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Last Updated: Thursday, 10 March, 2005, 23:36 GMT
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In pictures: Mounties' memorial
Mounted police lead a march for the dead RCMP officers
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The city of Edmonton came to a halt to honour four killed members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Hundreds of RCMP officers march to the memorial
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City streets turned red as thousands of RCMP officers marched in their traditional scarlet tunics.
Mounties carry the hats of their fallen RCMP colleagues
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The hats of the dead men were carried to a memorial service attended by relatives, colleagues and political leaders.
Portraits of the four killed officers
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The service, for Anthony Gordon, Leo Johnston, Brock Myrol and Peter Schiemann, was televised live across Canada.
Pipers lead the funeral procession for Peter Schiemann
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Earlier in the week, colleagues buried Peter Schiemann who - along with the others - had served for less than four years.
A building on the farm where the men were shot
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The four constables were shot and killed on a farm north-west of Edmonton by a man who was also found dead.
A woman puts flowers on a makeshift memorial for the men
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Canada has been horrified by the worst loss of RCMP life since 1885, which has also led to questions and criticism.


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SEE ALSO:
Memorial for slain Canada police
10 Mar 05 |  Americas
Police killed in Canada drug raid
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