Image: Supplied by the RCMP / Several members of the Chilliwack RCMP will be taking part in the regimented funeral today for Constable Shaelyn Yang, who died in the line of duty.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Constable Shaelyn Yang

Chilliwack RCMP taking part in regimented funeral for Constable Shaelyn Yang today

Nov 2, 2022 | 9:50 AM

CHILLIWACK — Officers from a number of police agencies across the country and internationally, including the Chilliwack RCMP, will be in attendance today to pay their respects to RCMP Cst. Shaelyn Yang.

The 31-year-old mental health and homeless outreach officer was stabbed to death two weeks ago while she and a City of Burnaby employee attempted to issue an eviction notice to a man who had been living in a tent at a local park.

For Sgt. Vrolyk, Constable Yang’s passing is very personal.

“Thank you for your words and support of the RCMP family as we grieve the loss of Constable Shaelyn Yang,” Sgt. Vrolyk wrote in an email. “Several of our members [myself included] will be in attendance at her funeral on Wednesday where we will pay our respects to her and her family. She paid the ultimate sacrifice serving her community and her loss is felt by all of us who wear the uniform.”

Jongwon Ham is accused of first-degree murder in Yang’s death and is expected to return to a Vancouver court again for remand.

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The RCMP say as many as 2,000 officers from B.C. and across Canada will be joined by members of the Canada Border Services Agency, the Armed Forces, sheriffs, firefighters and B.C. Ambulance Service in a funeral procession, while another 1,500 members will also attend the funeral.

Yang, who lived in Richmond, will have a regimental, or military-style, funeral in accordance with RCMP protocols for an officer who dies in the line of duty, which may include a riderless horse, honorary pallbearers and a gun carriage or hearse during the procession.

Yang’s family said in an earlier statement that they are “going through immense grief” but are grateful for the condolences and support they have received, issuing thanks to the RCMP for making the arrangements to formally honour her.

by Mike Vanden Bosch

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Chilliwack RCMP taking part in regimented funeral for Constable Shaelyn Yang today

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