Each year across the country on the last Sunday of September, communities gather to honor and remember those Police and Peace Officers who gave their lives in service to Canada.
This year, RCMP Constable Rick O'Brien, who was killed serving his community, will have his name added to the national memorial in Ottawa. 2024 will mark the 45th anniversary of the national event held on Parliament Hill.
Here in the Northwest Territories, a ceremony will take place in front of the cenotaph at RCMP Headquarters in Yellowknife at 11:00 a.m. on September 29th. We will gather to recognize those who have died in service to Canada's Arctic region and ensure the magnitude of their sacrifice is not forgotten. The public is encouraged to attend. Road closures will be in place.