The new sculpture of Maj.-Gen. Sir Isaac Brock will be dedicated on Thursday May 14 in a ceremony honouring its donor, David Howes

People at Brock University and across the Niagara region are invited to join ceremonies this Thursday May 14, celebrating the life of David S. Howes and dedicating the new Sir Isaac Brock sculpture that was part of his legacy to the community.

The dedication will take place at 11 a.m. at the site of the sculpture in front of the University’s Schmon Tower.

David Howes

The colourful pageant commemorating Howes and officially welcoming the bronze likeness of Isaac Brock will begin with a re-enactment march-past by 19th-century fife and drum soldiers from the 2nd Lincoln Militia, and end with a salute of musket fire.

The day will feature remarks from members of the Howes family as well as by Danek Mozdzenski, the renowned Canadian artist who created the sculpture and helped oversee its delivery to campus and installation in March.

The program will also hear from University officials, the Brock University Student Union and the Brock University Alumni Association.

The ceremony is scheduled to conclude at noon, when guests will be invited to a luncheon reception in Guernsey Market.

Prior to the sculpture dedication, a celebration of Howes’ life will begin at 10 a.m. in the nearby David S. Howes Theatre, as his colleagues from the University and the broader community share their stories about his many contributions and impacts.

David S. Howes was a longtime friend and supporter of Brock University and was a member of its Board of Trustees from 2000 to 2012, including serving as Chair from 2006 to 2009.

Besides providing a gift of more than $1-million for the creation and installation of the Brock sculpture, Howes also funded scholarship programs to help students, initiated significant annual events to support student financial awards, and gave generously to build or sustain facilities that improved the student experience at Brock.

A local businessman who was also active as a volunteer across the local community, Howes passed away in January of this year.