A community, a province, and a policing family came together in Cobourg to honour Northumberland OPP Sergeant Brandon Malcolm.
A private funeral service was held this morning at the Cobourg Community Centre for the 33-year-old officer who died in the line of duty April 27 in a motorcycle collision on Highway 401 near Burnham Street.
Hundreds of officers, first responders, and dignitaries gathered inside, while members of the public lined Highway 401 overpasses and D’Arcy Street to pay their respects as the funeral cortege arrived under police escort.
Beginning earlier this morning, officers marched north along D’Arcy Street, forming a line of honour as the procession entered the community centre grounds.
Ontario Provincial Police Association spokesperson Scott Mills say the outpouring of support has been overwhelming.
Mills say support has come from across Ontario and beyond, including police services, emergency responders, and members of the public, all standing together to honour one of their own.
OPP Sergeant Joe Brisbois says Malcolm’s path to policing was one defined by purpose.
Officials say his loss is deeply felt not only within the OPP, but throughout the communities he served.
While the funeral was private, residents were able to watch a livestream online and gather at Victoria Hall for a public viewing.
Premier Doug Ford spoke on behalf of the province.
Books of condolence remain available at OPP detachments in Cobourg and Brighton, and a memorial continues to grow outside the Cobourg detachment.
Police say the investigation into the collision is ongoing.
(Written by Sarah Hyatt with files from Joseph Goden, York Bell-Smith)
