In Memorium

On Wednesday June 27, 2001 Senior Constable Brian Boissoneau was tragically killed in a motor vehicle accident near Terrace Bay, Ontario. Brian who was a 14 year veteran officer with the Anishinabek Police Service in Garden River was on his way to visit his brother in Long Lake when his personal vehicle struck a moose.

When the Garden River Detachment received the devastating news of Brian’s death it was one of disbelief as we not only lost a dedicated police officer we lost a personal friend and mentor. Brian began his policing career at the Landsdown House First Nation territory north of Thunder Bay. He then worked as a police officer at the Pic Mobert First Nation before joining his hometown police service in 1996 in Garden River.

Brian was a hard working experienced officer who managed to balance the heavy demands of his policing with his home life as a dedicated father of four children whom he was extremely proud of. Brian brought humour and an easy going disposition that made him quite approachable to all community members both young and old.

“Buzz’ whom he was fondly known as always amazed his fellow colleagues with stories of his policing days in Pic Mobert. Although he was the office prankster Buzz also displayed leadership as a coach officer, acting Detachment Commander, peer support councillor and basically a shoulder to lean on.

Brian’s personal file is filled with many letters of commendation not only by the Anishinabek Police but other police services and agencies who had recognized Cst. Boissoneau’s exceptional work. Some of his praises include the apprehension of four undesirable individuals who were wanted by Canada Immigration. Brian also assisted the OPP in a massive and successful search for two young boys who went missing in Heron Bay for two and a half days.

Brian was a unique individual who in one way or another touched all of our lives. He is sadly missed by his fellow co-workers who fondly remember his wisdom and laughter and of course those stories back in Mobert.