Sergeant Robin Easey, a former Ottawa police officer, passed away at the age of 70. The announcement of his death was made by Ride for Robin through a social media publication that read “It is with great sadness that I am announcing the death of Sergeant Robin Easey.” The family did not disclose the circumstances surrounding his cause of death at the time of this report.
A Life of Service
Robin Easey was a dedicated police officer who actively participated on the Board of Directors and played a significant role in the Wings of Phoenix’s fundraising efforts. Over the years, fundraising events like the Ride for Robin and the Sergeant Robin Easey Charity Golf Tournament have allowed families and individuals who otherwise would not have been able to afford rehabilitation procedures to get them. He was a proud husband, father, and grandfather who was also incredibly amusing and compassionate.
Easey's life took a dramatic turn in 1984 when he and Ralph Erfle were shot while investigating a robbery at the Bayshore Shopping Center. While both men survived, Easey suffered severe health problems, blindness, and limited mobility, according to reports.
Robin Easey Impact on the Community
Despite being confined to a wheelchair, Sgt. Easey took great pride in donning his police uniform, attending police-related activities, and representing the Ottawa Police at the Canadian Police Memorial on Parliament Hill, where he paid tribute to the deceased. In the end, Easey rose to the rank of sergeant in the Ottawa Police Service and was a fervent supporter of trauma sufferers’ rehabilitation and assistance.
Legacy
Robin’s Blue Circle, a support group for police personnel, was founded in 1988. It bears Easey’s name and is still in operation today. This group is inspired and supported by Robin. You had to have been shot by a police officer or involved in one while performing your job duties in order to be a member of this club.
The former officer is also honored by the Robin Easey Centre at Ottawa Hospital. For adults with acquired brain injuries, it offers assistance. The Governor General’s Police Exemplary Service Medal was given to Easey in 1995. In honor of him, a street in Ottawa was named in 2018. In Barrhaven, Robin Easey Avenue meets Ralph Erfle Way.
Conclusion
Sergeant Robin Easey was a dedicated police officer who served his community with distinction. His contributions to the Ottawa Police Service and the community at large will not be forgotten. His legacy lives on through the support group he founded, the Robin Easey Centre, and the street named in his honor. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.
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