A Dawson College shooting survivor, who later became a police officer, reflected on the death of a friend as the school marked the 20-year anniversary of the 2006 attack in Montreal. The remembrance occurred at the college on Sept. 11, with the teen who died and 19 others wounded cited in the ceremony’s focus.
The image accompanying the report shows a graduate’s framed photo, with a vase of roses and a glass butterfly nearby, underscoring the personal losses endured during the shooting. The event aligns with the broader commemoration of the incident, which involved a gunman entering school grounds and killing Anastasi De Sousa while injuring others.
The survivor-turned-officer spoke about the impact of that day and the long arc of healing, highlighting how the tragedy shaped his sense of duty and community safety. The 20th anniversary highlights both remembrance and the distance to that day in Montreal’s history.
Details about additional participants, specific remarks, or the officer’s current assignments were not provided in the available material. The report emphasizes the lasting memory of the deceased student and the ongoing connection between survivors and the memories of those affected by the Dawson College shooting.
