Name Of fallen Flashcards
Cst Arthur Duncan - 39
Born 1878
Died July 2, 1917
Interrupted two men who were trying to recover stolen property and he was shot in the jaw and chest. Also served 12 years in Scotland, 6 years with Calgary.
39 years old
Insp. Joseph Carruthers -46
Born 1887
Died June 13, 1933
Shot when confronting a burglary suspect.
24 years later Calgary Herald article claimed the killer was “hopelessly insane” and in a local mental institution
Cst. Wilfred Cox - 32
Born 1909
Died May 23, 1941
Motorcycle accident while en route to do traffic for a funeral.
Tire got caught in a railroad track.
Was known as an expert shot and taught many younger members.
32 years old
Cst. Ken Delmage - 27
Born 1930
Died November 6, 1957
Two days after his motorcycle accident which was Nov 4, 1957
Collided with another vehicle
Helmets mandatory after this incident
Det. Boyd Davidson -42
Born 1932
Died December 20, 1974
Shot and killed on a day called Black Friday as 6 other officers were wounded on this day.
Instrumental in the creation of the fire arson and police squad.
Policy change: TAC team created
S/Sgt Keith Harrison - 40
Born 1936
Died March 12, 1976
Shot and killed responding to an alarm at a credit union. Unable to request backup due to radio malfunction, pursued suspects and gun fight ensued.
16 years on, taught law to recruits
Policy Change: better radios were issued
Cst. Bill Shelever - 32
Born 1945
Died May 26, 1977
Shot on May 24, 1977 when trying to disarm a robbery suspect and suspect pulled gun on him and partner.
Police got better ammunition with stopping power after this.
Cst. Rob Vanderwiel - 36
Born 1956
Died September 22, 1992
Conducting a traffic stop and was shot. Was shot in back of neck when he turned to verify driver ID.
Memorial award for a recruit who demonstrates greatest degree of cooperation and teamwork towards peers.
Cst. Rick Sonnenberg - 27
Born 1966
Died Oct 8, 1993
Died while trying to lay a spike strip to stop a stolen vehicle.
Family (sister) led campaign to raise money for police helicopter. Hawc 1 July 18, 1995 first flight. Hawc 2 Aug 2005
Cst. John Petropoulos - 32
Born 1968
Died Sept 29, 2000
Fell through false ceiling 9 feet when investing a possible break in.
Memorial fund created with goal to eliminate workplace fatalities and injuries to first responders.
Cst. Darren Beatty - 29
Born 1972
Died Oct 17, 2001
Critically injured in a training exercise with the tactical unit.
Policy change: requirement to unload firearms before entering training facilities. No live firearms in training areas.
Sgt. Andrew Harnett - 37
Born 1983
Died December 31, 2020
Conducting a traffic stop got dragged by the vehicle trying to flee and was flung into oncoming traffic and passed away from injuries.
Memorial award is given to a recruit who demonstrates leadership.
