Sgt. Brandon Malcolm./ OPP photo
OPP has confirmed a private police funeral service for Northumberland OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm, who tragically died in the line of duty on Monday.
The service will be held next Wednesday, May 6, at 10:30 a.m., at the Cobourg Community Centre.
“The private service will be attended by Sgt. Malcolm’s family, their guests, members of the OPP, representatives from other police services, emergency services personnel and officials,” said police, in a release issued on the evening of Friday, May 1.”
There have been initial but unconfirmed reports that several high-level dignitaries could be in attendance.
“The visitation and funeral service will be held privately and will not be open to the public,” clarified police, on Friday evening.
Details on a livestream of the funeral service, which will be available to the public and media, will be made available closer to the service date, added OPP.
“Further details on funeral arrangements will be provided as they become available.”
Earlier Friday, the Ontario Provincial Police Association had also reported a funeral service for the fallen sergeant set for next Wednesday.
There was initially information being reported about visitation as well, but all officials have confirmed visitation will also be private.
As previously reported, Malcolm died tragically in the line of duty Monday evening (April 27) after what police described as a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on Hwy. 401 in Cobourg.
For residents looking to express condolences to Malcolm’s family and friends, police said they can be shared through a dedicated memorial page set up online.
Locally, there are also books of condolences set up now at both the Brighton and Cobourg OPP detachments. The Brighton detachment is where Malcolm worked out of.
In Cobourg, a memorial motorcycle has also been set up outside the detachment, where people continue to also leave messages and flowers.
People can leave their condolences at either station during regular business hours.
OPP also noted for anyone wanting to send flowers, they can be sent to the CCC at 750 D’Arcy St., Cobourg.
“Thank you for your continued support as we come together to honour Sgt. Malcolm,” said OPP Friday night. “Our thoughts and prayers remain with his family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time.”
Yesterday (Thursday, April 30), there was an emotional first-responders procession from the Centre of Forensic Sciences in Toronto to Oshawa along the Highway of Heroes, and several touching tributes along the way from those who knew and worked alongside Malcolm and even those who didn’t lined overpasses to show support for the sergeant who gave his life in service of the protection of others.
“I extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who stood in solidarity this afternoon to honour OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm,” said OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique, after yesterday’s procession. “The overwhelming number of community members and emergency services personnel lining the Hwy. 401 overpasses was a powerful and deeply moving show of unity.
“Your presence along the procession paid tribute not only to his life, but to the lasting legacy he leaves behind. On behalf of Sgt. Malcolm’s family, and all members of the OPP, thank you.”
Updates will be issued as they’re available.
