Living the Dash

What will yours say?

Have you ever noticed something common on every headstone? I don’t mean the names. I’m talking about what’s between the dates of birth and death.It’s the dash. Have you ever stopped to think about that prominent mark?

After 14 years of working as a firefighter, including four years in Kirkland Lake, Ont., Jeremy Alldred-Hughes has always had a heart to serve the community, both on and off work hours. “I feel like any first responder has the passion and desire to help, serve and look after our community. That doesn’t stop when we punch the clock.