BCLEMemorial

The BC Law Enforcement Memorial coincides w/ the Canadian Police & Peace Officer Memorial recognized annually on the last Sunday in Sep to remember our fallen.

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Our bugler this year was BC Conservation Officer Evelyn Robertson @_BCCOS, performing both Last Post & Reveille.

Officer Robertson was the first woman to hold the role of Western Conservation Law Enforcement Academy Sgt Major, in WCLEA history.

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The reading of the #BCLEM #HonourRoll is a privilege, reminding of the price some have paid in service of the province of #BC.

DetCst Sarah HANNAH (Retd) @nelsoncitypd & Cpl Kristy POWELL @RidgeRCMP were this year’s Readers.

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At #BCLEMemorial, we sing both US & #Canadian anthems, out of respect to US law enforcement members who travel here, to honour our Fallen.

We were led by the talented @vancouverpd DetCst Danielle Gauthier & @rcmpgrcpolice Cpl Destiny Symonds.
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Chaplain Marty CAYER welcomed all those in attendance, to the 29th British Columbia Law Enforcement Memorial here in the #GardenOfHonour at the BC Legislature. He noted similar services are taking place across #Canada.

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The Provincial Government Representative for today's #BCLEM Ceremony is A/D Minister Glen Lewis, Director of Policing & Law Enforcement Services from the BC Ministry of Public Safety & SolGen.

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Representing #BC Federal Law Enforcement, is @CanBorder @CanBorderPAC District Director West Coast & Yukon, Lucky Paul.

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We are honoured to have Danica Paul, #Songhees Youth representative at our #BCLEM Ceremony.

She welcomed us all, and gave the land acknowledgement.

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The #BCLEMemorial Parade was led by Parade Commander, Sgt Major Ian Parks, @AbbyPoliceDept.

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Road closures are now in place at Humboldt Street and Government Street, as well as Belleville Street and Government Street, for the BC Law Enforcement Memorial Service, taking place today, September 27, 2026.

Approximately 450 police and peace officers are expected to participate in a parade that will begin in the 700 block of Government Street and proceed south to the rear lawns of the B.C. Legislative Buildings, where the memorial ceremony will take place.

Please plan ahead and use an alternate route if travelling through the area.

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REMINDER: Today’s #BCLEM Memorial Ceremony will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel: @BCLEMofficial

https://t.co/5G0nHVI8ml

#HonourThe135 #BCLEM #AHeroRememberedNeverDies #NeverForget

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@cspoliceservice The @r2rwestcoast team will also be passing through #CSaan today!
Thank you @cspoliceservice for your support!💙🖤💙

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We are expecting the @r2rwestcoast and @CanadianR2R teams to arrive at the Bastion after 3pm/1500hrs today.

There will be a short welcoming ceremony, and the public are welcome to come and observe.

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As the @r2rwestcoast & @CanadianR2R continue today on the Mainland, we also have the #BCLEMemorial Golf Tournament this morning on the Island!

The rain is not deterring any of us from the camaraderie of these events that honour our Fallen.

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⛔️Be advised there'll be rolling road closures before, during, & after the #BCLEM Ceremony on Sunday.
#yyjtraffic impact: 700blk Government, Inner Harbour, & BC Legislature.
Up-to-date details: @vicpdcanada
For everyone’s safety, pls follow directions of traffic members.
Thanks!

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Bright & early (dark & overcast?), the @r2rwestcoast & @CanadianR2R teams left frm #Abbotsford & #Vancouver respectively.
A 3-day journey, honouring law enforcement who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to BC.
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We’ve got a busy week ahead, in the build-up to #BCLEM ceremony!

Thurs: #Ride2Remember departs @VancouverPD , #Run2Remember departs @AbbyPoliceDept

Fri: BCLEM Golf

Sat: R2Rx2 arrive @BCLegislature

Sun: Parade 1240hrs, Ceremony @ #BCLeg - 1300hrs

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On 27SEP, law enforcement from near & far will gather @BCLegislature to honour 135 #BCLEM colleagues who've fallen in the line of duty in BC.
You're invited: emergency vehicle display, pipe bands, m/c team, patrol horses, processional march, & ceremony.
#HonourThe135 #WhyWeGather

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The #BCLEM appreciates the ongoing support - for the last 3 years - from @MSAFORD & #FraserValleyAutoMall.

On behalf of the Fallen & their families, we're extremely grateful for this generous donation, as we continue to recognise and memorialise their sacrifices.

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We've been working on a few items that we’re almost ready to reveal.

Thanks for your patience, and stay tuned!

Also, #SaveTheDate for the annual #BCLEM Memorial: Sunday September 27th 2026.

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A married father of 4, Cst Robert Norman Barry KIRBY was born in #Winnipeg, buried in #Saanich.
He served #StBonifacePolice; @wpgpolice; & @RoyalCanNavy - 1 of youngest men ever to achieve rank of #PettyOfficer.
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On 24APR1960, @SaanichPolice Cst Robert Norman Barry KIRBY was called to attend Colquitz Provincial Mental Home (now #VIRCC) to look for Raymond Harold, a deaf-mute patient who’d broken into 2 buildings, stolen 2 rifles + ~100 rounds of ammunition, & fired @ unarmed staff. 1/4

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Harold escaped the area & shot a psychiatric nurse in the shoulder. Fortunately the nurse survived.

A short while later, Harold was shot in the leg by Cst MYCOCK, & surrendered.

He never stood trial, due to his mental state. 3/4