Welcome to Canada's National RCMP Graves Inspection and Maintenance
Information Website. This website is also the home of a database which
lists 18,000 deceased NWMP, RNWMP and RCMP going back to 1873.
Thousands of gravesites across Canada and around the world have been
photographed by volunteers and entered into the database. The database is
refreshed and uploaded to the website regularly. Hundreds of old, previously
unknown, lost or forgotten grave sites have been found, clearly identified
and entered into the database. More graves are constantly being found, inspected
and cared for.
Memories: On Parade
Here you will also find many aspects of Canadian history interwoven with the times of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and its predecessors the North West Mounted Police (NWMP) and the Royal North West Mounted Police (RNWMP). Be it times of peace or war, contained herein is a history rich in texture, memories, recollections, photographs and deeds of the Force. The stories told here have their origin from the earliest birthdays of Canada and the formation of the Force in 1873 up to today. The history of Canada and the history of the RCMP and its predecessors run along parallel tracks. Canada's history is a fascinating story and a story of hope. The history of the RCMP is equally fascinating.
The National RCMP Graves Inspection and Maintenance Information Website exists as a testament to deceased members of the Force, their legacy and contribution to Canada's history and especially their dedication and sacrifice towards the development and hope of a peaceful country.
The principle planks upon which the RCMP is mounted are these ideals of policing: the rule of law, peaceful resolution, fair play and justice. The motto of the RCMP is 'Maintiens Le Droit'. Its mode is justice. Its model is service. Its magnitude must be measured at the highest threshold of responsibility to Canadian democratic and legal processes.
Mission Statement
Veterans of the RCMP are dedicated to the responsibility of locating, inspecting and maintaining grave sites of deceased Members with the purpose of honouring and remembering these men and women who have dedicated their lives to the service of Canada and the Force.
'Maintain Our Memories' has been adopted as the motto of the new website. It calls to mind both the official motto of the RCMP and our need to remember. The motto pays homage to the Force and to the service performed by members down through the years.
Goals
The goals of the National RCMP Graves Inspection and Maintenance
Information Website are:
- to create a thorough and accurate record of the burial locations
of NWMP, RNWMP and RCMP deceased members,
- to ensure that the graves of our deceased members are regularly
inspected and maintained.
An Invitation
Vets, active Members, families and friends are invited to become involved in RCMP Graves Inspection and Maintenance activities. Much data has yet to be collected. Many volunteers are needed to aid the investigation of cemeteries, as well as to assume responsibility for inspections of grave sites as they are found. Input that contributes to this website is welcome. The involvement of many will make the work associated to this project possible.
I am honoured to be involved in the meaningful task of remembering and offering continued respect to our deceased RCMP Members.
*For the first time, the RCMP now has a central respository of the resting place of its deceased members.
Site Status
Web Site Refreshed: Per Diem
Database Refreshed: Fortnightly
Buffalo Blog Refreshed: 'Whenever News is Grave or Sooner'
Constable J. J. (Joe) Healy
RCMP Ottawa Vets Website CoordinatorReg.#23685
Engagement date: August 20, 1964
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