March 4, 2013

Steve Dery - Law Enforcement - Quebec

Constable Steve Dery, age 27, died in the line of duty on March 2, 2013, in Kuujjuaq, Quebec.

Steve was a member of the Kativik Regional Police Department.

He and another constable were responding to a domestic violence call at about 9:30 p.m.

A male subject opened fire on both constables as they exited their patrol car, fatally wounding Constable Dery and wounding the other constable. The man then barricaded himself inside of the home. His body was recovered on March 3, 2013. It is believed he committed suicide. 


The Kativik Regional Police Force was created in 1996 to serve communities in Nunavik, which comprises the northern third of the province. Kuujjuaq is the largest northern village in the region, with a population of about 2,400.
Michael, Archangel, Patron
Saint of the Police, pray for
Steve
Steve was originally from Ottawa, Ontario. 

Friends describe him as a great kid and a hard-working, talented athlete. He is also described as a good man and kind man, who was well liked and admired.  It was stated that Steve gave his all to whatever task was at hand. 

His family is devastated over this tragedy. 

Steve is survived by many loving friends and relatives including his mother, Celine; his father Gilles and his brother, Ben.  He will be forever missed. 

Pray for all who die in the line of duty. 

Thank you for serving, Steve.

Let us pray that Steve Dery is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

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