A few days ago I decided to walk around town and take some random shots of random event. Who knew that i would be going back in time an run into this guy :

One shot that I have wanting to try and get for years finally materialized for me. I have several shots of the air ambulance from ground level, but I was finally able to get some shots of it from above it:

Lastly, on my travels, i was around the Toronto Eaton Center. I saw a bunch of police cars racing towards it, lights and sirens ablaze. This is not a good sign when a bunch of cars come racing in a large team like that. Remember that only a short time ago, there was a very serious shooting there. I followed and ended up about mid point of the  Eaton Center where the police  cars had  stopped .

I had no idea what kind of a call it was for but on my arrival , i saw one officer carrying something we do not see unless it is a very serious call: 

In very short order, officers made an arrest and while I am not privy to the nature of the call, the person arrested was the  very same person who only the Friday previous, was responsible for a significant delay on the TTC as a result of a security related issue on the King Street streetcar at Yonge Street.

So the officers of 51 division who attended this call, thanks for taking a dangerous criminal off the streets, awesome job .

This past Sunday, May 05 2013 was the first Sunday in May.  The first Sunday ion may of each year is the date set aside to commemorate our fallen Police Officers who have made the greatest sacrifice of all, while in the line of duty .

While was a day that had been created to remember those who have fallen, it also was an opportunity for many old friends to see each other again. here are a few images of this day :

Yes, my secret is out. i love motorcycles :-) 

As a person who has had the honor to serve my country in uniform many years ago, I greatly appreciate the service  of those who serve today, as well as those who  have served in the past. Our freedoms and rights come from the backs of those who laid their lives on the line for us years ago. These honorable medals are a reminder of the service of  these persons.

The ceremony of the event was filled traditions and military precision to honor those who serve.

Many dignitaries from many levels of government present .

One of the hardest duties a cop has is the investigation of accidents. Sadly, sometimes, these accidents end in fatalities , as did this one on Saturday may 04, 2013 at about 3:00 pm . While i was not a witness to what took place, I happened upon this a short time later and caputred to investigation process.

It was first thought that a car was involved in a hit and run crime but as the investigation proved, this was not the case. Yes, it takes time to get the details of the case and thus, the reason why roads get closed. Here are some of the images :

 

There is great detail and skill needed to investigate these accidents 

 

The next time you get pulled over by a cop , remember this, he or she may just save your life by giving you that ticket you are going to hate .  Remember too that when the worst case does happen, they are the one who get to knock on your door to give you the news.

Some new material to post .....

Hello everyone, yes, its been a while since I posted images on here but then , I HAVE been busy taking images as well :-) 

Let me start with one I shot several years ago . this image is one of the late Jack Layton. While i am not a supporter of his political party , i though this was a good image of him :

The next image is from a recent race held in Toronto. While most runners well, ran the race, i have always been impressed with the wheelchair athletes. She was also one of the top finishers in this race.  These athletes remind me that ABILITY  is what they have. So people, don't dis their ABILITIES :

Recently, I had a chance to attend the Liberal leadership convention here in Toronto. I do however, take no  credit for getting in as I was able to get in only as a result of a good friend of mine who personally knew of of the leading candidates. Here Is Joyce Murray :

 

Being from Quebec, I have many memories  of Prime Minister Trudeau . i am delighted that his Justin has decided to follow in the foot steps of his father and I have no doubt that he will be out Prime Minister one day, soon perhaps. Just watch him :-)  

Lastly for today, I am posting some Images of the visit by Prince Philip . The Prince has here in Toronto to present a military regiment with their regimental colors . many years, when I served with out military, I had the honor of being on a color guard for a royal visit by Princess Diana . that was way back in the early 1980's . While i am obviously not in the military any longer, i still have a great attachment to the service of my country and those who serve today. I can only imagine the sheer joy these honorable service persons had on this day to have their regimental colors presented to them by none other that the Prince himself. To all who served, and serve today, THANK YOU :