A salute for Sgt. Ryan Russell

01/19/2011

Bernard Weil/Chief Photographer, Multimedia

Yesterday I was witness to the thousands of police officers, emergency services workers and public that came out to pay tribute to Sgt. Ryan Russell, January 19, 2011, who was killed January 12 in an early morning chase. His death left a city in mourning and a son without a father.

Police Chief Bill Blair gives a final salute to Sgt. Ryan Russell as his hearse passes, following funeral services at Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

The hearse and police officers march down Lower Simcoe St. and right on to Bremner Blvd. to the funeral services at Metro Toronto Convention Centre to pay tribute to fallen Toronto police Sgt. Ryan Russell.

Members of the Chief's Ceremonial Unit follow the hearse.

Police get in formation prior to the march to the funeral service.

A Metro Toronto police officer walks past a flag at half mast on University Ave., prior to the march to the funeral services at Metro Toronto Convention Centre for Sgt. Ryan Russell.

Railway workers watch from an overpass as the procession heads towards the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

Slideshow of the funeral procession by Weil and other Star Photographers

Posted by Bernard Weil at 11:19:14 AM in News, Photography, Photojournalism

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01/19/2011