Mr. Speaker, on Monday, St. Albert said goodbye to one of its finest heroes. RCMP Constable David Wynn was laid to rest following a full regimental funeral attended by 6,000 grateful mourners.
Constable Wynn and Auxilliary Constable Derek Bond had been shot nine days earlier in the line of duty and are both to be saluted for their bravery.
Some 2,100 first responders from across North America honoured their fallen colleague and thousands of St. Albertans lined the procession route wearing white ribbons and waving Canadian flags in a show of community respect and solidarity.
The entire city of St. Albert has come together to show support for both the Wynn and the RCMP families; 15,000 white ribbons adorned porch lights, lampposts and trees throughout our city.
I would like the family of Constable Wynn, wife Shelly, sons Matthew, Nathan and Alex, and also Auxilliary Constable Bond, who is recovering from serious injuries, to know that they are in our collective thoughts and in our prayers.
A grateful nation salutes Constable Wynn for his sacrifice and thanks him for his service to his community and to his country.
Rest in peace, Constable Wynn.