Hundreds of firefighters, family and friends gathered Sunday to remember Forrest Owens, a pillar of the Saanich Peninsula.
Owens, who served as assistant fire chief in Central Saanich during a career that spanned 35 years, died unexpectedly from complications of cancer on July 21 at the age of 64. His passing reverberated through Central Saanich and across the region.
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On behalf of all of us at @CSaanichFire, thank you to all who came out & participated in the procession, to those who came out to pay their respects, & our beautiful community. It was a perfect tribute to our leader, mentor and dearest friend. #restinpeace AC Owens. #14 #CSaan pic.twitter.com/dJ9c7dAbLl
— Central Saanich Fire (@CSaanichFire) August 15, 2022
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