Provincial police say a funeral for an officer killed last week is set for Wednesday morning at Sadlon Arena in Barrie.
The funeral service is not open to the public, however it will be livestreamed on OPP social media platforms.
Greg Pierzchala was killed in what police have called an ambush attack, after he responded to a call for a vehicle in a ditch west of Hagersville on December 27th.
The public is invited to observe the funeral procession…Road closures will be in place.
PROCESSION TO THE SADLON ARENA
The public is invited to observe the funeral procession as it travels from Adams Funeral Home (445 St. Vincent Street, Barrie) to the Sadlon Arena on Bayview Drive.
Travel is anticipated to begin at approximately 9:30 a.m., but is subject to change. The planned travel route is:
- St. Vincent Street to Wellington Street East
- Wellington Street East to Eccles Street North
- Eccles Street North to Innisfil Street
- Innisfil Street to Essa Road
- Essa Road to Fairview Road
- Fairview Road to Big Bay Point Road
- Big Bay Point Road to Bayview Drive (the west side of Bayview Drive may be accessed by pedestrians – no public access on east side)
Beginning at approximately 9:15 a.m., OPP and other attending services’ members will begin marching from Big Bay Point Road, south on Bayview Drive to the Sadlon Arena. Members will position along Bayview Drive to honour the funeral cortege as they pass by.
Members of the public may view the funeral proceedings via a livestream:
- YouTube: @ontarioprovincialpolice
- Twitter: @OPP_News
- Facebook: @ontarioprovincialpolice
Expressions of condolence to Provincial Constable Pierzchala’s family and friends – Ontario Provincial Police – News / Nouvelles (opp.ca)
Flowers can be sent to Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services Ltd at 445 St. Vincent Street in Barrie, and Holy Spirit Parish at 650 Essa Road in Barrie.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be provided to the Holy Spirit Parish at 650 Essa Road in Barrie.
ROAD CLOSURES
The following road closures will be in effect in Barrie on Wednesday, January 4.
- Bayview Drive from Big Bay Point Road to Churchill Drive will be closed commencing at 5:00 a.m.. Expected to reopen 10:00 a.m.
- Churchill Drive will be closed at Welham Road, with local access only.
- Bayview Drive from Churchill Drive to Mapleview Drive will be closed commencing at 8:00 a.m. Expected to reopen at 4:00 p.m.
- Harvie Road/Big Bay Point Road will be closed from Veterans Drive to Bayview Drive at 5:00 a.m. These roads are expected to reopen 10:00 a.m.
- Fairview Road will be closed at Little Avenue, local traffic only.
Traffic control measures will be in effect.
