The father of a 15-year-old Ontario boy who was killed by a 200-pound soccer net says he is honoured that a new provincial law is named for his son, though he would trade everything to be oblivious to the dangers of such nets and have his son back.The father of a 15-year-old Ontario boy who was killed by a 200-pound soccer net says he is honoured that a new provincial law is named for his son, though he would trade everything to be oblivious to the dangers of such nets and have his son back.
Garrett's Legacy Act, which received royal assent last week, establishes requirements for safe usage of movable soccer goals that are used by members of the public."Once we had explained it to him, he paused for a moment and really contemplated that for a moment and then said, 'When I go, I want to leave a legacy,"' his father Dave Mills says.
Bresee said he was pleased the bill was supported by all parties and that they all co-operated to get it passed before the legislature rose before an extended summer break. Now, Minister of Sport Neil Lumsden will make regulations so the law can come into force. The ministry is working with sport organizations and manufacturers.