Support from across this great nation helps to heal an unbearable loss

March 6, 2005 (Mayerthorpe, Alberta) — On behalf of the members, staff and their families of both Mayerthorpe and Whitecourt Detachments we would like to express our gratitude to the people of our communities, our province and our country for the overwhelming support we have received.

The deaths of our four friends and colleagues have been a tragedy beyond comprehension and we as a family needed some days to be together in private grief. However, we need the communities we serve to know that their outpouring of support, love, prayers, hugs, flowers and caring has touched all our hearts, the hearts of our families and the families of Constable Peter Schiemann, Constable Leo Johnston, Constable Brock Myrol and Constable Anthony Gordon. You have eased a burden that could not have borne without your support. For that we are eternally grateful.

We are proud of our communities, proud to live in them and proud to serve and protect them. We are still here and please know that we will see you soon.

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Sgt. Brian Pinder
Detachment Commander
Mayerthorpe Detachment

S/Sgt. Tom Pickard
Detachment Commander
Whitecourt Detachment