Annual Report-2007- Inside Pages.indd - York Regional Police

He was an enormous supporter of Special Olympics,
increasing his involvement as he learned about the
organization and its important work. In the 1990s, he
took on the mantle of the coordinator for the Law
Enforcement Torch Run, a nation-wide major police
fundraising event for Special Olympic athletes. Rob
then co-chaired the 1997 Special Olympic World
Winter Games in Toronto and, in 2000, chaired the
Special Olympic Spring Games held in York Region,
both monumental efforts that required commitment,
dedication and hundreds of hours of his personal
time.
Police officers are truly pillars of the communities
they serve. Their dedication and hard work ensures the
communities we call home are safe places to live and
raise our families. Each and every day police officers
across this region, province and country leave their
homes and families to protect others, having faith they
will return to their loved ones, faith that is tested daily.
Rob’s service to his community, both as a police
officer and a volunteer, stands as a shining example to
us all. His sacrifice in the line of duty is a tragedy for
his family, friends, members of York Regional Police
and to the entire community at large.
He is survived by his wife Sonja and their children
Amanda, Jeffrey and Matthew.
He is missed.
COMMUNITY COMMENTS
“Family man, volunteer, police offi cer. This world is a better
place because of the footprint he left.”
“We just wanted to say how sorry we were to hear of Detective
Constable Plunkett’s death. As Special Olympics athletes we
know he was very dedicated and he will be missed.”
“Rest in peace. The world is a better place for your having been
in it.”
“I would like to offer my condolences to his family and friends as
well as his police service, although I personally didn’t know him
I do know he stood for something he believed in and provided a
service to his community that is respected and valued. When I
think police offi cer I think HONOUR and for those that have
fallen...I salute and give my thanks too.”
“As a long time resident of Markham, I take great pride in the
men and women that serve in the York Regional Police. This is
a terrible loss to the community.”
“The loss of Rob is beyond words. He will be missed by so
many. His enthusiasm and love of life were contagious and will
never be forgotten.”
“Detective Constable Plunkett was clearly an inspiration to all
of those who knew him, and to the community he served. His
loss is felt across the nation. Rest in peace.”
“On behalf of my family, I send my deepest sympathy to the
Plunkett family. As a long-time resident of Markham, I thank
Detective Constable Plunkett and the entire York Regional
Police for all that they do to keep us safe.”
Duty, Deeds Honour, Speak Valour
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