April 20, 2024

Thousands attend funeral for young RCMP constable

He was a bright, fun-loving and compassionate man. Thousands of police and other emergency responders, family and friends, are paying their respects at a full regimental funeral for RCMP Constable Adrian Oliver. His partner, Sheila, stood at the platform with Adrian's twin brother, Ben, also a Mountie. Her words were heartwrenching. "Adrian the … [Read more...]

Mounties arrive for funeral of young constable

Hundreds of officers from various law-enforcement agencies have arrived for the funeral of Surrey RCMP Constable Adrian Oliver. There was a line of cars both civilian and police cruisers, waiting to get into the parking area of the Langley Events center. Officers will be marching in remembrance of Oliver, who was killed last Tuesday, when his … [Read more...]

Public invited to attend Full Regimental Funeral

Thousands are expected to attend the full regimental funeral Tuesday for the Surrey RCMP officer who was killed last week when his cruiser was involved in a crash. The funeral for 28-year-old Constable Adrian Oliver is taking place at the "Langley Event Centre" on 200th Street. Funeral proceedings being at one o'clock. RCMP spokesperson … [Read more...]

Crowds watch Layton funeral on big screen TV at Canada Place

Mixing with the tourists and cruise ship passengers outside Canada Place in downtown Vancouver, mourners who came to watch Layton's funeral on a large screen television. Two people played guitar and sang as dozens of people arrived early to get a spot so they could see the screen.    The crowd was a diverse cross-section representing … [Read more...]