A day for remembrance

Today is Police and Peace Officers' National Memorial Day in Canada. Let's put aside drug policy for a moment, and take time to think about the officers who gave their lives to uphold the law, preserve the peace and protect life and property across Canada. Approximately 700 officers have given their lives in the performance of their duties. In thinking of them I would like to echo the words inscribed on the memorial in Ottawa:

"They are our heroes. We shall not forget them."