THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CANADA AND THE U.S.A - GUNS.

WHEN A CANADIAN POLICE OFFICER IS MURDERED IN THE LINE OF DUTY, THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE TAKE NOTICE AND EXPRESS THEIR LOVE AND SORROW. IN AMERICA, MURDER IS AN ORDINARY EVENT.

Thousands of people are attending a celebration of life to commemorate fallen police Const. John Davidson in Abbotsford, B.C., following a procession that began earlier today.

 

"We want to make sure we do it right for John," said Abbotsford Police Sgt. Judy Bird.

 

"We just want to make sure that we remember John and who he stood for and make sure we carry on his legacy."

 

About 12,000 people - including 8,000 first responders - are attending the procession and full regimental funeral for Davidson, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Nov. 6.

 

The celebration is taking place at the Abbotsford Centre. The 8,000 seat venue is at capacity.

 

"We are overwhelmed with the response. We are grateful for everyone taking the time to come here and honour John," Bird said.

 

Const. John Davidson, who died on Nov. 6, 2017, leaves behind his wife and three adult children. His funeral is today.

 

A police pipe band, motorcycles and a riderless horse were part of the procession earlier in the day.

 

First responders, government employees and officers dressed in uniforms of blue and red paraded along the procession route with the hearse carrying Davidson's remains.

 

The riderless horse, a symbol of a fallen officer, followed the hearse.

 

Several hundred members of the public lined the procession route in the pouring rain to pay tribute to Davidson.

 

Barb Hunter said she came to support the police.

 

"Because we never know when they're going to be laying their life down for us. So I just want to thank them and show my appreciation by being here."

Thousands attend funeral procession for Const. John Davidson 

 

Davidson, 53, had served as a police officer for 24 years when he died responding to reports of a stolen vehicle.

 

A suspect, Alberta resident Oscar Arfmann, 65, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with Davidson's death.

 

Davidson began his career with the Northumbria police in the United Kingdom in 1993. He moved to British Columbia in 2006.

 

The veteran officer's partners from Northumbria marched with about 230 members of the Abbotsford Police Department in a procession to a local arena.

 

Police officers from across Canada and the United States also took part in the procession.

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