WARMINGTON: Grapes steps up in time of grief to remember fallen police officers

A death of a child, no matter their age, puts things into perspective. What has happened this year to Grapes has been far worse than Poppygate. It has been an excruciating time for the beloved Canadian treasure. The same week Cindy died, Luba’s mother passed away at 97, and his granddaughter, Grace, is in a hospital. His grandson, Del, is going ahead with his wedding despite losing his mother. Don and Luba also had a flood in their basement and one of the dogs is ill. “It has been a tough summer,” said Luba. But those police officers dropping by helped give Don a break from his isolation and grief. And gave him a much-needed boost. “I love the police,” said Cherry. When officers went over to give him this year’s t-shirt for the Run to Remember, Hackenbrook said they wanted to cheer Don up.