Remembering Cst. Terry Hoey

During the course of investigating a possible homicide, Reg. # 20307 Cst. J. Terrence Hoey was killed by a shotgun blast at Botwood, Newfoundland on November 7, 1958. On November 7, 2008, RCMP members, RCMP Vets, Terry's family and friends gathered at his St. Peter's Cemetery gravesite in Peterborough, Ontario to recall and pray for a memorable and loving son, a brother, friend and member of the Force.

This speech was presented at Terry's Memorial Service. It was given by Scott Fryer, son of Patricia Fryer who was Terry Hoey's youngest sister.

(Image of Cst. Hoey courtesy RCMP-GRC Canada)

Jack O'Reilly and Wayne Barry were two of the organizers of Cst. Hoey's Memorial service. Jack and Wayne contacted the RCMP last summer to suggest a 50th year memorial service. RCMP Insp. Glenn Hanna was in complete agreement, and did a great job of organizing the Service. Glenn also had a lot of help from retired Vet Ralph deGroot who was in Terry's troop in 1958.

In the photo above, Toronto Vet. Jack OReilly delivers a Reading from the New Testiment.

The service was held at St. Peter's Cemetery, 895 Monaghan Rd at 10:00 on November 7, 2008.

Originally, we expected about 10 people but it quickly escalated and about 80 turned out to honour Cst. Hoey. This group included members of Terry's family, OPP and Peterborough Police. RCMP 'B' Division was be represented by Sgt Harold Nippard. RCMP Chaplain Gerry McMillan conducted the service.

Vets Paddy Ryan (left) and Ralph DeGroot (right) were troopmates of Terry Hoey's and they also attended. In the photo, they stand on either side of RCMP Inspector Glenn Hanna.