C A N A D A
Memorial Building for RCMP
proudly named
'The F. B. Pearson Building'
Community of Surrey and the RCMP
dedicate the
'The F. B. Pearson Building'
by
Superintendent Ric Hall (Rt'd)
Superintendent Ric Hall (Rt'd)
Reg.# 6298, Sergeant F. (Frank) B. Pearson was born in 1888. He came to
Canada from England at about the age of 20 years. He joined the RNWMP in 1914
and he was one of the earliest members of the police to be posted to Surrey
Detachment in the 1930's.
To conmemmorate the goodness, his spirit, volunteerism and his hard work, it was decided to name the new expansion annex of the RCMP Detachment after Sergeant 'Frank' Pearson. He would have been very proud of the Memorial Building, but it's generally thought that Sgt. Pearson would not have expected such an honour or such a surprise. In addition to serving the Force and the community of Surrey, Sergeant Pearson also served in WWI and WWII.
The new expansion building is about 34,000-square-feet of much needed space for the RCMP. From the early days of fifteen members or so, the RCMP now employs over 640 members and the number continues to grow. The new space will lessen the previous crowded working conditions. The Opening Ceremony for the F. B. Pearson Memorial Building was attended by the Senior RCMP Officer, Assistant Commissioner Fraser MacRae and Surrey's Mayor, Dianne Watts. A large group of Sergeant Pearson's family was also in the audience as well as many other members and guests.
Sgt. Pearson died in 1965. He is buried in South Surrey Sunneyside Lawn Cemetery.
Appreciation: Photos also by Superintendent Ric Hall (Rt'd)
'Maintain Our Memories'
To conmemmorate the goodness, his spirit, volunteerism and his hard work, it was decided to name the new expansion annex of the RCMP Detachment after Sergeant 'Frank' Pearson. He would have been very proud of the Memorial Building, but it's generally thought that Sgt. Pearson would not have expected such an honour or such a surprise. In addition to serving the Force and the community of Surrey, Sergeant Pearson also served in WWI and WWII.
The new expansion building is about 34,000-square-feet of much needed space for the RCMP. From the early days of fifteen members or so, the RCMP now employs over 640 members and the number continues to grow. The new space will lessen the previous crowded working conditions. The Opening Ceremony for the F. B. Pearson Memorial Building was attended by the Senior RCMP Officer, Assistant Commissioner Fraser MacRae and Surrey's Mayor, Dianne Watts. A large group of Sergeant Pearson's family was also in the audience as well as many other members and guests.
Appreciation: Photos also by Superintendent Ric Hall (Rt'd)
'Maintain Our Memories'
J. J. Healy,
Reg.#23685
Reg.#23685
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