We are compiling a community tribute to the St Albert RCMP. Send your message to [email protected], Facebook, Twitter or in the comments below.
Messages will appear in the Gazette and on our website.
ALL donations from participating businesses will go to the Trust Fund set up for the family members.
Tributes from the Community
"Thank you for all your service and bravery." - Jody Hale
"With my deepest sympathy… and from all the Filipino's who are in St Albert our condolences… godspeed." - Kanuto Trinidad
"There are no words to express my gratitude for the men and woman who put themselves as risk to protect us. This senseless tragedy has taken a father away from his children and a husband away from his wife... my heart hurts. May you rest in peace Const. David Wynn. You sir, are the true definition of a hero." - Amber Tashe
"I would like to take this time to send my deepest condolences to the family of Const. David Wynn. He, Const. Derek Bond and all other officers risk their lives everyday so we as a community can feel safe. We are a strong community. And it's the police and rescue workers that contribute a great deal to our feeling of peace and content in a world unfortunately filled with senseless acts of violence. Thank you for keeping us safe. Thank you for protecting our families.
For all you do, thank you." - Becky, Mike & Mason Ward
"We all know how dangerous being an RCMP officer is, but this sad ending hits the hardest as these officers are close to home. I am deeply sorry for the loss and I know words can never heal, but I hope the family can find some peace through the kind words of support we offer. I am sending my condolences on here hoping this will be one more kind word to help you through your journey through this sad time." - Katie Poplett
"How sad! Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace. My heart goes out to your wife and the kids." - Noel Mak
"Our deepest condolences go out to the family of Const. David Wynn and his extended family of the RCMP. We are so grateful for your tireless giving of yourselves and your families so that we may all feel safe in our corner of the world. Please know in your darkest hours like these, we are sending many lights of sincere thankfulness from us all. Forever wishing you all safety and peace." - Jim & Cheryl Ammar
"No words can express the sadness that I feel for you and your families. You are in my thoughts and prayers" - Judy Popil Filewich
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Your husband and father was a hero, we will never forget him. God Bless." - Leanne Elaschuk
"Constable Wynn's passing has saddened our family and our entire community. Sending payers to his family for strength and comfort at this terrible time... we are thinking of you. We thank Constable Wynn for the ultimate sacrifice he made. May he rest in peace." - Roxanne Oliva
"As I walked my 7 year old to the bus today, she looked up and said, "Wow, the sky is so beautiful today!" She was right. It was amazing. The skies opened up to let an angel in this morning. At times like this, we as a community need to remember the beauty out there. There is beauty in the bravery and courage that these police officers display every day. Let's not let this tragedy affect our views of this wonderful city. We will be here to help the Wynn family and to support them. My deepest and sincerest condolences go out to you. I am so sorry for your loss. When the time comes, please remember that we are here for you. Rest in peace Constable Wynn. Words cannot express the gratitude that I have towards police officers for keeping us safe. God bless." - Sarah Hackney
"RIP Constable Wynn. Thank you for everything you did, may you watch down from heaven." - Leslie White
"Today, the silence is deafening. May we forever honor those who guide us through education and sacrifice so much for our protection. The RCMP are a beloved presence in our city with a great involvement and response for all we do here. Keeping our porch lights on regularly at night will give that extra little bit of support to our protectors patrolling our neighbourhoods.
Constable Bond: much healing love to you and your family as you recover from this horrific ordeal. Heartfelt condolences to Constable Wynn's family, friends and colleagues. Our compassionate community will embrace your families and those in our community also affected by this senseless act! Our unity is a tribute to show just how much we are surrounded by many friends and loving souls, in our time of need. We are not alone." - Georgina Sande
"To our Fallen Constable Wynn... You will never be forgotten thank you for all you did for our community it will be held in our hearts for years to come! To your loved ones I keep you in my prayers as I know just how difficult it can be to loose someone you hold so dear to you... RIP." - Chantelle
"God bless all the first responders who risk their lives everyday for the rest of us citizens so we can feel safe. Deepest condolences for Constable Wynn wife and children, thank you for your service til the end now rest in peace." - Chris De La Mare
"Being born and raised in St. Albert, this really hits home and tugs at my soul. My heart goes out to Constable Wynn and his family that is now without a husband and father. RCMP officers are ordinary people just like you or I. They have families and loved ones, they are brothers and sisters, they are someone's child and parent, just like you or I. These officers face unbelievable risks every single day when they go to work, just work, no different than when we go to work, except there is a chance that they may never come home. Words cannot describe how I feel for these men and women, and even more so when they are injured or killed just doing their job. My deepest heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with Constable Wynn's sons, wife, family here and in Nova Scotia, all the children and teachers at Keenooshayo school. May the healing come at with ease. To the RCMP, I know you all have to keep doing your jobs every day to help each other and the public, like everyday is a normal day. I can only imagine how hard this must be for you. Into the midst of all of this I know we will stand together strong as a community, and help each other during this difficult time. God bless all of you, and may Constable Wynn rest in heavenly peace, he has made the ultimate sacrifice for others." - Jeremy Rollins
"Constable David Wynn, St. Albert will forever remember your dedication and sacrifice. My deepest condolences to the Wynn family. We mourn with you.
Auxiliary Constable Derek Bond, our prayers are with you during physical recovery and your healing from this tragic incident. We stand behind you.
Thank you to the brave men & women who continue to protect our community. God bless you all." - Caitlin Boyd
"Dying is hard but living when your loved one has passed away is just as hard. Cst. David Wynn may your soul rest in peace. Cst Bond I wish you a speedy recovery. To the families both related through blood and bond. I am very sorry for the pain you have had to endure. It is because of men like these that we live in a safer world. The sacrifice was great and it will not be forgotten. I would like to thank all first responders for their dedication and devotion to helping us all." - Tracy Jan
"May God take Cst. David Wynn as his own guardian angel in heaven just as he was our guardian here on earth. Our prayers are with his wife, his sons, and the rest of his family as well as his extended RCMP family. May you experience peace in the coming weeks knowing that your husband, father, or friend died a hero protecting us." - Neil, Kristen, Kailen, & Evan Korotash
"My sympathies to family and friends of fallen RCMP Officer Wynn. A sad and senseless moment in time that changes everything." - Cheryl Schenk
"Thank-you Const. Wynn for your service and bravery. We are all heart-broken. Sending prayers, love & condolences to the family & friends. God bless you & keep you during this difficult time & in the coming days. Hugs." - Florence Chant
"My prayers and condolences go out to the Wynn family. Thank you Const Wynn for your bravery and service to this community. May you rest in peace." - Iris Harris
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the families who are affected from this tragedy." - Nicole Lovasz
"Thank you for your service to the community and thoughts & condolences to the family." - Pat Steinke
"Constable Wynn has touched the hearts of so many families through this terrible tragedy. He will never be forgotten in the community of St Albert. May you rest in peace and may God bless your family now for ever." - Patricia
"Words cannot do justice at this time of sorrow but the angels have gained another member. I wish peace for the broken hearts of the Wynn family. A good man has been taken too early but he will live on in your hearts and memories." - Diane Piercey
"No words can express the sadness that I feel for you and your families you strong my thoughts and prayers God bless you all." - Raylene Hutt
"Hugs and prayers for all! You work at a job that we all take for granted. We truly do appreciate the hours you all put in to protect us even though we don't say it very often. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts." - Elaine McMillan
"My condolences to the family. Thank you for the years of service to keep our community safe." – Bonnie-Jean Webber
"First and foremost - Thankyou all law enforcement officers, but for all of you who keep my family and I safe 24/7, 365. Our prayers and thoughts are with the Wynn Family who have lost a hero, and heaven has gained another star." - Norma
"Every day, these men and women put their lives on the line to keep the public safe. Cst. Wynn was no different, doing his part day in and day out to keep us safe and help us out when needed. Sadly, events conspired against him and too soon, he was taken. Not just from his family, but the residents of St. Albert as well.
The residents of St. Albert should not mourn his death, but rather, celebrate his life and his contribution to St. Albert."
"With a saddened heart I want to send my deepest sympathy's to the family, friends, and RCMP family of our fallen officer and Hero Cst. David Wynn. It is such a tragedy this happened to such an amazing man. A man who loved our children and set an amazing example for them. A man who protected our city and was cherished by his fellow officers. When making and hanging White Ribbons I learned by a fellow officer that he would work Christmas Day for them so they could spend time with their families. He was an Angel on earth, a Hero in our hearts, and his Spirit will be with all of us here forever. RIP Cst. Wynn <3" - Kerri Farkas
"The messages from the funeral all spoke clearly to how wonderful David Wynn was and how much good he did during his life. I wish I had known him. May God wrap his arms around each of you and hold you close, as I know He will. May you be comforted by the knowledge that Constable Wynn was an excellent example for others who have the responsibility of keeping the peace in our great country." - Debi Knight
"Thank you to our RCMP for all of the sacrifice, protection and security that you provide us with each day. Your service, your dedication and your honour surpasses us all.
To the family of Constable Wynn, please know that your husband; your Dad, your brother, is in our hearts and soul. Such a horrible tragedy was unbelievably senseless. Our Constable’s loss is gut felt and heart felt; and please know that all of our hero’s family are in my thoughts, prayers and thanks." - Kavita Sharma
"Our heartfelt condolences to the family of Constable Wynn. This senseless tragedy indeed highlights the common pain that hearts feel at a time of loss. Our deepest thank you to the RCMP for their selfless dedication to the community. A speedy recovery to Const. Derek Bond." - Qudsiyyah Bhayat, Hamza Mitha
