Special Cst. Johnny KaretakSA国际影视传媒檚 memorial unveiled in Arviat
Special Constable (SC) Johnny Karetak was honoured at a special ceremony last month. Karetak died in June 2017 at the age of 87 after serving with the police force for 25 years.
Special Constable (SC) Johnny Karetak was honoured at a special ceremony last month. Karetak died in June 2017 at the age of 87 after serving with the police force for 25 years.
SA国际影视传媒淗e built a bridge between and the community,SA国际影视传媒 Mayor Joe Savikataaq Jr. told Kivalliq News.
Karetak was born in St. JohnSA国际影视传媒檚, N.L. but moved to Arviat at the age of three and lived there until he passed away four years ago.
Although he was buried in 2017, plans to hold a special ceremony in his honour were on hold until Aug. 17 of this year.
The cross for KaretakSA国际影视传媒檚 grave was made from the mast of his Peterhead fishing boat. It has since had a specially engraved gravestone added in front of it.
The following images were taken during the August ceremony.
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