Honouring Constable Daniel Woodall: A decade after his line of duty death in Edmonton

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    School named after Constable Woodall honouring his legacy, 10 years after he died in the line of duty. As our Leo Cruzat report, the ceremony is meant to celebrate his work and values.

    Ten years after Edmonton Police Constable Daniel Woodall was killed in the line of duty, students at the school named in his honour gathered to celebrate his legacy—through kindness, leadership, and remembrance.

    Hundreds of students at Edmonton’s Constable Daniel Woodall School came together Friday morning for a heartfelt ceremony marking a decade since the officer’s death.

    “It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years. I remember responding that day vividly—it still feels like yesterday,” said Deputy Chief Nicole Chapdelaine of the Edmonton Police Service.

    On June 8, 2015, Constable Woodall, an eight-year veteran of the EPS, was among officers called to a west Edmonton home as part of a hate crimes investigation. He was shot and killed on the scene. The house was later set on fire, and the suspect died in the blaze.

    “It’s tough,” said Chapdelaine, “but when you see what’s happening at this school today, it resonates. It’s impactful. Dan continues to make a difference in the community.”

    Woodall is remembered as someone who wanted to make the world a better place. A decade later, the school that bears his name is keeping his spirit alive with the newly launched Woodall Legacy Award—presented to a Grade 6 student who embodies the values he stood for: courage, service, and compassion.

    “I love our school promise: kind hearts, fierce minds, and brave spirits, because it always reminds us to be kind and help each other,” said Maizie Stewart, the first-ever recipient of the Woodall Legacy Award.

    “Every day, I think about how this school was named after him,” said Stewart. “It probably wouldn’t even be here if it weren’t for him.”

    The school also planted a tree in Woodall’s honour during Friday’s ceremony. Principal Leanne Moncrieff said she hoped the day would feel more like a celebration of life than a memorial.

    “Last year was my first year here, and it was a bit somber,” Moncrieff told CityNews. “In talking with Claire Woodall, she said this should be inspiring—something Dan would look down on and feel proud of. We want this to continue.”

    The Woodall Legacy Award will now be presented annually, ensuring that Constable Daniel Woodall’s dedication and values live on through the next generation.

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