The 22-year veteran with the Toronto force worked with a highly specialized motorcycle unit that provides security escorts for dignitaries like prime ministers and presidents and was training other officers when he was gunned down in what police are calling an ambush
The attack, which took place Monday afternoon while Hong was eating lunch in Mississauga, Ont., left those who knew him in shock as they recalled a kind colleague who was extremely good at his job.
"He loved his Police family and was so proud to be a member of the Toronto Police Service, and especially loved being part of the Motor Unit. Friends and colleagues remembered Hong on Tuesday as an extraordinary officer and person who made time for anyone who needed it. Ontario's Solicitor General Michael Kerzner extended his condolences to Hong's family and friends in a statement, describing him as a person with "unassailable integrity...whose heart was made for friendship."
Police often hold large funerals for fallen officers, although it's up to the family if they want one. It's unclear what will happen for Hong."They're all in shock," Reidsaid. "That's a very, very tight knit unit in traffic services."
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