The names of 94 people who have made the ultimate sacrifice are fresh in the minds of many, following the 11th annual Alberta Police and Peace Officers' Memorial Day ceremony.
On Sunday afternoon, Edmontonians joined provincial dignitaries and members of the law enforcement community for a commemorative service that included a parade, speeches and a reading of each fallen officer's name.
New to the list this year is Constable James Lundblad of the Camrose RCMP detachment. He was killed in May while he was conducting traffic service duties on a Highway just south of Millet.
It's believed the seven-year veteran was making a U-Turn to give chase to a speeding vehicle, when he collided with a grain truck.
His family took part in a wreath-laying ceremony at what is referred to as the Pillar of Strength.
"Right from the time he was young [an RCMP officer] was what he wanted to be," said the fallen Constable's uncle, Roy Harback.
While the ceremony proved to be a painful reminder of the loss, his loved ones say it also helps them keep Lundblad close to their hearts.
"I don't want closure because closure means, 'I guess you forget about it now,'" said Harback.
"I don't think one should forget."
Sunday's Memorial Day ceremony mirrored a national event held each year on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
-With Files from CTV's Scott Roberts
