Pillars of the Force – Virtual Pillars

The Virtual Pillars bring to life the stories of the brave men and women who honourably served with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and those who supported them. This digital tribute lets visitors explore names, personal histories, and contributions that line the iconic Princess Royal Walk at the RCMP Heritage Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan, known as the Home of the RCMP. Through beautifully presented virtual stories and legacy entries, we celebrate service, dedication, and the unique Canadian story of the Force for generations to come.

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About Pillars of the Force – Virtual Pillars

The Pillars of the Force recognizes and celebrates the individual men and women, members and employees, who dedicated their lives in service to Canadians as an integral part of the RCMP. Symbolically, those who served were truly the pillars upon which the RCMP stood and built its reputation throughout its history.

Explore the Virtual Pillars website to view the names and stories of individuals who have staked their claim by making a donation towards a brick on the walkway or a nameplate on a pillar.

As a former RCMP member stated when staking his claim “it’s like putting a numbered address on a house you are already a part of”.

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The Princess Royal Walkway

The Princess Royal Walk was opened by her Royal Highness the Princess Royal, Princess Ann, on occasion of her visit to the RCMP Heritage Centre on June 3rd 2007. The Walk is comprised of a brick walkway flanked by 21 soaring pillars located on the east side of the Heritage Centre.

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The names of RCMP members, employees and Police Service dogs are mounted on plaques adorning the pillars. They can also be found engraved into the bricks alongside the names of family, friends and community supporters on the walkway.

Individuals wanting to support The Friends and thus the RCMP Heritage Centre can do so by staking a claim by either placing a brick on the walkway or having their name on a nameplate on one of the plaques on the pillars.

The Pillars

21 soaring pillars are located on the east side of the Heritage Centre. The pillars house plaques adorned by the names of members, employees and police service dogs who honourably served their country.

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The Walk

The brick walkway located on the east side of the Heritage Centre houses engraved bricks that tell the story of the RCMP community. As you stroll along the walk you will see the names of RCMP members, employees, Police Service Dogs, friends, family members, and community supporters who have staked their claim by making a donation, telling their story, and supporting the RCMP Heritage Centre.
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The Stories

When you stake a claim with either a brick on the walk, or a nameplate on a pillar, you are supporting the RCMP Heritage Centre. The opportunity to share your story as part of the history of the Mounted Police is just as significant. Each person that stakes a claim is invited to share their story, and provide photos to be placed on The Pillars website and cement their place as part of the RCMP’s history. The names on the pillars and bricks, and the stories on the website will remain for eternity for future generations to explore.
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What is Beyond the Oath

The history of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is the sum of the many unique stories. Explore Beyond the Oath to read about incidents and individuals on patrol, on parade, and in the community, past and present.
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