Harold Johnson, a 64-year-old Primcorp Security Guard was assaulted on the morning of Friday, Aug. 12th near the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden during his routine morning patrol. When he asked the suspect to pack up and move along, Harold was allegedly punched a number of times in the face resulting in multiple injuries: broken nose, lacerations above the eye and possible nerve damage.

A beloved community member, Chinatown advocate & guard at Primcorp since 2002, Harold was looking forward to retirement next year. Sadly, after Friday's violent incident, retirement will be coming earlier than expected. The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden Society of Vancouver will be collecting funds for Harold Johnson to show our gratitude and appreciation for his 20 years of dedication and commitment to the Chinatown community.

Global News story here