Roll of Honor
Incident
On September 26, 2001 Cst. Goyer and his partner responded to a threatening call in Abbotsford, BC. Cst. Goyer and other officers on the scene attempted to take the suspect into custody and a violent physical confrontation erupted with Cst. Goyer being hit several times violently about the head. On the days that followed Cst. Goyer’s health continually declined as he was eventually diagnosed with ALS. Medical professionals and Worksafe BC concluded that Cst. Goyer’s ALS was directly related to the fight and his employment as a police officer. In subsequent months Cst. John Goyer’s health declined rapidly. The illness and eventual death of Cst. Goyer was a tragic and drawn out battle for him. Throughout his fight he remained positive, determined and courageous. As a police officer Cst. Goyer carried out his duties with distinction and quiet dignity. Cst. Goyer passed away peaceafully with his family and friends by his side at MSA Hospital in Abbotsford BC on April 19, 2006. As we start 2026, we can look back and note that we have been very fortunate to not have lost anyone in Canada to a Line of Duty Death (LODD) these last two years. Since the launch of the Memorial Rib… Photo: Memorial Ribbon Society Directors Shawn Coady & James Pearson with Tumbleweed Spirits Co-Owner Mike Patterson Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Ribbon Society Directors Shawn Coady and …
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Goyer served with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Goyer.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
John Goyer is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In ON, 75 of 364 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 20.6% of this state's fallen. That is 20.6 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 75 of 333 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 22.5% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John Goyer's cause is highlighted.
How John Goyer Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John Goyer is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.
Incident Location
Abbotsford, BC.
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