Manitoulin Swing Bridge Named After Fallen OPP Officer

Manitoulin’s iconic Swing Bridge to honour fallen OPP officer

Members of the OPP, family members, community leaders and partners gathered on Friday for a bridge dedication ceremony to Const. Marc Hovingh, who was killed six years ago in the line of duty.

Manitoulin Swing Bridge named after fallen OPP officer

The Manitoulin Swing Bridge in Little Current has officially been dedicated to OPP Const. Marc Hovingh, who was killed on duty in 2020.

Swing bridge to bear memorial signs for fallen OPP officer

Sign 'a powerful reminder of the courage, compassion and remarkable bravery that defined his service to the community,' Commissioner says of Const. Marc Hovingh

Manitoulin Island bridge dedicated in honour of fallen OPP officer

A bridge on Manitoulin Island now bears memorial signs with the name of fallen OPP officer, Const. Marc Hovingh, who died in a 2020 shooting.

OPP dedicates Manitoulin bridge in honour of officer killed in line of duty

Provincial Const. Marc Hovingh was shot Nov. 19, 2020

Little Current Swing Bridge to bear memorial signs for fallen OPP officer Marc Hovingh

Memorial signs are being installed at the Little Current Swing Bridge on Highway 6 as a permanent tribute to OPP Const. Marc Hovingh, who was shot near Gore Bay while responding to a call