Posthumus honour for Hamilton animal rights activist
Published September 15, 2020 at 2:21 pm
A Hamilton animal rights activist killed outside of a meat processing plant in June has been honoured for her advocacy.
A Hamilton animal rights activist killed outside of a meat processing plant in June has been honoured for her advocacy.
Regan Russell, 65, died after she was struck by a truck during a demonstration at Burlington’s Fearmans Pork Plant on Harvester Rd. in June.
On Monday, the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA (HBSPCA) posthumously recognized Regan with the Dr. Jean Rumny Award, given to individuals who have shown a commitment and dedication to animals and the community served by the HBSPCA. The award was presented to Regan’s family at a gathering in Burlington.
“Regan was curious, passionate and tireless in her aspiration for a humane world”, CEO Marion Emo said in a statement.
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Regan died while attempting to give water to pigs that were on the truck and on their way to slaughter.
The 28-year-old driver of the vehicle was subsequently charged Careless Driving Causing Death under the Highway Traffic Act .
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