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Historic plaque honours Daniel David Palmer If Daniel David Palmer were still alive, a big smile would probably have beamed right through his full grey beard on learning that he was to be memorialized by the Government of Canada in recognition of his discovery of chiropractic. Port Perry’s Palmer Park, which already bears his name, was the setting on September 19 as approximately 100 people watched the unveiling of a large bronze plaque to commemorate his role in medical history. At- tending the function were a number of dignitaries from the govern- ment of Canada, The Honourable Bev Oda, Mayor Marilyn Pearce, Dr. Robert Haig of the Ontario Chiropractic Association and other interested parties. Following a brief ceremony the plaque, with (in part) the fol- lowing inscription was unveiled.... “Raised in Port Perry, D.D. Palmer was self educated, well read and keenly interested in spiritualism and alternative medicine. While working as a magnetic healer in the United States, his clinical observations and analysis led him to conclude the proper spinal alignment could restore ‘nerve flow’ and ensure good general health... Palmer is recognized as the founder of chiropractic for his Above, Daniel David Palmer, and at left, The Honourable Bev Oda, Mayor Marilyn Pearce and Robert D. Haig admire the commemorative plaque after it was unveiled on September 19, 2009. 28 FOCUS - OCTOBER 2009