The regimental funeral for two police officers killed in the line of duty was held in Fredericton on Saturday.
Hearses carrying the bodies of Constables Robb Costello and Sara Burns pulled away from the Aitken Centre at the University of New Brunswick.
Thousands of police officers and first responders took part in the procession and funeral for Costello and Burns, who were killed last week in an attack that also left two civilians dead.
Loved ones, colleagues and dignitaries spoke at the ceremony.
Fredericton Police Chief Leanne Fitch said the deaths of Constables Robb Costello and Sara Burns have shaken the small city to its core and
"created a ripple effect that stretches out as far as the ocean is deep.''
Her voice shook several time as she spoke about her work with the two officers.
Fitch also said both Costello and Burns died as heroes.
She added this is not a time for anger, and that the community needs to "get better, not bitter.''
New Brunswick's lieutenant-governor also spoke, saying today is both a time of great sadness and a time to honour all police officers and first responders.
Jocelyne Roy-Vienneau said officers constantly demonstrate high levels of courage, resourcefulness, and willingness to go above and beyond, often putting themselves in harm's way to protect their communities.
She added the city will not forget the sacrifices officers make in the line of duty.
A family friend of Const. Robb Costello said the fallen officer took great pride in his work and described being a police officer as his lifelong passion.
Greg Morris said Costello was a kind and compassionate man who loved his mother, once spending two days with her while she was in the hospital.
He also said Costello loved basketball, even though he wasn't very good at it.
Morris added Costello's two daughters that their father would "be proud of the remarkable women they're becoming.''
The husband of Constable Burns fought back tears as he delivered an emotional speech.
Steven Burns said she was the most beautiful and caring woman he ever met, and asked the surviving Fredericton officers at the funeral to not feel any guilt after her death.
He wore a yellow tie, his wife's favourite colour, as he described her compassion and kindness.
The alleged shooter, 48-year-old Matthew Vincent Raymond, was charged with four counts of first-degree murder in their deaths, and those of Bobbie Lee Wright and Donnie Robichaud.
Raymond will appear in court Aug. 27.
- With files from The Canadian Press