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In pictures: Emotional memorial for fallen Abbotsford officer John Davidson

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Thousands of first responders marching for Const. John Davidson
WATCH: Thousands of first responders from across the Lower Mainland have come out to Abbotsford today, marching through the streets to honour fallen officer Const. John Davidson – Nov 19, 2017

It was a sombre scene along the streets of Abbotsford on Sunday, where British Columbians came to pay their respects to Const. John Davidson, who was killed in the line of duty.

Thousands of first responders, members of the armed forces, corrections officers and police — some from as far away as the U.S. and U.K. — formed a procession, led by bagpipers to honour their fallen colleague.

The procession, which began near the intersection of McDougall Avenue and McCallum Road made its way to the Abbotsford Centre, where a celebration of life was scheduled for Davidson.

Here are some images from the day.

Flags over McCallum Road

The Procession begins

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Vancouver Police motorcycles help lead the procession. Paula Gosal

Davidson’s body is carried to his funeral

Kyle Benning / CKNW
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A riderless horse, with boots reversed and Davidson’s riderless ‘Cops for Cancer’ bike follow his body

Kyle Benning / CKNW

Canadian flags, topped with a bold of black cloth marked Davidson’s passing

RCMP members, police from across B.C., Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. march

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Credit: Paula Gosal.
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Photos and messages of support from police and first responders also flooded social media, many with the hashtags #Abbystrong and #AbbyPDstrong

Amazing to know that each one of these seats will be filled shortly with uniforms from all over – all here to remember #CstJohnDavidson of the @AbbyPoliceDept pic.twitter.com/LurlMyZj7V

— Daron McDonald (@Daron_McDonald1) November 19, 2017

Deepest sympathy and condolences to family and friends of @AbbyPoliceDept Cst. John Davidson who heroically gave his life protecting those he served. #HeroesInLife #AbbyPDStrong pic.twitter.com/StXNDhpPsS

— JVN (Vince) Hawkes (@OPPCommHawkes) November 19, 2017

Our members, joining brothers and sisters from across the country in honouring fallen Cst. Davidson. #abbypdstrong #thinblueline pic.twitter.com/gDDviNZ4y2

— BdnPoliceAssociation (@bdnpa) November 19, 2017

The support for the Policing family by the Lower Mainland citizens is amazing. #abbystrong @AbbyPoliceDept pic.twitter.com/q3JB77GHyQ

— Cst Braithwaite (@CstBraithwaite) November 19, 2017

Over 700 #VPD members lining up ready to march to remember @AbbyPoliceDept Cst John Davidson @VancouverPD #hero #LODD pic.twitter.com/5xi2aMz5SC

— Adam Palmer (@ChiefPalmer) November 19, 2017

Here is our #VPD #AbbyPD Rifle Sentry Team. Proud to stand guard. #abbystrong #johndavidson @VancouverPD @AbbyPoliceDept pic.twitter.com/gTaJD5hYO0

— Constable Stokes (@constablestokes) November 19, 2017

Our crew is covering downtown Abbotsford while @iaff2864 members attend the celebration of life for Cst. John Davidson. #AbbyStrong pic.twitter.com/SZAzxqIENX

— Mission IAFF L4768 (@L4768_Mission) November 19, 2017

One more coat of polish… We Got You #AbbyPD. #OBPD will be there supporting you and the family of #Cst.JohnDavidson #fallenhero #abbystrong pic.twitter.com/dPp6jkzkrL

— JC (@obpd79) November 19, 2017

BCCOS honoured to be marching in memory of Cst John Davidson today in #Abbotsford pic.twitter.com/IWw84XJ3Xw

— BC CO Service (@_BCCOS) November 19, 2017

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