RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I must notify you of the death of Constable 2359 Peter Da Silva. Pete leaves behind his wife Belinda, their two teenaged daughters –Taylor and Ava, other dear family members and many close friends within the VPD. Tragically and unexpectedly, Pete suffered a medical emergency […]

A Tribute to Nova Scotia Dear Members of the Association Retired RCMP Supt. Doug Anthony has sent us a link to a video that he and his brother Ken Anthony produced in memory of those who lost their lives in the shooting rampage in Nova Scotia. It is a very poignant video and our thanks […]

Cst. Heidi Stevenson Dear Members of the Association, Memories of Cst. Heidi Stevenson. James Forrest Director of Communications RCMP Veterans’ Association RCMP Prince Edward Island RCMP Cst. Heidi Stevenson’s obituary reads “the couple cherished family ski trips, beach walks in Prince Edward Island…” and so some of our officers did just that in her memory […]

The following message was written by Sergeant Dave Thompson (Ret’d) of the Vancouver Police Department in honour of Constable Heidi Stevenson.  He has given his permission for it to be used on the Vancouver Division web site: On Friday April 14, 2020 – “Wear Red Friday” – A member of the Vancouver Police Department’s Mounted […]

A Nation Grieves Dear Members of the Association Many of us have been overcome by the news of the death of Cst. Heidi Stevenson and her fellow citizens in Nova Scotia. The crimes are appalling, the grief insurmountable.  Many have turned to expressing that grief in a number of ways and have drawn their work […]

A Poem in Memory of Cst. Heidi Stevenson Dear Members of the Association We have received a poem which was been sent in memory of the death of Cst. Heidi Stevenson. It is presented hereunder. James Forrest Director of Communications RCMP Veterans’ Association I am attaching this poem written by Cst. Marilyn Campbell (nee Emond) […]

RCMP Veterans’ Association Members Helping Members This information is being provided to all Association Members A Virtual Vigil For the Victims of the Shootings in Nova Scotia Dear Association Members A quick note to draw your attention to an event that is happening this evening that was brought to our attention by an Ottawa Division […]

RCMP Veterans’ Association Members Helping Members This information is being provided to all Association Members Wear Red in Support of the Force Dear Association Members, President Walker has provided the following broadcast that was sent out by the National Police Federation (NPF) in support of the members of the Force in the face of media […]

The following is from Deputy Commissioner Jennifer Strachan, Commanding Officer, E Division: “We continue to connect with our colleagues in Nova Scotia as they continue to deal with the unimaginable and tragic events.  Significant work still needs to be done to investigate the circumstances.  However, it is important that we dont forget about the tremendous efforts […]

The gathering memorial at Heidi Stevenson’s former detachment, East Hants County, Nova Scotia Dear Association Members, David J. Lambe of Nova Scotia Division has written a poem in memory of Cst. Heidi Stevenson which we are pleased to share with you In addition, Mona Eichmann, of London Division has provided some photos of her daughter, […]