The City of Pickering recognizes former CFPO Rex Heath

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Following is a link to an article regarding former CFPO Rex Heath of Pickering Fire.  His was a LODD,  and by way of city policy, a street has been named after him.

https://www.durhamregion.com/community-story/9504847-pickering-unveils-rex-heath-drive-street-sign-in-memory-of-firefighter/