A Regimental Funeral will be held today to celebrate the lives of the late Cst. Sara Mae Helen Burnsand the late Cst. L. Robb Costello who were killed in the line of duty in Fredericton, N.B.
The funeral will be preceded by a parade of Fredericton Police Force members in uniform, joined by several other police agencies, RCMP members, and first responders.
Our hearts ache with the law enforcement community & first responders today. Thank you. #FrederictonStrong pic.twitter.com/ULnafGjiBP
— Kelsey L. Seymour (@kelseylseymour) August 18, 2018
Waiting to pay final respects to the fallen officers #frederictonstrong #police pic.twitter.com/SXCsJDFtg8
— Juanita Young (@young_juanita) August 18, 2018
The parade is already underway, as officers from all across the country have joined the community in remembering Constables Costello and Burns.
People have been leaving gifts such as flowers and letters at the Fredericton Police Station offering condolences and comfort in their time of mourning.
#FrederictonStrong pic.twitter.com/LPhqV7Giji
— Miranda Clifford (@mirandajayne) August 18, 2018
We are joining officers from across the country in #Fredericton to support @CityFredPolice during this difficult time remembering Constables Robb Costello and Sara Burns. #FrederictonStrong pic.twitter.com/S2Jw7KI784
— New West Police (@NewWestPD) August 18, 2018
The department announced that they plan on bringing in the items tomorrow morning so that their staff can read them and share the messages with the families of Burns and Costello.
We are preparing to march. There are thousands of officers here. US Customs, RCMP, Montreal... from all over North America #FrederictonStrong *JB pic.twitter.com/vkRHhAcZcR
— Peterborough Police (@PtboPolice) August 18, 2018
#FrederictonStrong pic.twitter.com/xTBhagVxBV
— Chris Boddy (@TPSChrisBoddy) August 18, 2018
#FrederictonStrong pic.twitter.com/fZPJBtFXN7
— Sandy Clark (@sandyclark234) August 18, 2018
“We want to thank everyone who took time to leave something, for those who offered their condolences, sent us messages, who shook our hands and gave us a pat on the back and all of you who have held us in your thoughts this past week,” said the Fredericton police. “We have seen, but more importantly, felt the love, the caring and the understanding from our community. It means a lot.”
Collection of #FrederictonStrong gifts https://t.co/FvTzedUkNR pic.twitter.com/MFUcBZd9Xk
— Fredericton Police (@CityFredPolice) August 17, 2018
“We are all hurting, our community faced a tragedy, but together we will heal because Fredericton we are #FrederictonStrong.”
The two officers were killed in a shooting on Aug. 10, 2018. Two bystanders were also killed in the incident.
A 48-year-old man, identified as Matthew Vincent Raymond, has been charged with four counts of first degree murder in relation to the shooting.
