Mr. Speaker hundreds of police officers and thousands of citizens gathered in Brockville Ontario yesterday to pay tribute at a regimental funeral to slain RCMP Constable Doug Scott, who died while on duty last week.
It was somber occasion and reminds Canadians of the danger each and every police officer faces each and every day.
Twenty year old Cst Scott - Dougie as he was known to his family – had always wanted to be an RCMP officer.
He was described by his brothers as an amazing son and brother who was always willing and able to be counted upon.
He lived his life without regret. He was an inspiration to everyone and he showed his brothers and his friends that dreams are possible – when you work hard to achieve them.
On behalf of all Canadians I want to acknowledge and pay tribute to the hard work, leadership and sacrifice of Cst Scott and express our deepest condolences to his parents, Doug and Marla and to his brothers, Chad and Layne, as well as the rest of his family and his many friends and teachers who will always remember this remarkable, determined young man.
