Kempton Howard Park
Kempton Howard grew up in the Blake/Boultbee community. Kempton was a talented and respected youth leader and mentor. He was a part-time staff person at the Boys and Girls Club at Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre, where he was the moderator of the Torch Club (a junior leadership program), an after-school children's program leader, a head summer day camp counsellor, a youth basketball coach and an inspiring and beloved role model.
Kempton was awarded the Youth Ontario Volunteer Services Award, and a Boys and Girls Clubs of Ontario scholarship for college and contributed his skills in other communities in Toronto.
Kempton was tragically killed on December 13, 2003 in his 24th year and will be forever remembered in the hearts of the children and youth of the Blake/Boultbee community, his colleagues at Eastview and other Boys and Girls Clubs, and many community residents for his gifts to the community.
Kempton Howard Park is dedicated to the memory of Kempton who will always be an inspiration to our community, children and youth to develop their leadership potential, serve their community, and aspire to excellence in all their future endeavours.
Plaque via Alan L. Brown's site Toronto Plaques. Full page here.