On Friday, May 3, 1928, Const. Norman F. Maker and another officer responded to a disturbance at the Montgomery Hotel, where a man was threatening people with a gun. As they entered the hotel, the suspect fled up a set of stairs. While pursuing the suspect, Maker was shot and fatally wounded as he exited his room with a handgun. The suspect was eventually shot and killed by other Peterborough officers.
Constable Maker, who was 32 years old at the time of his death, had served with the OPP for six years. He left behind his wife, Muriel, and two daughters, ages three and three months.
The bridge dedication ceremony will be held at the Peterborough Drill Hall / Armoury National Historic Site of Canada at 222 Murray Street in Peterborough. The ceremony will begin at 11:30 a.m., and OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique will be in attendance.
Constable Maker’s dedication is a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by law enforcement officers in the line of duty. His legacy will continue to be honored through the dedication of this bridge, which will serve as a reminder of his bravery and dedication to protecting the Peterborough community.
