Delta police joined law enforcement agencies from across the country and around the globe yesterday in honouring the three RCMP officers killed in the line of duty in Moncton last week.
The department privately broadcast the service at its headquarters in Ladner, as well as the North Delta Public Safety Building, for officers and staff.
A large contingent of officers attended the local memorial in Surrey and three officers traveled to Moncton, New Brunswick, to represent Delta at the services Tuesday, which included a parade and regimental funeral for the fallen officers, Const. Dave Ross, Const. Fabrice Georges Gevaudan, and Const. Douglas James Larche.
The three officers were gunned down last Wednesday evening while responding to calls of a man walking around a Moncton neighbourhood with a gun. Two other officers were injured but survived.
Justin Bourque, 24, was arrested after a 30-hour manhunt and has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder.
"Every day, police officers
report for duty across Canada not knowing what dangers their shift may bring," said Sgt. Sarah Swallow. "We are drawn to this profession because we want to make a difference. In doing so, these fallen officers have joined the noble ranks of our bravest heroes and we want to pay our respects."
The department is putting together a condolences book to be sent to the Moncton RCMP. Pages will be available at headquarters in Ladner (4455 Clarence Taylor Cres.) and at the North Delta Public Safety Building (11375 84th Ave.) for members of the public to sign.
