December 6, 1989

Fifteen years and six months ago today, the following brilliant, beloved young women were ripped from the families and communities that nurtured them. Murdered, in cold blood, simply because they were successful, motivated, and determined. Murdered because of their gender.


Geneviève Bergeron, a scholarship student majoring in Civil Engineering. She was also a talented musician.

Hélène Colgan, only a semester away from graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Nathalie Croteau, Mechanical Engineering student.

Barbara Daigneault, in her final year of Mechanical Engineering. Her father was a Mechanical Engineering professor at another Montreal-area Engineering school; Barbara helped him as a Teaching Assistant.

Anne-Marie Edward, Chemical Engineering student and member of the university's alpine ski team. Her family elected to bury her in her team uniform.

Maud Haviernick had a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies and was in her second year of Materials Engineering.

Maryse Laganière worked in the university's Budget Department. She had recently married.

Maryse Leclair, Engineering Materials student.

Anne-Marie Lemay, Mechanical Engineering student.

Sonia Pelletier would have graduated on December 7 as an Mechanical Engineer.

Michèle Richard, Engineering Materials student.

Annie St-Arneault, Mechanical Engineering student.

Annie Turcotte, Materials Engineering student.

Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz, Materials Engineering student.

May your souls be at peace.