Sgt. Ryan Russell (#7686) – Funeral Procession

January 18th, 2011 7:13pm

TORONTO – Quotes from the service in memory of Sgt. Ryan Russell of Toronto Police Service

“We are so honoured to have been a part of your life, Ryan. You are an inspiration. You are our hero. Thank you for loving us and being a part of all of our lives. I find so much comfort when I look at my little boy because I see so much of Ryan in him. We will love you forever and always.”
-Christine Russell, widow of Ryan Russell.

“This was most assuredly a man who loved his family.”
-Police Chief Bill Blair.

“He was happy. He smiled. He looked good in uniform. He was in charge of his people.”
-Staff Supt. Jeff McGuire, recalling the first time he met Russell.

“We know it takes courage to be a soldier, an EMT, a firefighter, and it takes a special kind of courage to be a cop. Ryan Russell was such a man.”
-Ontario Lt. Gov. David Onley.

“He never forgot a name, a face or a tattoo.”
-Supt. Hugh Ferguson, talking about Russell’s work with the force’s guns and gangs unit.

“I don’t think it matters where it occurs, no one goes to work expecting not to come home at night and it affects us all.”
-Vancouver Const. Blair Canning, who travelled to Toronto for the service.