BCLEMemorial

A single man, Cst Michael Joseph BUDAY was born & buried in #Brooks AB. He joined @rcmpgrcpolice 05OCT1976; transferred to PSD Section 1984. He received commendation for #bravery for disarming/arresting a violent suspect. #LODD #EOW #RememberThe135 #NeverForget #BCLEM @BCRCMP 4/4

But Oros circled behind, aimed a high-powered rifle, and shot BUDAY, killing him instantly. #ERT Cst Garry RODGERS immediately opened fire and killed Oros. BUDAY was 27 years old. 3/4

#OTD in 1985, the 13-member #ERT from #Terrace & #PrinceRupert were called to #TeslinLake after Michael Oros - who’d been terrorising the area. @TerraceRCMP Cst Michael Joseph BUDAY was in the Police Service Dog Section, as well as the #RCMP #ERT. 1/4

@USPS Wagner was tried, convicted, & hanged in #Nanaimo. Julian, who fled the scene, was found, tried, & sentenced to 5yrs. A single man, Cst Harry WESTAWAY was born in #Georgetown PEI, buried in #Vancouver. He served the #BCPP for only 2mos. #EOW #LODD #NeverForget #BCLEM 5/5

@USPS A struggle ensued - WESTAWAY tried to help, but collapsed, then crawled to the front door of the store, where he died. After a vicious, drawn-out fight - during which Wagner bit off 2 of ROSS’ fingers at the knuckle - ROSS subdued & handcuffed Wagner. 4/5

In late winter 1913, #BCProvincialPolice Csts Harry WESTAWAY and Gordon ROSS staked out the general store & post office in #UnionBay, hoping to catch a burglar who’d struck before. On the night of March 3, they observed a small launch arrive in the bay, close to the store. 1/5

Our condolences to the community and first responders in Tumbler Ridge. Our hearts are with you. #BCLEM #WeCare #WeWIllRemember

A married father of 3, Det Lawrence (Larry) Woodrow SHORT was born in #PrinceAlbert SASK, and buried in #Burnaby. A WW2 veteran, he served with the #Vancouver Police Dept for 16yrs. #EOW #LODD #RememberThe135 #NeverForget #BCLEM @policemuseum @museumofvan @CityofVancouver 4/4

and Egley wounded. Taking SHORT’s gun, Lifton fled, jumping into a cab. GALBRAITH stopped it & as he opened the door, Lifton drew his gun, ordered him to get in & hand over his gun. GALBRAITH slapped the gun from Lifton's hand & handcuffed him after short struggle. Lifton was 3/4

#OTD 1962, @VancouverPD Det Lawrence Woodrow SHORT & Cst Len GALBRAITH went to the Bayshore Hotel to investigate a stolen creditcard used at a travel agency. While GALBRAITH waited outside, SHORT & hotel Asst Mngr Larry Kingston entered a room & spoke to suspect, Eric Lifton. 1/4

After a long convalescence, SMITH & HOLOWAYCHUK recovered from injuries. The burglar was caught & sentenced to 2yrs gaol. A single man, Cst William Lawrence MELSOM was born in Woodstock ONT, & buried there. He joined @rcmpgrcpolice 06JAN1953. #EOW #LODD #RememberThe135 #BCLEM 3/3

jumped in one cruiser and responded, with MELSOM driving. As they sped towards the scene, MELSOM pulled the cruiser into the passing lane, but lost control and collided with a large truck. The cruiser was completely demolished. MELSOM died instantly. He was 21 years old. 2/3

#OTD 1956 at about 0100hrs, #PortAlberni #RCMP Cst Robert THORP attended a scene where local residents caught a suspect who’d B&E’d 2 garages. As he arrived, the suspect fled into bushes, so he called for backup. Csts William Lawrence MELSOM, Robert SMITH, & John HOLOWAYCHUK 1/3

and ALEXANDER was caught and crushed between floors. Strenuous efforts were required to remove him and he was transported to hospital, where he died the next day. #LODD #EOW #RememberThe135 #BCLEM #NeverForget @policemuseum @museumofvan @CityofVancouver 2/2

#OTD in 1925, Cst William ALEXANDER was on duty at @CanadianPacific Wharf D in #Vancouver, when he attempted to extricate a stuck baggage elevator that he was riding in. Whilst working on the jammed gate, the elevator moved back into motion, 1/2

#OTD @ 0515hrs, HUGHES died. The Coroner's Inquest later determined he’d died of shock following the collapse of his right lung and from the various broken bones suffered during the fall. #LODD #EOW #HonourThe135 #NeverForget #BCLEM @rupertport @CityofPR 3/3

At about 2000hrs, a watchman on the vessel heard calls for help from alongside the ship. He found Officer HUGHES clinging to a pier after having fallen overboard; a distance of some 30’. Hughes was recovered from the pier and taken to hospital with serious injuries. 2/3

On the evening of 24JAN1927, Customs Excise Examiner William George HUGHES was performing his duties aboard the Japanese grain ship Seine Maru. The vessel was berthed alongside the grain elevator in #PrinceRupert. 1/3