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On Saturday, 26 June 2017, Sebastien Anderson was humbly honoured to receive from Cst. Leo Johnston’s parents a limited edition print, “Duty, Service and Sacrifice” in appreciation of the pro bono legal assistance he provided to them. The back of the framed print is inscribed in Leo Johnston’s mother’s handwriting as follows: “Thank you for your Support in our time of need. Grace & Ron Johnston.”
This limited edition commemorative print was created exclusively in the memory of Cst. Leo Johnston, Cst. Brock Myrol, Cst. Anthony Gordon, and Cst. Peter Schiemann, who gave their lives in service to their country on 3 March 2005, near the town of Mayerthorpe, Alberta. Proceeds from the purchase of the print go directly to The Fallen RCMP Family Fund.
The following poem by J.S. McGregor informs the visual content of the print.
Four Black Horses
Four black horses without riders
Galloped the Alberta plain;
Four black horses, sent from depot
To bring them back again;
Four black horses with empty saddles
Racing the cold prairie sun;
Four black horses arrive at the farmyard
As the last bullet leaves the gun;
Four black horses stand with head bowed
Wait ‘til the echoes subside;
Four black horses turn as they’re mounted,
Now their heads held high with pride,
Four mounted policemen take hold of the reins
Spur their mounts hold lances high;
Four black horses, red surge in the saddles,
Disappear in the Alberta sky.
Leo Johnston was killed in the line-of-duty, died a hero, and is interred at Depot in Regina, Saskatchewan.
Shamefully, the RCMP refused to disclose to Leo’s parents the time, place , and precise location of the re-interment of his remains.
Sadly, Grace, Leo’s mother, died in January 2017, still grieving over the tragic loss of her son.
Leo Johnston we thank you for your service to your country. Your sacrifice enforcing the rule of law will not be soon forgotten. We continue to mourn his loss among with those who lost their lives with him along with with Leo Johnston’s parents, brother, family, and those that served with him. Lost but never forgotten!
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