Statement from A/Commr. Larry Tremblay, Commanding Officer of the RCMP in New Brunswick, on the passing of Cst. Richer Dubuc

March 7, 2017
New Brunswick

Statement

This morning we were all deeply saddened to receive the news that we had lost our colleague Cst. Richer Dubuc in a motor vehicle collision while on duty. Cst. Dubuc was stationed with the Champlain Detachment in C Division at the time of his death, but until early in 2017, he had been posted in Codiac, here in J Division, since 2009.

The loss of one our colleagues and friends is always difficult and I want to express my sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and worked with him. Richer was a husband, a father of four, and a devoted member of the RCMP who cared deeply about making a difference to the communities he served.

Prior to becoming a member of the RCMP, Richer was a paramedic. During his time in Codiac, he also served as an Emergency Medical Technician with the RCMP in New Brunswick's Emergency Response Team, as well as with our Special Tactical Operations Team. These extra duties speak to his dedication to public safety and to helping those in need. He made a tremendous difference to the people of New Brunswick, not only in the Greater Moncton area where he served for seven years, but across the province.

Our thoughts and feelings remain with Richer's family and loved ones. He will be deeply missed and the difference he made, the good he brought, will not be forgotten.

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