Half-Mastings in 2024
In memory Former Canadian Prime Minister, The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney PC CC GOQ
February 29, 2024-March 23, 2024
Flags at all City of Brampton facilities will be lowered until March 23, 2024 the day of the State Funeral that will be held in memory of The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney PC CC GOQ, Canada's 18th Prime Minister who passed away on February 29, 2024.
In memory Firefighter Bruce Patterson
March 6, 2024
Flags at City Hall and all Brampton Fire and Emergency Services facilities will be at half mast on March 6, 2024, in memory of Bruce Patterson. He began his career with Brampton Fire and Emergency Services (BFES) in 2000 and worked out of Station 211 on “D" Platoon.
In memory Gilles Gaudette
March 7, 2024
Flags at City Hall and all transit facilities will be at half mast on March 7, 2024, in memory of Gilles Gaudette, a dedicated Transit Operator, who served our community for 14 years.
In memory Jacqueline Palmer
May 2, 2024
Flags at City Hall will be at half mast on May 2, 2024, in memory of Jacqueline Palmer, a long-term Finance member. She was also one of the pioneers of the City’s Black History Month Committee.
In memory Michael Omoro
May 25, 2024
Flags at City Hall and Transit Facilities will be at half mast on May 25, 2024, in memory of Michael Omoro, a City of Brampton employee with Transit.
Michael began his career at the City of Brampton in 2004 and joined the Transit family in 2005 as Supervisor of Business Systems.
In memory of Fire Prevention Officer Charles (Chun Chi) Li
June 14, 2024
Flags at City Hall will be lowered from sunrise to sunset June 14, 2024 in memory of Fire Prevention Officer Charles (Chun Chi) Li. Flags will be half mast at all BFES Facilities until the day of the funeral.
Charles began his career with Brampton Fire and Emergency Services (BFES) in 2015. He will be remembered for his radiant smile and cheerful nature. Charles cared deeply for his fellow BFES teammates and was proud to be a part of the Fire service.
In memory Andrew McCloskey
June 26, 2024
Flags at City Hall and Transit Facilities will be at half mast on June 26, 2024, in memory of Andrew McCloskey, a City of Brampton employee with Transit. Andrew began his career at the City of Brampton in 2002.
In memory Luke Morley
July 6, 2024
Flags at City Hall and Brampton Fire and Emergency Services Facilities will be at half mast on July 6, 2024, in memory of Luke Morley, a City of Brampton Fire Emergency Services (BFES) employee.
Luke began his career with BFES in 2022 and worked out of Fire Station 204 on Bravo Platoon.
In memory Former City Alderman Everett Coates
August 12, 2024
Flags at City Hall will be at half mast on August 12, 2024, in memory of Everett Coates, former City of Brampton Alderman and long-time Brampton resident, who passed away on August 5, 2024.
Coates served as a City Alderman from January 1977 to December 1980
In memory Detlef Sertl
August
14, 2024
Flags at City Hall will be at half mast on August 14, 2024, in memory of Brampton Recreation employee Detlef Sertl. Detlef began his part-time career with Recreation in 2014, working at Professor’s Lake as a Facility Attendant.
In memory Al Solski
September 11, 2024
Flags at City Hall will be at half mast on September 11, 2024, in memory of Al Solski, a cherished former City Manager of Brampton. Al devoted his life to public service becoming the city Treasurer and eventually the Brampton City Manager.
His tireless efforts and leadership helped shape Brampton into the vibrant, modern city it is today. Al also contributed significantly to the Peel Memorial Hospital Board, including serving as Chair in the 1990s.
In memory Dean Bertolo
October 29, 2024
Flags at City Hall and Transit Facilities will be at half mast on October 29, 2024, in memory of Dean Bertolo, a dedicated Transit staff member, who joined the team in 2003 as a General Service Person.
In memory of The Honourable John Horton McDermid
December 7, 2024
Flags at all City of Brampton facilities will be lowered on December 7 in memory of The Honourable John Horton McDermid, who served as Member of Parliament for Brampton-Georgetown and later Brampton, from 1979-1993.
