Saint John Jail Fire June 21 1977

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In this petition,we the people of the FREE WORLD are asking for TWO (2) simple ITEMS from the City of Saint John Saint John County New Brunswick Canada.
1 A plaque with all 21 names of whom lost there lives due to this tragic fire to be erected in PLAIN VIEW at the New Justice Building Complex in Saint John Saint John CountyNew Brunswick Canada. To remember the 21 men who perished at City Hall lockup June 21 1977. Including on this said plaque the history of this tragic event in a respectful manner.
2 Lowering of the City FLAGS/BANNERS to half-staff at all Government buildings in the City of Saint John Saint John County New Brunswick Canada every 21st day of June to honor there MEMORY.
This horrific tragedy in it's time, was the largest JAILHOUSE fire where so many men lost there lives due to lack of training or response time of the guards/police whom were commissioned to watch over and provide safety to.
THIS TRAGIC EVENT IS PART OF SAINT JOHN NEW BRUNSWICK HISTORY AS WELL AS CANADIAN HISTORY, IT SHOULD BE REMEMBERED BY ALL.

266 Signatures

  • MICHAEL APPEL
  • Letitia Craven
  • Connie furlotte
    • Comments
    • This is something that is long overdue!!!!
  • Helena Kent
  • david morrison
  • Linda Walsh
    • Comments
    • My uncle Ivan was one of the 21 men that lost their lives and I think it would be a wonderful way to honor their memory.
  • Tracey Hopkins
  • mary collins
  • Allan LeBreton
  • Mark G. Gough
  • Shawn Votour
    • Comments
    • This should have been done years ago!!!!!!
  • Douglas John Walsh
    • Comments
    • For my friends whom lost their lives and 19 others whom had the same fate. Do I sign this in their memory. R.I.P. My brothers! WE HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN!!
  • Sylvia Walsh
    • Comments
    • This is a wonderful way to honor the memory of the 21 men whom lost their lives, my brother Ivan was one of those men, who is forever missed and forever loved.
  • Shyanne
  • Kelly Dale Mackin
    • Comments
    • I believe that the men who died this horrible way..deserve,as wellas their loved ones this respect. . It is certainly the least that could be done .
  • Theresa Keizer( Walsh)
  • Raymond Thibault
  • Sharon L. Dominguez
  • dave g patterson
  • Kevin David Scarlett
  • Deborah Rogers
    • Comments
    • PLEASE LET US NOT FORGET THESE MEN!
  • Fay Campbell
  • Brenda Lee
  • valerie novena
  • Grant Fisher
    • Comments
    • Thanks to Valerie Novena for helping me to recognise this worthwhile cause.
  • Eric&Natalie Tapley
    • Comments
    • They did not die in Vain.
  • Tanya Corscadden
  • Adina Szezendor
  • sheldon
  • Charlene O'Dell
  • Charlene (Cook) Harrison
    • Comments
    • It would be about time !!!!
  • Wendy Daley
  • jerry parlee
  • DerrickMay
  • niki wilson
  • Loretta Davis
  • andrew milne
    • Comments
    • i think it's a good idea
  • Alisha Perry
  • charlene
  • michelle chevarie
    • Comments
    • I will ask all my friends to sign the petition
  • Laurena Kingston
    • Comments
    • Granddaughter of Walter Whipple
  • Carolyn Mason
  • Rev. Dr. Stephen E. Gough
    • Comments
    • It was a tragic event that occured on June 21, 1977. I remember it how horrible the announcement that changed untold lives forever.
  • Jane Moses
    • Comments
    • This should happen.This is history
  • Shelley LeBreton
  • Tim Landry
  • Jamie Williams
    • Comments
    • i can't believe this is even an issue. yet another example of "the system" not wanting to admit to its flaws. you cant fix a mistake, if you dont acknowlege it.
  • Scott Walsh
  • Mary Lynn Titcomb
  • Chris Donally
    • Comments
    • Due to this tradegy Ivan Donally was the brother-in-law I never got to meet.