Thousands Pay Tribute To Fallen Vancouver Island Mother & Mountie

Thousands of people gathered to pay tribute to fallen Constable Sarah Beckett this afternoon at a heart-wrenching RCMP Regimental funeral service in Colwood on Vancouver Island.

The 11-year RCMP veteran died on-duty when a truck collided with her police cruiser in the early morning hours of April 5th.

She was 32 years old & leaves behind a husband and two little boys.

“Your mommy loved you guys more than anyone or anything…” said Beckett’s godfather Jack Hayden, who spoke on behalf of the family.

You can watch the RCMP Regimental Funeral Service in it’s entirety here:

*Note: You will have to forward the start to beyond the 4:30h mark as the live stream started broadcasting prior to 2pm.
A procession of thousands of uniformed law enforcement marched the Island Highway & Wilfert Road to the Q Centre ahead of the funeral.

A riderless horse, signifying a fallen officer, and Mounties in full regalia march with the hearse carrying Const. Sarah Beckett’s body to her funeral in Colwood today. Photo by @darrstone #yyj #sarahbeckett #rcmp #mounties

A photo posted by Times Colonist (@timescolonist) on Apr 12, 2016 at 4:48pm PDT

The footsteps clapping the pavement. The honour march for Const. Sarah Beckett. #memorial#thinblueline #RCMP #march #sarahbeckett #westshore #Victoria #VancouverIsland #victoria_buzz

A video posted by Linda Gower (@lindagower) on Apr 12, 2016 at 5:24pm PDT

Procession just beginning for Const. Sarah Beckett. Hundreds of citizens and first responders here @CTVVancouver pic.twitter.com/Ju8D1TciqI

— Scott Roberts (@ScottRobertsCTV) April 12, 2016

Constable Sarah Beckett arrives at The Q Centre for her final goodbye, surrounded by her brothers and sisters. pic.twitter.com/klKeXXMHio

— Martin MacMahon (@martinmacmahon) April 12, 2016

Proud to be standing on parade w/ 100 @VancouverPD officers to remember Cst Sarah Beckett @WestshoreRCMP pic.twitter.com/U6eVefi37Y

— Adam Palmer (@ChiefPalmer) April 12, 2016

Funeral for Sarah Beckett @Don_Head_CSC #CORRECTIONSCANADA #RCMP pic.twitter.com/uSpn4uajBh

— Jason Warner (@jasonwarnerss) April 12, 2016

Mounties carry Const. Sarah Beckett’s body into her funeral. pic.twitter.com/stVaLqyoJ3

— Richard Zussman (@richardzussman) April 12, 2016

Rain started JUST in time for memorial parade… #rcmp #cstsarahbeckett #cryingskies #westshorercmp

A photo posted by Mikey C. (@mc7719) on Apr 12, 2016 at 12:41pm PDT

The public showed support by attending in person, viewing the livestream from Westhills stadium or online, and wearing red in honour of Constable Beckett today.

Here are more sights & sounds, captured + shared by you today:

Crowds have gathered along the march route in #Colwood to pay their respects to #CstSarahBeckett. Rest in peace. @wsrecreation #yyj #rcmp #westshorercmp

A photo posted by CityofColwood (@cityofcolwood) on Apr 12, 2016 at 12:09pm PDT

Officers at Q Centre ahead of Constable Sarah Beckett’s funeral. I’ll speaking with mourners here in Colwood at 11. pic.twitter.com/vmh86kMLDf

— Martin MacMahon (@martinmacmahon) April 12, 2016

Here to support our colleagues at the funeral service for West Shore #RCMP Const. Sarah Beckett. #yyj #NewWest #thinblueline #sarahbeckett

A photo posted by NewWestPD (@newwestpd) on Apr 12, 2016 at 1:28pm PDT

I can’t find the words to express how much I admire the brave, courageous and heroic men and women that serve and protect this country {our towns} so that we may feel safe in our homes. It often brings me to tears just thinking about it. To each and every one of you RCMP and all first responders, the ones I know, the ones I see dropping your kids off at school, and in and around the community… thank you just never really seems like enough. My thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends and colleagues of Const. Sarah Beckett. #rcmp #wearred #sarahbeckett

A photo posted by Erin Wallis Photography (@erinwallisphotography) on Apr 12, 2016 at 1:49pm PDT

Today we pay our respects to fallen Mountie, Constable Sarah Beckett, from Vancouver Island, British Columbia Canada. Sarah is mother of two young sons, a wife, a sister and a daughter. She is also beloved to the vast amount of people whose lives she’s touched. A mother knows vigilance. The instinctive drive to stand on watch for her offspring. This is in itself a noble post. Constable Beckett also watched over her community for eleven years.. She was adored and respected and will forever remain in our hearts. Our deepest condolence to her immediate family. We send you love. Sarah Beckett, You are Loved- This photo was taken today in memory, at Jericho Pier, over looking the body of water that joins the mainland to Vancouver Island and beyond. Photo by @maddisonheisler #bigloveball #youareloved #sarahbeckett #vancouverisland #rcmp #mountie #seaofred #wearred

A photo posted by Big Love Ball (@bigloveball) on Apr 12, 2016 at 2:03pm PDT

#wearred #rcmp #cstsarahbeckett #rip

A photo posted by Mandi (@amandalee78) on Apr 12, 2016 at 4:19pm PDT

Paying our Respect #rip #cstsarahbeckett #respect #rcmp #wearred

A photo posted by Sarah Twinn (@misstwinn86) on Apr 12, 2016 at 4:59pm PDT

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