Nicki. The Beck family sat together at the Day of Mourning ceremony where Nicki shared stories of her father and the devastating loss to her family when Ron died at work on April 25, 2004. (Communications Nova Scotia)
Minister Timothy Halman speaks to the Beck family after laying a wreath in honour of those who have been hurt or died at work, including Ron Beck who died at work twenty years ago. (Communications Nova Scotia)
Every year, wreaths are placed at Province House as part of the National Day of Mourning ceremonies. (Communications Nova Scotia)
A representative from Department of National Defence places a wreath at Province House in honour of all those who have died at work or been injured as a result of their work. (Communications Nova Scotia)