Canada Australia Memorials Honor Fallen Police Officers

National Police Remembrance Day is being observed across Canada and Australia to honor police officers who have died in the line of duty. In Australia, families of Victorian officers Neal Thompson and Vadim de Waart-Hottart, who were killed while executing a search warrant, will attend a memorial service in Melbourne, where their names will be added to the national police memorial in 2026. In Canada, ceremonies took place in Thunder Bay and Regina, with Thunder Bay honoring officers like Const. Craig Town, who died years after a line-of-duty injury, and Regina hosting a parade and wreath-laying ceremony recognizing fallen officers. The Governor General of Canada paid tribute to the bravery and commitment of police and peace officers, emphasizing their role in protecting communities amid evolving challenges. These memorial events serve as poignant reminders of the sacrifices made by law enforcement officers and the deep impact their loss has on families, colleagues, and the broader community.