People are being asked to wear red Friday to show their support for the tragic loss suffered by the RCMP and the citizens of Nova Scotia this week.
“The National Police Federation, and RCMP, are organizing events for a day of mourning, on Friday, April 24, in the wake of the tragic loss of Constable Heidi Stevenson and the many other innocent victims killed in Nova Scotia on April 19. Please join us and all Canadians #WearRedFriday,” said a post on the Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP Facebook page.
Canadians from coast-to-coast-to-coast are being asked to wear something red and share pictures, videos and messages of support online using the hashtag #WearRedFriday on Friday, April 24.
“This was an unimaginably tragic event that underscores the very real risk that our RCMP members face when they go to work everyday to protect our communities,” said Brian Sauve, president of the National Police Federation.
“Our hope is that this small gesture will help unite Canadians in a show of support for the RCMP and the families of all the victims of this tragic event.”
The NPF and RCMP are currently organizing small events of remembrance with members in compliance with physical distancing best practices in communities around the country to mourn the loss of Stevenson and all victims.
“These are unusual times, as physical distancing and restrictions on gatherings make it harder to gather together and mourn as a nation,” added Sauve.
“In better times, we would be able to come together in great numbers to show our appreciation, and so we hope by wearing red together on Friday we can mourn these senseless losses and show all the families that we care.”
