The three RCMP officers killed by a gunman last week in Moncton, N.B. will be honoured at a regimental funeral service Tuesday. Police officers from across Canada are expected to attend the service at the Moncton Coliseum.
Ahead of the funeral service, here is a brief profile of each of the three constables.
Const. David Ross
Const. David Ross, 32, is being remembered by his friends and family as an animal lover and an officer who had a deep passion for his job.
The Victoriaville, Que. native had been a dog handler with the RCMP, a much sought-after role that had more than 400 applicants on the waiting list. He had joined the Codiac Regional RCMP in 2007.
Ross' family said that he always wanted to be a dog handler and would have done everything for his country and family.
He leaves behind a one-year-old son and his wife, who is six-months pregnant.
Const. Douglas James Larche
Const. Douglas James Larche, 40, is being remembered for his devotion to his wife and young daughters, as well as the bravery he showed throughout his 12 years of service with the RCMP. Among the highlights of his career, was a Commander's Commendation he received for saving the life of an unconscious baby in Moncton in 2008.
"While everyone ran away and hid from danger, Doug ran towards danger without hesitation and gave his life to protect our community," he wife Nadine said Sunday in a statement.
In addition to his work, the Saint John, N.B. native loved running, spending time with his family and had a great sense of humour, his wife said.
He leaves behind his wife and three daughters, ages 4, 8 and 9.
Const. Fabrice Georges Gevaudan
Originally from Boulogne-Billancourt, France, Const. Fabrice Georges Gevaudan, joined the Codiac RCMP detachment in 2008.
The 45-year-old worked as general duty police officer and had lived in New Brunswick for several years after completing his police training in Saskatchewan.
He lived in a Moncton suburb with his wife and step-daughter, according to media reports.
The RCMP says his family isn’t ready to speak about him yet, but friends remember him as having a good sense of humour.
