Unveiling of the First Permanent Memorial to the Victims of Flight PS752 in Canada
A National Tribute Under Prairie Skies
On July 5, 2025, under the prairie skies of Manitoba, the first permanent public memorial for the victims of Flight PS752 was unveiled in the city of Winnipeg. This important milestone in the pursuit of truth and justice was made possible through the collaboration of the Iranian Community of Manitoba, the Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims, the City of Winnipeg, and the Province of Manitoba.
This memorial pays tribute to 176 innocent passengers and crew and one unborn child who were taken from us on January 8, 2020, by missiles fired by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). But this memorial which was built in two phases in Scurfield Park, is not just a place of mourning — it is a public statement: Justice is not merely a private grief but a public responsibility.
A Memorial Built with Meaning and Memory
Every element of this memorial was designed with intention — from the memorial wall bearing the victims’ names — a unique feature not found elsewhere in the world — to an inclusive architectural layout that welcomes visitors from all communities. What gives this place permanence is not only stone and cement, but the engraving of a collective memory on the public conscience.
This memorial is heartbreaking, born out of profound sorrow and an unforgettable tragedy. But it is also heartwarming — a reflection of the solidarity of a community that refused to let this crime fade into oblivion. This site is the tangible expression of what can be built from pain — with resolve, collaboration, and a shared humanity.
Turning Grief into a Public Call for Justice
The organizations involved have turned a local initiative into a national model — a space where remembrance reinforces resilience, and mourning becomes an act of justice.
The project includes 177 trees near the park’s pond and on both sides of a pathway leading to the memorial — including 8 trees around the memorial plaza in memory of the 8 victims who were residents of Manitoba — four benches for rest and reflection, a stone bearing a commemorative plaque, a memorial wall engraved with names, and a native plant bed.
Each name carved into this wall belonged to a human being with dreams, aspirations, and a rich life — and to many who still mourn them. Their loss is not only a national tragedy, but an enduring wound in the body of Iranian diaspora worldwide.
A Lasting Space for Truth, Education, and Solidarity
Yet this memorial is not just for them — it is for future generations. This is a place where the truth will be told without distortion. A place where justice will be loudly demanded. A place where the memory of this crime will neither be erased nor politicized. It is a space for education, reflection, and the enduring pursuit of justice — for Iranians and non-Iranians alike.
At the unveiling ceremony, speakers — from project managers and representatives of all three levels of Canadian government to families and community advocates — echoed a shared message: Justice is a common cause — one that transcends borders and time. Justice belongs to all who believe in accountability, human dignity, and the value of life.
This unveiling is not the end of the road — it is the beginning of a deeper responsibility. We remain committed to uncovering the full truth, prosecuting those responsible, and maintaining pressure both domestically and internationally.
Our demands remain unchanged: the full administration of justice, accountability in international courts, and commemorating the victims’ memory.
We are deeply grateful to all volunteers, organizations, decision-makers, allies, and supporters who stood with us. This memorial belongs to all those who fought for universal principles — and to those who will carry our message forward to the future, in the face of those who caused this tragedy:
We will not forget. Nor shall we forgive.
