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Memorial Walk for Kassidy Ballantyne-Holmes on Sunday

A memorial walk is being held on Sunday night in honour of Kassidy Ballantyne-Holmes.

Ballantyne-Holmes died at Stratford General Hospital, age 35, after suffering a gunshot wound at an Ontario Street residence on the morning of Oct. 15.

The walk is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Participants will make their way around the Avon River to honour the memory of Kassidy.

Organizer Kerry Flood has encouraged bringing candles to walk with. The event will start at the Cenotaph, where a few thoughts will be shared.

A 41-year-old male is charged with second degree murder, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, unauthorized possession of a firearm and weapons trafficking and manufacturing.

Paul Cluff
Paul Cluff
Paul is a veteran journalist with decades of experience in newsrooms across Canada. He has served as sports editor at the St. Thomas Times-Journal, a general assignment reporter at the Stratford Beacon Herald, editor of the Goderich Signal Star, and founding editor of StratfordToday.ca. Paul is a graduate of St. Clair College’s journalism program and holds a credential in Inclusive Journalism – Fair Representation in Media from Seneca College.

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