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PARK RENAMING: In honour of Birunthan Muralidaran Nadaraja!

A formal request has been submitted to the City of Toronto, Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division to re-name a park in honour of Birunthan Muralidaran Nadarajah. It has been proposed that the former Wharnsby Park be named after this 11-year-old boy who exhibited heroic actions in the face of adversity on December 10^th, 2006.  Birunthan was a Grade 6 student at Thomas L. Wells Public School located on Nightstar Road. He was the captain of his volleyball team and had a passion for theatre, singing, and sports. He was a bright student who enjoyed spending time with his friends and family.  

On December 10^th, 2006, Birunthan, his friend Kishoban Alakeswaran and others were on their way to play a soccer game in a nearby park when Kishoban decided to take a short cut across a pond.  Fifteen-year-old Kishoban fell into the pond, through a thin sheet of ice. Without hesitation, young Birunthan went in after Kishoban in a failed attempt to rescue his friend.

Birunthan's bravery has not gone unnoticed. A scholarship has been established in his name to ensure his heroic act is never forgotten. He was also honoured at a Queen's Park ceremony along with 16 other brave people who risked their lives to save others. 

Your comments on this proposed renaming should be mailed, faxed or e-mailed to:

Yasmin Carter
Operations Support Officer
Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation
Scarborough Civic Centre
150 Borough Drive
Toronto, ON M1P 4N7

 Fax: 416-396-4957
E-mail: ycarter@toronto.ca
Comments must be received by October 15^{, 2007.}