Funeral for Fallen RCMP Officers in Moncton

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston attended the regimental funeral for RCMP constables Dave Ross, Fabrice Georges Gevaudan and Douglas James Larche, on June 10, 2014, at the Moncton Coliseum, in New Brunswick.

The three officers were killed in the line of duty on June 4, 2014.

Age 40, from Saint John, New Brunswick, Constable Douglas James Larche joined the RCMP at Moncton, New Brunswick. Upon graduation from the RCMP Training Academy “Depot” on February 4, 2002, he was posted to “J Division”, New Brunswick, including Doaktown and more recently, Codiac Detachment. He worked in Highway Patrol and General Duty Policing and was an investigator with the Codiac General Investigation Section/Major Crime Unit. In 2008, Constable Larche received a Commander’s Commendation for saving the life of an unconscious baby in Moncton.

The ceremony was an opportunity for families, friends, RCMP officers, law enforcement officials and community members to pay their respects.

Danny, Constable Dave Joseph Ross' police service dog, was by his side. Age 32, from Victoriaville, Quebec, Constable Ross joined the RCMP at Ottawa, Ontario. Upon graduation from the RCMP Training Academy “Depot” on July 9, 2007, he was posted to “J Division”, New Brunswick, namely at the Codiac Detach- ment where he worked in General Duty Policing and, most recently, as a Police Dog Services Handler.

Thousands of RCMP officers and law enforcement officials from across Canada attended the regimental funeral.

Spouse of Fabrice Georges Gevaudan receives the Canadian flag and the stetson. Age 45, Constable Gevaudan was born in Boulogne-Billancourt, France and joined the RCMP at Regina, Saskatchewan, after receiving his Canadian citizenship. Upon graduation from the RCMP Training Academy “Depot” on February 11, 2008, Constable Gevaudan was posted to “J Division”, New Brunswick, namely at the Codiac Detachment where he worked in General Duty Policing.

Following the ceremony, Her Excellency Sharon Johnston stopped by the Codiac Regional RCMP.