On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, Canadians are asked to pause in memory of the thousands of men and women who sacrificed their lives in military service.

When duty called in time of war, many Vancouver Police Department members joined the Canadian Armed Forces to serve their country. They took a leave of absence, hoping to return to Canada and the Vancouver Police Department after the war. Some, however, did not return, giving their lives to protect their country.

The VPD has produced a video to honour those officers who served in times of conflict, those who continue to serve on peace-keeping missions, and mourn those that lost their lives.

The video includes recollections from VPD officers who served Canada in time of war. We ask that you watch and share this with family and friends.