On October 14, 2006 Provincial Constable Dave Mounsey of the Huron County Detachment responded to an emergency in Huron County when he was involved in a single motor vehicle collision. He was transported to London Health Sciences Centre by air ambulance with life threatening injuries. On November 13, 2006 he succumbed to his injuries at the Clinton Public Hospital.

Constable Mounsey was a dedicated officer who was well liked and respected by his peers and members of the community. He began his career with the Royal Air Force in Britain, before joining the OPP and being posted to the Haldimand-Norfolk OPP Detachment. He then later accepted his present posting at the Huron County Detachment. He showed his pride of the OPP as a committed member of the West Region Ceremonial Unit.

Next of Kin: Life Partner Brenda Carey, Stepsons Wyatt (age 11) and Dalton (age 10) Carey, Parents Shirley and Colin Stanway, son Ryan Mounsey (age 25)

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RCMP Press Release

On July 7, 2006 Constables Bourdages and Cameron, from the Spiritwood Detachment, were responding to an assault call in Spiritwood, Saskatchewan, and were shot in a gun battle after a 27 kilometer chase.

Three Constables were involved in the pursuit with the suspect's vehicle at about 9 pm on a dirt road south of Mildred SK. One member returned fire at the suspect. It is unknown if he was shot. The suspect then left his vehicle and fled on foot.

The constables, in critical condition, were transported to a hospital in Saskatoon.

Both constables succumbed to their injuries eight days later.

Constable Bourdages had served with the RCMP for 5 1/2 years. He is survived by his wife, also a RCMP member, and 9-month-old son.

Constable Cameron had served with the RCMP for 5 years. She is survived by her 11-year-old daughter.

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On the 14th of May around 2:40 am Constable Doucet was a passenger in police cruiser. He and his partner were travelling southbound on Black Road. A van was travelling eastbound on McNabb and the two vehicles collided. All three persons were taken to the Sault Area Hospital by ambulance. Constable Doucet was critically injured and succumbed to his injuries shortly after the collision.

Constable Doucet was a 12-year veteran member of the Service and was currently assigned to Patrol Services. He is married and is survived by his wife Debbie and his two daughters; 19-year-old Jocelyne and 16-year old Courtney.

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Constable Atkinson was shot and killed while questioning two suspicious men he observed at a convenience store. Constable Atkinson approached these individuals and during this time a firearm was produced and Constable Atkinson was shot.

After being hit, Constable Atkinson was able to return fire, however, neither of the suspects in custody have "bullet-related injuries," police said. A firearm was recovered, but it is unknown if it was the weapon used in the shooting.

Constable Atkinson was a plainclothes officer and on-duty at the time of the shooting. He was assigned to the provincial anti-terrorism section.

Constable Atkinson is survived by his wife Shelley, nine-year-old son Mitchell and six-year-old daughter Nicole.

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Corporal Matthew David James Dinning of 2 Military Police Platoon, Petawawa, Ontario, was killed while serving as a member of the Close Protection Team in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

He was killed when the armoured G-Wagon he was riding in was struck by a roadside bomb near the Gumbad platoon house at about 7:30 a.m. Kandahar time, April 22, 2006.

Cpl. Dinning is survived by his parents, Lincoln and Laurie Dinning, and by his younger brother, Brandon.

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Corporal Randy Payne of the Military Police Platoon in CFB Wainwright, Alberta, was killed while serving as a member of the Close Protection Team in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

He was killed when the armoured G-Wagon he was riding in was struck by a roadside bomb near the Gumbad platoon house at about 7:30 a.m. Kandahar time, April 22, 2006.

Corporal Randy Payne leaves behind a wife, Jody, two children (Jasmine, aged 5 and Tristan, aged 7), his parents (Dave and Nancee Payne) and a brother (Christopher).

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On September 26, 2001 Cst. Goyer and his partner responded to a threatening call in Abbotsford BC. Cst. Goyer and other officers on the scene attempted to take the suspect into custody and a violent physical confrontation erupted with Cst. Goyer being hit several times violently about the head. On the days that followed Cst. Goyer's health continually declined as he was eventually diagnosed with ALS. Medical professionals and Worksafe BC concluded that Cst. Goyer's ALS was directly related to the fight and his employment as a police officer. In recent months Cst. John Goyer's health declined rapidly.

The illness and eventual death of Cst. Goyer was a tragic and drawn out battle for him. Throughout his fight he remained positive, determined and courageous. As a police officer Cst. Goyer carried out his duties with distinction and quiet dignity.

Cst. Goyer passed away peaceably with his family and friends by his side at MSA Hospital in Abbotsford BC on April 19th, 2006.

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