Edition 8 Winter 2013 - York Regional Police

REMEMBERING ANDY ALLANAndy Allan, a retired member of the York Regional Police Male Chorus, passedaway at Southlake Residential Care Village in Newmarket on December 11 th ,2012. Andy, a resident of Aurora, joined the Male Chorus on January 9 th , 1996.He was a proud and dedicated member who volunteered his time in thecommunity on behalf of York Regional Police until his health forced hisretirement from the chorus on December 8 th , 2008. Andy, who sang as amember of the First Tenor section, gave credit to his singing in the chorus asimproving the quality of his singing. He mentioned to his brother Jim that hewished he had joined the chorus sooner than he did. One of Andy’s favouritesongs was Danny Boy. At the encouragement of his fellow chorus members he would entertainthem by singing it at many of their informal functions. Although it will never sound the same, we willalways remember our friend Andy when we hear Danny Boy.SPECIAL OLYMPICS ONTARIO SUMMER GAMESDreaming of summer? This year, York Regional Policehas even more reason to look forward to the summerheat.York Regional Police has been a long-time supporterof the Special Olympics, and we will be hosting the2013 Special Olympics Ontario Summer Games. Ofcourse, your assistance as volunteers will be critical tothe event.The games will take place July 11-14, 2013. For thosewho are interested in participating as a volunteer.please visit http://www.specialolympics2013games.comfor more information and to register as a volunteer.The deadline to sign up is April 1, 2013.