A sea of jerseys has flooded social media as the world unites to show support for those affected by the Humboldt Broncos bus crash that killed 16 people in Saskatchewan.
B.C. first responders and police joined the action, sharing pictures of their members supporting Jersey Day.
The initiative #JerseysforHumboldt was first proposed on Facebook by a group of hockey parents in the province as a way to honour the Saskatchewan junior hockey team.
The group wanted everyone to wear a sports jersey on April 12 to let the families of the victims know there was “a whole community behind them.”
The recent tragedy in Humboldt, Saskatchewan has touched us all. Today we wear our jerseys and stand together in solidarity and support of the Humboldt Broncos, victims, families, and those impacted in the community. #HumboldtStrong #jerseysforhumboldt pic.twitter.com/Gfgn6vKGFg
— BCRCMP (@BCRCMP) April 12, 2018
FCABC Career Chiefs supporting #JerseysForHumboldt @DeltaOceanPoint in #Victoria today. #humboltstrong @CMclenan @CdnFireChiefs @globalnews @Karen_Fry @FireChiefReid @ChiefJosephson @HopeFireDept pic.twitter.com/N9clQPHXzY
— FCABC (@BCFireChiefs) April 12, 2018
BC Paramedics & Dispatchers support our colleagues in Saskatchewan and everyone impacted by this tragedy. #jerseysforhumbolt #jerseyday @GlobalBC pic.twitter.com/zsAovGLJwf
— A. Paramedics Of BC (@apbc873) April 12, 2018
#TeamWVPD thinking about #humboldtstrong as they lace up for #CopsForCancer @TourdeCoast fundraising tournament today hosted by @BurnabyRCMP. #JerseysforHumboldt @PoliceDogJake pic.twitter.com/cTneMRYcHP
— West Vancouver PD (@WestVanPolice) April 12, 2018
All our #Saanich Police staff are wearing jerseys today 2 support the #HumboldtBroncos, their families, friends & community. Our front line officers can’t wear them (due 2 uniform) but have donned caps instead! Also thinking of the Emeg crews who are affected too #HumboldtStrong pic.twitter.com/coyXCRJx7N
— Saanich Police (@SaanichPolice) April 12, 2018
#IHIT staff are wearing #jerseysforhumbolt in support of all those affected by the tragic incident in #Saskatchewan. #HumboldtStrong pic.twitter.com/Ap4ZuwQQUE
— IHIT (@HomicideTeam) April 12, 2018
We're with you today #jerseysforhumboldt #humboldtstong #JerseyDay pic.twitter.com/AAeHUTiyp9
— CQ RCMP (@cqrcmp) April 12, 2018
In support of the Humboldt Broncos Junior Hockey Team and everyone affected by the recent tragic events, the @KelownaRCMP and Kelowna Police Services staff are wearing their sport Jerseys to work. #WestKelowna #jerseysforhumboldt pic.twitter.com/gYjxdjXH1u
— Kelowna RCMP (@KelownaRCMP) April 12, 2018
It's #JerseyDay today and the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP are showing their support from Vancouver Island. #HumboltBroncos #JerseysForHumboldt #humboltstrong pic.twitter.com/4w3QSxp3PJ
— North Cowichan RCMP (@N_CowichanRCMP) April 12, 2018
#JerseysforHumboldt Delta Police have Humboldt Broncos in our hearts & Prayers @deltapolice pic.twitter.com/FWjpkhz0u9
— Cst Ken Usipiuk (@CstUsipiuk) April 12, 2018
The #NewWest Police Department has our jerseys on for Humboldt. ❤️#JerseyForHumboldt #HumboldtBroncos #HumboldtStrong #vancity pic.twitter.com/Z9dfspegrI
— New West Police (@NewWestPD) April 12, 2018
Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services is #HumboldtStrong #jerseyforhumboldt pic.twitter.com/PesehOEgmF
— Vancouver Fire (@VanFireRescue) April 12, 2018
West Vancouver Firefighters supporting the Humboldt Broncos. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.#jerseysforhumbolt. @GlobalBC @WestVanDistrict #humboldtsrong #HumboltBroncos pic.twitter.com/qw4YrwZ06q
— W V Fire & Rescue (@WestVanFireDept) April 12, 2018
Sadly, we've had to add 1 more stick tonight. RIP Dayna. #humboldtgreen #sticksoutforhumboldt #putyoursticksout @iaff2399 pic.twitter.com/j0eD86gJhd
— PortMoodyFireRescue (@PortMoodyFR) April 12, 2018
Teamwork strengthens our organization. Today we wear our jerseys and stand together in solidarity and support of the Humboldt Broncos, victims, families, and those impacted in the community. #HumboldtStrong #jerseysforhumboldt pic.twitter.com/cB5acb1fOW
— D/Commr. BBC (@RCMP_GRC_EDIVCO) April 12, 2018
Cranbrook PSD Denim would like to offer a “friendly” reminder to everyone to don a jersey today! #jerseysforhumboldt#chandailsdéquipepourhumboldt pic.twitter.com/cs7fjm1Y7y
— Cranbrook RCMP (@CranbrookRCMP) April 12, 2018
@BurnabyFireDept supporting #SupportForHumbolt #jerseysforhumboldt #PrayersForHumboldt @CityofBurnaby @IAFF323 pic.twitter.com/6anfTirk1G
— Burnaby Fire (@BurnabyFireDept) April 12, 2018
Oak Bay Fire Department has their jerseys on in support of the Humboldt Broncos. #jerseydayforhumboldt #HumboldtStrong pic.twitter.com/gjd3U35470
— OakBayFire (@OakBayFireDept) April 12, 2018
Thanks to our outstanding #oakbay Police front counter staff who proudly wear #jerseysforhumboldt today. pic.twitter.com/H7U7YKuoSS
— Oak Bay Police (@OakBayPolice) April 12, 2018
Surrey Gang Enforcement Team #SGET officers are wearing their #JerseysForHumboldt today. We are with you, #HumboldtBroncos. pic.twitter.com/KrwUWxBRoX
— Surrey RCMP (@SurreyRCMP) April 12, 2018
We are #prayingforhumboldt as this hits home for us here too. Since 1885 each RCMP member lived a minimum of 6 months in Saskatchewan #JerseysForHumboldt #whiterock #rcmp pic.twitter.com/mUswbJ973E
— White Rock RCMP (@WhiteRockRCMP) April 12, 2018
UFVRD supports Humboldt #jerseysforhumboldt #HumboldtStrong pic.twitter.com/FN9A9YZ3DR
— Chilliwack RCMP (@ChilliwackRCMP) April 12, 2018
Coming together as Canadians in the wake of a tragedy and lives lost too soon. Delta Police are sending prayers and love to Humboldt #JerseysforHumboldt pic.twitter.com/xwgBb4bSaN
— Delta Police (@deltapolice) April 12, 2018
Strength in Numbers! North Van RCMP Det have the Humboldt Bronco’s, their families and friends in our thoughts and prayers. @HumboldtBroncos pic.twitter.com/7JAGUI2UWp
— North Vancouver RCMP (@nvanrcmp) April 12, 2018
The officers & staff from the @VancouverPD Court & Detention Services Section are wearing #JerseysForHumboldt. #HumboldtStrong #HumboldtBroncos #Humboldt #VPD #Vancouver pic.twitter.com/krnJJJDsvs
— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) April 12, 2018
Staff and management at @RidgeRCMP remembering and supporting @HumboldtBroncos . #jerseysforhumboldt pic.twitter.com/AJUIMZZm7b
— Ridge Meadows RCMP (@RidgeRCMP) April 12, 2018
Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by this tragedy. We stand united and #HumboldtStrong today and always. #jerseysforhumbolt pic.twitter.com/qpVji2QUPx
— EmergHealthServices (@BC_EHS) April 12, 2018
On behalf of the Chwk. Fire Dept., we are all thinking of the #humbodltbroncos families. Our thoughts are also with the first responders who attended this tragic incident.#HumboldtStrong pic.twitter.com/6IPQoFiiQ2
— Chilliwack Fire (@Chilliwackfire) April 12, 2018
#HumboldtStrong #jerseysforhumboldt @RichmondRCMP pic.twitter.com/XUznDb8kfb
— Richmond RCMP (@RichmondRCMP) April 12, 2018
Transit Police employees are wearing #JerseyForHumboldt today. #HumboldtStrong #Humboldt16 pic.twitter.com/qFrtfUgk1S
— Transit Police BC (@TransitPolice) April 12, 2018
- With files from Amy Judd
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