Sjoerd Witteveen
As the casket leaves the Ray Twinney complex, Amanda, Sonja, Jeffrey and Mathew Plunkett follow.
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August 08, 2007 07:50 PM
The family of Det.-Const. Robert Plunkett released a statement prepared by the fallen officer’s wife, Sonja, yesterday afternoon:
“The Plunkett family would first like to thank the emergency responders who attended the scene on Thursday morning and who made every effort possible to save Rob’s life in his greatest time of need.
“We would also like to thank York Regional Police and the York Regional Police Association for its unwavering support and comfort and the many expressions of sympathy we have received.
“Our family members, friends and the community at large have also offered an overwhelming show of support and sympathy and we are grateful and touched.
“Members of the media are to be commended for the manner in which this tragic event was covered, balancing the community’s need to know with respect for the family’s need for privacy.
“Rob loved his job and was a dedicated police officer. He was totally committed to his calling while balancing his family responsibilities.
“He was deeply loved as a father and a husband and will be sorely missed.
“It is the family’s hope that the person(s) responsible for Rob’s death will be held accountable for their senseless actions.”