Constable Frederick “Rick” O’Brien honoured with celebration of life at regimental funeral
LANGLEY — Thousands of police officers from across the Lower Mainland and the province, along with peace officers from across Canada and the United States, gathered in Langley Wednesday (Oct. 4) to remember and honour one of their own who tragically lost his life in the line of duty.
Family and friends joined along with the RCMP to honour Constable Frederick “Rick” O’Brien with a full regimental funeral on October 4 at the Langley Events Centre.
The RCMP wrote in a news release Wednesday night that Cst. O’Brien was remembered by his friends and family for his love of family, his passion for helping others and his commitment to serve.
“The RCMP wishes to thank the communities of Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Coquitlam and the greater public for their outpouring of support and kindness as we honoured Constable O’Brien, who was killed in the line of duty on Friday, September 22 in Coquitlam, British Columbia,” BC RCMP wrote in a statement.