Mourning a fallen officer, thousands fill Abbotsford arena

Thousands of law enforcement officersin uniform filled an arena in Abbotsford, B.C.,to capacity to honourConstable John Davidson on Sunday.

A full regimental funeral was held at the Abbotsford Centre for the fallen officer who was killed in the line of duty on Nov. 6.

• Full regimental funeral for Const. John Davidson attracts thousands in Abbotsford, B.C.

Fighting back tears and huddled in between her two siblings, FayDavidsonstood beside her brother Drew and sister Dina to speak about their father.

"It's hard to properly capture in words just how special dad was, in a way that does him justice," Davidsonsaid.

"He was strong, intelligent, hilarious, sarcastic, humble and a real piece of work,"the 19-year-old said.

She was one of the handful of speakers who spoke about Davidson and his exemplary character.

Davidson's police partner, Const. Renae Williams described him as being a tough but fair officer.

"That was evident by the number of people I have seen shaken his hand after getting a ticket," said Const. Williams.

"JD you have left an everlasting impact on your family, on us, ourdepartmentand this community. We will take care of your family as our own," she said.

The grand and emotional celebration of life was attended by 8,000people. Thousands more attended a procession leading up to the arena.