Constable Ezio Faraone Park in Edmonton, originally opened in 1992 in memory of Const. Ezio Faraone who was killed in the line of duty, is being rededicated to honor all Edmonton police officers who have lost their lives serving the city.
The central Edmonton river valley park, originally opened two years after Faraone, 33, was shot and killed while pursuing suspects in an armed robbery, will now feature a more comprehensive tribute to fallen officers. The park currently features a bronze statue of a police officer kneeling to speak to a child. On Tuesday, June 25th, the 34th anniversary of Faraone’s passing, an additional tribute will be unveiled: the fallen officers’ names engraved on the pedestal base of the statue and new banners with the officers’ photos.
The rededication ceremony will be held at the park near 110th Street and 97th Avenue at 1 p.m. on June 25th. EPS Chief Dale McFee, Edmonton Police Association president Curtis Hoople, and (Ret.) EPS Sgt. Ray Hogan are scheduled to be in attendance.
The park serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by Edmonton’s law enforcement officers. Since 1918, ten Edmonton police officers have been killed on duty, including Const. Daniel Woodall who was shot during an attempted arrest in 2015 and constables Travis Jordan and Brett Ryan who were shot and killed while responding to a family dispute in 2023. The rededication of Constable Ezio Faraone Park will provide a dedicated space for the city to honor and remember the lives of these brave individuals.
