Gary Harris - The Valley Eye Photography

In Memory of Capt. Gary Harris, Halifax Firefighter, Husband, Father, and Grandfather

July 14, 2026July 15, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Sharing on behalf of the family: On May 6, 2026, our family lost our hero, Gary, to leukemia. Gary was a proud Halifax firefighter who dedicated his life to protecting others, ultimately losing his own battle to occupational cancer. He shared a deep passion for fighting this disease, and we proudly cycled together in the […]

Firefighting — The hidden risks

June 19, 2026July 2, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Every time firefighters don their gear and respond to incidents, they put their lives on the line for our communities. The majority of the public understands the dangers from running into burning buildings, working alongside busy traffic and the severe mental toll from the job, but there are added risks that lurk in the shadows, […]

Honouring the life of Captain Gary Harris

May 11, 2026June 23, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Today, Halifax Regional Firefighters, family and friends gathered at the St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Kentville, to honour the life of Captain Gary Harris. Harris joined Halifax Regional Fire in 1976, climbing the ranks as Firefighter, Lieutenant, and Captain while also serving as Acting District Chief in 1997. Gary was diagnosed with leukaemia, now […]

Our deepest condolences go out to the family of former Capt. Gary Harris.

May 8, 2026June 23, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Harris joined the Halifax Regional Fire Service in 1976, climbing the ranks, before being diagnosed with what is now recognized as a firefighting-related cancer. His role along with his wife Anne, was instrumental for pushing cancer coverage for fighters in Nova Scotia in 2003. I had the honour to meet with Gary & Anne on […]