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Funeral Planning For Constable Shaelyn Yang Underway

Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 7:22 AM

By Jay Herrington

Const. Shaelyn Yang, 31, was killed in the line of duty on Oct. 18, 2022. ((PHOTO Supplied by RCMP))

Planning for Cst. Shaelyn Yang’s funeral is now underway.

Planning for Cst. Shaelyn Yang’s funeral is now underway.

The Burnaby RCMP officer was stabbed to death during a call last week.

A statement from the family is expected in the days to come, however, the RCMP say the need to provide the family time and space is important as they go through the grieving process and prepare for the funeral.

It will be held next Wednesday at the Richmond Olympic Oval.

Seating is limited at the venue and will be reserved for family, invited guests, designated officials and uniformed first responders participating in the funeral march.

The Mounties say they are grateful for the significant outpouring of public support, and they're encouraging members of the public to send an email of condolence to Cst. Yang’s family.

RCMP.Condolences-Condoleances.GRC@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

The messages will be sent to Cst. Yang’s family and the Burnaby RCMP Detachment.

 

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