105 www.rnca.ca Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association Cst. WilliamMoss Softball Tournie Left to right, front kneeling: Kate Woodford, Desiree Gushue, Amy Connors, Sydney Walsh. Back row: Dave Connors, Jamie Walsh, Emily Hawco, Karlee Farrell, Ashley Hickey, Jillian Maloney, Amber Furey, Ariel Bartlett, Kyleigh Gear, Tori Wall-Parsons, John Farrell and Mark Woodford. Front: Jayden Butler. Left to right, second row: Zackery Barker, Charlie Dawe, Lucas LeDrew, Luke Rideout, Jacob LeDrew, Ben Smith, Landon Wall. Back row: Coach Jon Hynes, Camden Hynes, Matthew DeHann, Aiden LeDrew, Noah Stokes, Matthew Reeves, Coach Chris LeDrew. Memorial to Constable William Moss On the threshold of his career as a police officer, Constable William Moss died as a consequence of a violent, physical clash at Badger on March 10, 1959 between police officers (both Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Newfoundland Constabulary) and loggers during the International Woodworkers of America loggers’ strike. Constable Moss is the first member of the Newfoundland Constabulary to have died from injuries sustained in the course of duty since Confederation. On May 12, 1971, Vida Hounsell of Glovertown, mother of the late Constable Moss, unveiled a commemorative plaque in his honour during special ceremonies at the old Newfoundland Constabulary headquarters at Fort Townshend. On July 31, 2013, the people of Badger unveiled the Badger Monument (Located at the corner of River Road and Beothuck Street, Badger). The Badger Monument is a fitting and permanent tribute to represent two significant events: First, to Honour the memory of Constable William Moss, a member of the Newfoundland Constabulary (as the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary was then known), who died in the line of duty. Secondly, to note a major turning-point in the history of labour relations in Newfoundland and Labrador. Source: www.policeandpeaceofficers.ca continued
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