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In Memoriam: Barbara Irwin, whose husband was shot to death in 1972, lays a rose yesterday at Queen's Park to commemorate slain Metro police officers
In Memoriam: Barbara Irwin, whose husband was shot to death in 1972, lays a rose yesterday at Queen's Park to commemorate slain Metro police officers

In Memoriam: Barbara Irwin, whose husband was shot to death in 1972, lays a rose yesterday at Queen's Park to commemorate slain Metro police officers

Date10/13/1992
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Original Toronto Star caption: In Memoriam: Barbara Irwin; whose husband was shot to death in 1972; lays a rose yesterday at Queen's Park to commemorate slain Metro police officers.
GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0121505F
A campaigner working for cost of living increases for widows of policemen murdered while on duty is Barbara Irwin, whose husband was killed in 1972. S(...)
A campaigner working for cost of living increases for widows of policemen murdered while on duty is Barbara Irwin, whose husband was killed in 1972. S(...)
6/19/1975
Sarnia Mourns constable Slain by Ryan, Shot down in cold blood by Ryan, as he entered the Sarnia liquor store with two other police officers in answer(...)
Sarnia Mourns constable Slain by Ryan, Shot down in cold blood by Ryan, as he entered the Sarnia liquor store with two other police officers in answer(...)
5/26/1936
Murder scene: Police officers stand in front of the Morecambe Gate townhouse in Scarborough where a teenager was shot to death at a crowded house party
Murder scene: Police officers stand in front of the Morecambe Gate townhouse in Scarborough where a teenager was shot to death at a crowded house party
9/30/1990
Dead Officer's Wife Had Prepared Cake-Birthday Party of Death - Receive Aid From Police Fund, The six shots from a gun in hands of an armed hoodlum th(...)
Dead Officer's Wife Had Prepared Cake-Birthday Party of Death - Receive Aid From Police Fund, The six shots from a gun in hands of an armed hoodlum th(...)
9/7/1933
Grieving parents: Peter and Lesley Parrott, whose 11-year-old daughter Alison was found slain yesterday, are seen to reporters before learning of her death
Grieving parents: Peter and Lesley Parrott, whose 11-year-old daughter Alison was found slain yesterday, are seen to reporters before learning of her death
7/28/1986
Grieving parents: Peter and Lesley Parrott, whose 11-year-old daughter Alison was found slain yesterday, are seen talking to reporters before learning of her death
Grieving parents: Peter and Lesley Parrott, whose 11-year-old daughter Alison was found slain yesterday, are seen talking to reporters before learning of her death
7/27/1986
The Coffin of slain Constable Leslie Maitland is carried by fellow officers through a double line of saluting policemen
The Coffin of slain Constable Leslie Maitland is carried by fellow officers through a double line of saluting policemen
2/6/1972
New Son of Slain Policeman, Pauline Maitland, widow of Constable Leslie Maitland, who was shot to death on duty Feb
New Son of Slain Policeman, Pauline Maitland, widow of Constable Leslie Maitland, who was shot to death on duty Feb
7/10/1973
Widow pregnant: Slain officer's wife Susan is expecting a second child in two weeks
Widow pregnant: Slain officer's wife Susan is expecting a second child in two weeks
10/12/1984
Crime scene: Police comfort Kyung Cha, whose husband owns the store where operator Bonjai Lee was shot with a pistol last night in a bungled hold-up attempt by two men, both wearing kerchiefs
Crime scene: Police comfort Kyung Cha, whose husband owns the store where operator Bonjai Lee was shot with a pistol last night in a bungled hold-up attempt by two men, both wearing kerchiefs
9/15/1980
Echoes of the Past: In 1979, there were accusations of police racism when Albert Johnson was shot in his home by officers who were later acquitted
Echoes of the Past: In 1979, there were accusations of police racism when Albert Johnson was shot in his home by officers who were later acquitted
11/15/1980
Carrying Shotguns, police officers join in search for suspect in fatal shooting of Metro Constable Leslie Maitland today. Maitland was shot in the Dan(...)
Carrying Shotguns, police officers join in search for suspect in fatal shooting of Metro Constable Leslie Maitland today. Maitland was shot in the Dan(...)
2/1/1973