From the community
Messages of Appreciation
Maybe you had an interaction with a Calgary Police Service member that you would like to thank them for, or maybe you’d just like to show your support? Regardless, we need your help to let the members of the Calgary Police Service know what they mean to Calgarians. It is our hope that these messages – long or short – uplift all CPS members and provide hope in times of darkness.
Please share a story, experience, memory, or simply a message of gratitude. These messages will be posted on the Beacons of Hope website for all to see, as well as shared personally with all members of the Calgary Police Service.
Betts Family (Allan)
#MessageOfAppreciationWith respect, appreciation and gratitude we thank so many of the CPS members over the years for the support and assistance shown our family over the many years. There are too many of course to name but those who recognize this tribute through name will know who you are. We remain ever grateful and will always remember.
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Mr. Jason Merrington
#MessageOfAppreciationI lived in Alberta most of my life, went to grade school through college here and worked professionally many years prior to going blind. Spent 1994 through to 2015 as a resident of Calgary. Though I’ve now retired to my home town Morinville Alberta where I was raised as a small boy from 1979 to 1990, from 3 years old being originally born in Huntsville Ontario 1976 then having the gift of moving to and growing up in Alberta, I greatly value my time and experience living and working in Calgary and very much appreciated the strong and trusted police service in Calgary, Thank you Calgary Police Service.
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Sabine
#MessageOfAppreciationThank you for all you do. You have a tough job and despite the loud, negative voices on social media, you manage to hold your heads high and serve our city. We are fortunate for your bravery and dedication. Thank you, CPS!!
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Donna Thompson
#MessageOfAppreciationI have great respect and gratitude for the brave men and woman who protect and serve!!! They are true heros and every interaction I have had with one has been professional and helpful.
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Ellen F.
#MessageOfAppreciationThank you to our police service members for ALL that you do. You show a willingness to endanger your own life by protecting ours. To you and your families, thank you.
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Anonymous
#MessageOfAppreciationI’m grateful for the opportunity to say a huge Thank-you to the CPS members.
You do an excellent job of balancing community support and public safety. You provide us with safety through your commitment and professionalism, and we are so lucky to have you, 24/7, nights, weekends and whenever the need arises. The city would last about 5 minutes without you, and you deserve our appreciation and utmost respect. Please know that the quiet majority supports you completely. Stay safe!
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MichaelR
#MessageOfAppreciationThank-you to all Members of Division 3 for your commitment and service.
Your regular attendance at the Bridgeland Community Hall is recognized and really appreciated by many people in our community.
Your regular patrols are always welcome and your quick response times to calls for service helps to make us citizens feel safer during these particularly challenging societal times of change.
Cheers,
MichaelR
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Lynda Young
#MessageOfAppreciationThank you, Police, Fire and EMS men and women! Your courage, strength, integrity and determination to keep our city’s people safe in these turbulent and frightening times is appreciated every day! Please take good care of yourselves as well! Thank you so very, very much!
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Lloyd and Cheryl Marshman
#MessageOfAppreciationThank you. Your services to our community cannot be understated. You have our back. You are all heros doing a job that most of us can’t fathom how difficult. We are truly grateful.
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Greg MacGillivray
#MessageOfAppreciationThanks for building a safe, inclusive and diverse policing organization and city.
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Anne
#MessageOfAppreciationI really appreciate the dedication, professionalism, and bravery of CPS members. I know that you’re out there when the rest of us are sleeping or going about our days. Thanks to you and your family members for all the sacrifices this work demands.
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Mr. Ubong Obot
#MessageOfAppreciationThanks for working hard and putting your lives on the line to keep our communities safe.
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Sandra
#MessageOfAppreciationThank you so much for serving our city, in a time like this so much happening. You all deserve a BIG applause for keeping us all safe.
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Noah
#MessageOfAppreciationThank you thank you thank you to all of the brave and outstanding Calgarians that have answered the call to protect and serve our communities. You are true heroes and we all look up to you!
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Mandi
#MessageOfAppreciationThank you for your hard work and dedication! We appreciate all that you do and keeping us all safe to the best of your ability. May God bless you and shine his light upon you on the days ahead!
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Anonymous
#MessageOfAppreciationI would like to thank the Police Officers that recently went to my parents house and treated my mom with the utmost respect after we lost her husband/my dad.
They were so helpful to her and also maintained professionalism during a very unfortunate time.
Thank you for the work you do – I cannot even begin to imagine the stuff you see on a daily basis.
Thank you for your service.
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Debbie & George Bushell
#MessageOfAppreciationHat’s are off to all of you for what you do to keep our city safe! Thank you for your service
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Anonymous
#MessageOfAppreciationThroughout the years you’ve supported our family and community in so many ways. Most importantly our deepest gratitude for keeping us safe, so that we can enjoy our city! On a personal note, the car has been stolen… twice and both times you recovered it. There was a difficult situation with a tenant who had mental health issues and your team handled it keeping the peace and safety for all. You’ve always been there to support those at the time of need. Please keep up the amazing work!!
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Susan Cron
#MessageOfAppreciationIt truly is an honor to know the police officers who choose to serve selflessly with the Calgary Police Service and who dedicate their lives to keep our city safe and a great place to call home. We are fortunate in Calgary to have a police service that prioritises the safety of children and youth and ensures there is programming in place to prevent crime and victimisation of our young people. Thank-you for all you do and for showing the way for others to follow. You are valued for everything you do.
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Anonymous
#MessageOfAppreciationI am so thankful for the dui check stops in our city, over the Christmas Holidays. I sure wish it could be used at various celebrations in the city, ie, easter, festivals, etc. It would cut down on crime, accidents , and most of all deaths due to drunk driving. Please have the dui checks more often , to send the message to fools who drink & drive.
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Anonymous
#MessageOfAppreciationI’d like to thank every single police officer who’s been involved with Calgary Police Youth Foundation. Getting to see the work they do for my community up close and in turn helping those around me has been an incredibly profound experience that I’m more than thankful for.
I’m full of nothing but gratitude for the CPS and the great work they’re all doing putting themselves at risk mentally and physically for the well-being of everyone in Calgary. It’s hard to put into words the impact these people have had on me and how wonderful they all are, but I really do appreciate everything they’ve done.
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Kate
#MessageOfAppreciationI have never had the best experiences with police. I suffer from mental health issues and recently for the first time was treated by an officer in a way that made me feel safe and brought me hope.
So thank you Sarah. Thank you for making me feel safe and heard during a traumatic time. Thank you for staying by my side. And thank you for treating me like a person. I have so much gratitude towards you! You made me feel safe to open up.
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Anonymous
#MessageOfAppreciationI’m an individual with a mental health disability and this year several officers peace officers included helped me stay calm or talked with me. I want to say thank you to yous because it wasn’t an easy time for me to go threw with my family at the time . Thank you to each one of yous .
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Lynda Valliere
#MessageOfAppreciationA great big thank you for the extra Calgary Police patrols on the C-train platforms! Two months ago I used to watch thieves, Fentanyl users and drug dealers dominate the Bridgeland LRT station, it was very unsafe. Now, the increased CPS presence, along with Transit peace officers, have chased this criminal element away. Simply seeing your vans parked across the street has made unsavory characters turn around and hop back on the first train that pulls in!
I was getting very worried about the Bridgeland neighbourhood and the river pathways along Memorial Drive. Even in nicer weather there seemed to be less people enjoying this area, even fewer dog walkers . . . however, the hundreds of people who overlook the LRT station, and see how much it has improved, are now coming out.
I will feel more comfortable walking alone to St Patrick’s Island, to Inglewood and to the East Village because of your efforts – keep up the good work folks!
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Linda Greengrass
#MessageOfAppreciationI am thankful for Calgary police service. I believe your job has become so much more challenging of late. You must have to practice so much restraint with all the negativity that you get from so many people. I want to give you all a bouquet of flowers and chocolates. If I could I would.💐
God-bless you and keep you safe.
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