Workers who have been killed, injured, or made ill on the job were recognized in Sarnia on Saturday morning.
April 28 marked the 26th annual National Day of Mourning in Canada.
Residents across the community paid tribute to those workers during a ceremony at the Clifford Hanson Fire Station on East St.
Spokesperson John Millholland says it's an important day that helps prevent future occupational injuries and diseases .
"It helps workers realize that we have to continue the fight, but it also helps the victims of workplace tragedies to somewhat console themselves and recognize that other people care."
Millholland says workers should always go home the same way they came.
The National Day of Mourning was first held in 1991 to recognize the victims of the the devastating Westray coal mine explosion.
On average, more than two workers die each day in Canada.
Sarnia residents pay tribute to lost and injured workers during the Day of Mourning event at Clifford Hansen Fire Station. April 28, 2018. (Photo by Colin Gowdy, BlackburnNews)
