Thousands of law enforcements officials and first responders packed Abbotsford Centre on Nov. 19 for the funeral of Const. John Davidson. (Darren McDonald photo)

Thousands of law enforcements officials and first responders packed Abbotsford Centre on Nov. 19 for the funeral of Const. John Davidson. (Darren McDonald photo)

One year later: Police honour B.C. officer killed in shootout

Davidson, 53, killed in line of duty in Abbotsford on Nov. 6, 2017

Abbotsford Police officers and others are honouring fallen officer Const. John Davidson with online tributes today on the one-year anniversary of his death.

Davidson, 53, was killed Nov. 6, 2017 in the line of duty, when he was shot by a man who had opened fire in a strip mall on Mt. Lehman Road.

Davidson was a 24-year police veteran who began his law enforcement career in the United Kingdom, working for the Northumbria Police from 1993 to 2005.

READ MORE: Slain Abbotsford police officer identified

READ MORE: ‘An officer and a gentleman’: Const. John Davidson is laid to rest

He was hired by the Abbotsford Police Department in March 2006, and worked in the patrol, youth squad and traffic sections.

Davidson’s memorial service on Nov. 19, 2017 was attended by thousands, who lined the streets for his funeral procession and then filled the 8,500-seat Abbotsford Centre.

Here are some of the online tributes:

Be Among The First To Know

Sign up for a free account today, and receive top headlines in your inbox Monday to Saturday.

Sign Up with google Sign Up with facebook

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Reset your password

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

A link has been emailed to you - check your inbox.



Don't have an account? Click here to sign up
Previous story
Canadian trial to compare cannabis and fentanyl in relieving chronic pain
Next story
B.C. government begins overhaul of environmental assessment

Just Posted

The Cranbrook Bucks won 3-1 over the Wenatchee Wild on Friday (March 31) in Game 1 of the first-round BCHL playoff series between the two teams. Trevor Crawley photo.
PHOTOS: Cranbrook Bucks win 3-1 over Wenatchee Wild to kick off BCHL playoff series

Elk Valley RCMP say walkers should be vigilant and aware of their surroundings (photo courtesy of Elk Valley RCMP)
Walking alone after dark? RCMP has some safety tips

A group wants the provincial government to prioritize saving wildlife species whose populations are declining. Photo: Jill Hayward
Kootenay East MLA re-introduces wildlife management funding bill

Kootenay-Columbia MP Rob Morrison. Photo courtesy Conservative Party of Canada.
MP Morrison pans federal budget for failing to curb spending

Pop-up banner image