There is a price. There are 236 names of those who made the ultimate sacrifice listed on the RCMP honour roll at Depot Division in Regina, Saskatchewan. The most recent is Constable David Wynn, killed in January 2015 by a gunman's bullet in St. Albert, Alberta.
Auxiliary Constable Derek Bond, a volunteer was wounded in the same incident. He is now a member of our veterans association.
Soon, sadly, another name will be added, that of Constable Sarah Beckett, who was killed on duty in April in Victoria, British Columbia. Sarah Beckett had only just returned from maternity leave when she resumed duty after the birth of her second child.
We recently witnessed the professionalism and dedication to duty of those who serve in the RCMP from the members and employees at Wood Buffalo detachment during the wildfire crisis in Fort McMurray.
Like them, the courageous members of the RCMP of today continue the mission entrusted to them by Parliament and the people of Canada: to serve and protect Canada and Canadians from coast to coast to coast and overseas as well.
We, the RCMP veterans, who have gone before, proudly salute them, one and all. Thank you very much for your attention.