91 www.rnca.ca Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association Cst. WilliamMoss Softball Tournament 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 honor 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: The Newfoundland and Labrador Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Site) History of the Constable William Moss Softball Tournament The Constable William Moss Minor Softball Tournament was inaugurated in 1980 through the personal efforts of Constable Gary Browne, Mr. Peter Harvey, President of Softball Newfoundland Labrador, and Ms. Jen Adams of the Cabot Street Recreation Association. The Constable Moss Memorial Tournament began in 1980 with just four St. John’s inter-city teams. In just a few short years, the event had become, as it is to this day, the premier boys’ and girls’ tournament in our province, with as many as 30 teams participating. The tournament quickly far surpassed all police and community expectations relating to the breaking down of barriers between law enforcement members and youth. (Source: Softball Newfoundland and Labrador - softballnl.ca) Memorial to Constable William Moss www.freepik.com The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association was pleased to support the Constable William Moss Softball Tournament with a $1,000.00 donation.
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