National Day of Mourning

By 250 News

Flags on all provincial buildings are to be  at half mast today  to recognize the National Day of Mourning for killed or injured  workers.

Last year in B.C., 160 workers lost their lives as a result of  workplace accidents or illness.

 In Prince George, the day will be marked with the official unveiling of the  memorial to killed and injured workers.  The unveiling will take place at 11:00 this morning at the southwest corner of Patricia Boulevard and Queensway. 

The memorial  incorporates four flagpoles that will be used every April 28th in the Day of Mourning ceremony, and features a sculpture by Quesnel artist  Bert deVink.

The artwork is described  as "a steel structure that will give the impression of being twisted while collapsing, and incorporates a brass textured sun and bird." 

deVink says of his design "The expressions of hope, love and strength produced by the bird, combined with the warming and healing light of the sun gives an emotional but positive feeling to a monument that honours killed and injured workers."

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