By CHIEF ROBERT DUTTCHEN, Corman Park Police Service
Three members of the Corman Park Police Service (CPPS) took part in memorial events in Regina this past weekend, honouring those who lost their lives in the line of duty.
The weekend offered an opportunity to remember their service and reflect on the enduring loss experienced by their families, colleagues and communities.
Constable James Gordon participated in the Saskatchewan Police and Peace Officers’ Ride to Remember, completing a four-day, 400-kilometre bicycle journey from Saskatoon to Regina.
Alongside officers from across the province, he rode to honour fallen colleagues and help ensure their service and sacrifice are not forgotten.
On Saturday, Sergeant Major Richard Fraser and Chief Robert Duttchen attended the parade and dedication ceremony for the Saskatchewan Protective Services Memorial.
Fraser, who has served on the organizing committee for the memorial and the Sentinel Gala, took part as parade sergeant major.
Duttchen served as a hat bearer, representing municipal police services during the dedication.
Gordon’s ride concluded on Sunday at the Saskatchewan Legislative Building, where the annual provincial memorial service for police and peace officers took place. During the service, Duttchen laid a wreath on behalf of the families of the fallen, honouring their loved ones and acknowledging the loss those families continue to carry.
For the participating CPPS members, it was an honour to stand alongside fellow officers and families in remembrance. The weekend was a solemn reminder of the risks carried by those who serve and of our shared responsibility to remember those who did not return home.