We are devastated to announce the tragic death of Regan Russell, a compassionate animal advocate who was killed on Friday June 19th outside Fearmans slaughterhouse in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. ⠀
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Regan died after being run over by a transport truck full of pigs. ⠀
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Regan was a fearless fighter and a peacemaker. Activist and friend of Regan's, Lori Croonen, who was at the Toronto Pig Save vigil with Regan, prepared the video above of the last time she bore witness on the morning of Friday, June 19th.

Regan gave water to thirsty pigs that hot scorching morning and was holding a one-gallon water bottle with a hose when she was struck and killed, offering the pigs a final moment of peace - as she had done many times before in legal protest⠀
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“Regan was a kind, elegant, strong, and courageous person,” said Anita Krajnc, founder of Animal Save Movement. “She was a mentor to others, and she always did activism with kindness in her heart.”⠀
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Regan had been an animal advocate since 1979, attended vigils weekly for years, and cared deeply about justice for animals, racial justice, and protecting the vulnerable.⠀

Ten thousand pigs are slaughtered at the Fearmans slaughterhouse every day. Toronto Pig Save activists have been holding regular vigils outside Fearmans since 2014 when Quality Meat Packers closed in downtown Toronto. ⠀
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The tragic death came two days after the controversial agricultural gag (“ag gag”) law, Bill 156, was passed in Ontario. Bill 156 is designed to cover up animal cruelty on farms and during transport. ⠀
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We asked that Michael Latifi, Executive Chairman and founder of Fearmans, agree to release the pigs who were on the transport truck that killed Regan, to a sanctuary as a sign of compassion and respect, however, our requests were ignored.⠀
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Toronto Pig Save and Animal Save groups around the world held vigils to honour her life. Joaquin Phoenix attended a vigil in Los Angeles.

Just like we speak up against Fearmans for murdering innocent beings, we will not stand back as that industry of death shamelessly steals the life of a warrior. She died fighting against an industry that hides the truth, as shown by the passing of “Ag gag” legislation, Bill 156.
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Regan was a wife, a daughter, a best friend, and we will not let her candle go out. ⠀

#Justice4Regan #GoVeganForRegan #Vigil4Regan #SavePigs4Regan