Fallen Edmonton police officers honoured at regimental funeral: 'They were loved'
CBC
Two Edmonton police officers killed in line of duty were remembered fondly Monday by family members and colleagues at a regimental funeral attended by thousands of officers from across Canada.
Travis Jordan, 35, and Brett Ryan, 30, were fatally shot on March 16 while responding to a family dispute at an apartment complex in northwest Edmonton.
"We all want you to know they were loved, respected, admired, and damn great cops," Curtis Hoople, president of the Edmonton Police Association, said in remarks directed at the families of the two fallen officers.
The entire police community mourns with the families, Hoople said during the funeral at Rogers Place in the city's downtown.
Before the funeral, thousands of uniformed officers marched in a procession from the Alberta legislature to the arena. Representatives from 45 police and first-responder agencies marched alongside black hearses carrying the bodies of the fallen officers.
The coffins, wrapped in Canadian flags, were carried into the arena during the funeral ceremony.
Jordan and Ryan's caps, badges and medals were placed atop the coffins.
Both constables were awarded five medals posthumously, including the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal and the EPS Medal of Honour.
Jordan moved across the country from his home in Nova Scotia to pursue his childhood dream of becoming a police officer. He joined the service around eight and a half years ago.
Brodie Sampson, a friend of Jordan's since childhood, said during his eulogy that Jordan had many close friends.
"What we have in common is that we were able to experience Travis: his kindness, contagious joy and unparalleled positivity, even in the face of hardships," Sampson said.
He described Jordan as a passionate golfer who loved to travel and connect with loved ones and friends. Sampson said Jordan had a strong moral compass and was the epitome of integrity.
"We too, can improve our own small corners of the world by following his tireless examples of goodness."
Jordan's widow, Annie Jordan, stood silently beside EPS chaplain Roy Langer as Langer delivered words she had written. She said her husband had an unwavering loyalty to his squad mates and was excited to take every call.
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