‘Run to Remember’: Police officers from across Ontario participate from Toronto to Ottawa [Video]

Police officers from all over Ontario have been running from Toronto to Ottawa the past few days for the National Police Officers’ Memorial Run (NPOMR).

The “Run to Remember” is held annually to pay tribute to officers who have died in the line of duty, and to raise awareness for the National Police Officers’ Memorial at Parliament Hill.

The tradition began in 2005, when a few dozen members of the Peel Regional Police Pacers Running team ran the 460 kilometres from Toronto to Ottawa.

Now, almost two decades later, 300 officers from 30 different agencies across the province participate in the run.

“This year we have 15 of our officers that are running,” said Kevin Smith from the York Regional Police.

“It’s really important mainly for the families, that this number of officers come out to ensure that their loved ones are never forgotten.”

The race is a relay-style event, …