The escort accompanying Provincial Constable Marc Hovingh will return to Manitoulin Island from Toronto at noon today and will travel along Highway 400 to 69.
Hovingh was shot and killed in the line of duty last week, while responding to a call regarding an “unwanted man” on a property in Gore Bay.
Police say 60-year-old Gary Brohman was also shot and killed in the incident.
Hovingh grew up in Barrie and attended Timothy Christian School. He will be honoured at tonight’s council meeting.
Escort of Provincial Constable Marc Hovingh #HeroesInLife https://t.co/20HnXGXaE5
— Ontario Provincial Police (@OPP_News) November 23, 2020
The escort of PC Hovingh from Toronto to Manitoulin will begin at approx 12 noon, stay tumed for live updates https://t.co/odlP0FqwMD
— Ontario Provincial Police (@OPP_News) November 23, 2020
The escort accompanying Provincial Constable Marc Hovingh will return to Manitoulin Island from Toronto at 12 noon Mon, Nov 23. For anyone wishing to pay their respects, live updates will be provided on @OPP_News
Route – MacKinnon & Bowes / Hwy 400 / Hwy 69 / Hwy 17 / Hwy 6 pic.twitter.com/l4W2cYBQaL
— Thomas Carrique (@OPPCommissioner) November 23, 2020
PC Hovingh grew up in Barrie and attended Timothy Christian School. The death of an officer is difficult for all who put their lives at risk to protect the public. Over the coming days we will remember him, and extend our deepest condolences to the Hovingh family. https://t.co/mgK68Ue6bM
— Jeff Lehman (@Mayor_Jeff) November 22, 2020
