Order of Service for PC John Zivcic

Led by Staff Superintendent James Ramer, Police Service, and Monsignor Vladimir Zivcic (John’s uncle)

Processional

O Canada by Constable Melissa Elaschuk

Act of Remembrance

Piper’s Lament by Parking Enforcement Officer Thomas Munroe

Welcome & Greetings

Ave Maria, performed by Melissa Elaschuk, accompanied by Cynthia Konopka (Family Friend)

A tribute by the Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governon of

A tribute by the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario

The Rose, performed by Cynthia Konopka

A tribute by Chief William Blair, Toronto Police Service

A tribute by Superintendent Frank Bergen, Unit Commander of 22 Division, Toronto Police Service

Amazing Grace by the Toronto Police Service Pipe Band

A tribute by Tom Zivcic (John’s brother)

Pastoral Prayer by Monsignor Vladimir Zivcic

Scripture Reading by Dr. Chris Martin (John’s brother-in-law)

Gospel & Homily by Monsignor Vladimir Zivcic

Panis Angelicus performed by Cynthia Konopka

Presentation of John’s forage cap and Toronto Police Service flag to the family by Chief Blair

Blessing by the Most Reverend Gerard Bergie, Bishop of Diocese of St. Catharines

Recessional

Final Salute (Chief Blair & 22 Division)

Closing comments & dismissal

Participants of note

Carrying John’s hat is Constable Jamie Juhasz. She worked with John for two years and considers him the best partner she ever had. She thought of John as a big brother.

Carrying the Toronto Police Service flag is Constable Paul Russell. Paul and John grew up together having lived just 10 houses away from each other. He went to school with John’s sister and encouraged John to join the Toronto Police Service.

Family in attendance

Mother – Vicky Brother – Tom Sister-in-law – Mira Sister – Angie Brother-in-law – Dr. Chris Martin Niece (daughter of Angie & Chris) – Lila

Father passed away from cancer nine years ago.

VIPs in attendance

The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Dr. Alok Mukherjee, Chair of the Toronto Police Services Board Pam McConnell, Councillor & Former member of the TPSB Michael Thompson, Councillor & serving member of the TPSB , Councillor & serving member of the TPSB Mike Del Grande, Councillor & serving member of the TPSB Dr. Dhun Noria, serving member of the TPSB Andy Pringle, serving member of the TPSB Marie Moliner, serving member of the TPSB His Worship , , Deputy Mayor , Councillor Michelle Berardinetti, Councillor Peter Milcyzn, Councillor , Councillor Karen Stinz, Councillor , Councillor Raymond Cho, Councillor , Councillor Peter Leon, Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby, Councillor Joe Pennachetti, City Manager The Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario The Honourable Madeleine Meilleur, Minister of Community Safety , Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party Steve Clark, MPP Garfield Dunlop, MPP , MPP Andrea Horwath, Leader of the NDP Peggy Sattler, MPP The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs Chief Paul Raftis, Emergency Medical Services Deputy Chief Gary Wright, Emergency Medical Services Deputy Chief Matt Pegg, Toronto Fire Services Deputy Chief Darrell Reid, Toronto Fire Services Division Chief David Sheen, Toronto Fire Services