Thousands of first responders prepare to honour fallen Abbotsford officer
Posted Nov 19, 2017 09:25:40 AM.
Last Updated Nov 19, 2017 09:26:58 AM.
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Thousands of emergency services workers are getting ready to honour a police officer killed in the line of duty in Abbotsford, including many from out of town.
They’ll be coming from near and far, and at least one organization is trying to make the journey a little easier.
A celebration of life and funeral procession will take place on Sunday.
Chief Bob Rich says there has been support from Vancouver to Chilliwack, across the country, and even other parts of the continent as he and his department mourn the loss of Constable John Davidson, who worked in the UK before coming to Abbotsford in 2006.
“We’ll have people flying in from Scotland and from England, the people that he served with, for Sunday’s event.”
“The support has been overwhelming.”
Rich says up to a couple of thousand officers will be marching.
“Well over a thousand and maybe 2,000 police officers will be marching from every part of North America and lots of our friends from the RCMP and from Vancouver and other places will be there.”
Meanwhile, Deborah Marshall with BC Ferries says travel is free for emergency services personnel heading to Abbotsford for the full regimental funeral.
“All they need to do is either show up in uniform or show their official ID to our ticket agents.”
That is being offered Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
“Well it’s just a small token of our appreciation. We want to show first responders and police officers how thankful we are for their service.”
