Former Chief of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Bob Johnston passed away this week after a long battle with cancer.
The RNC posted a tribute to Johnston on their facebook page. Raised in Mount Pearl, Johnston enrolled as an officer in 1979 and was appointed the 20th Chief of Police in 2010, a position he held until 2014.
In 2012 Johnston was appointed to the Order of Merit by Governor General David Johnston.
Current Chief Joe Boland extended the Constabulary’s condolences to the family, and said Johnston was an important part of the RNC’s history who shaped who they are today.
Former Premier, Officer Offers Condolences
Former Premier Paul Davis is offering his condolences to the family of Bob Johnston.
Prior to his political career, Davis worked for years as a police officer with the RNC—but he says he knew Johnson long before then.
Davis described Johnston as kind, and says his family and friends were of the utmost importance to him. Davis says former colleagues have noted that Johnston was the type of Chief to call you up, ask how you were doing, and offer assistance.
Our hearts are with the RNC today. We are deeply saddened by the passing of retired Chief Johnston and extend our deepest condolences to his family, colleagues and friends. @RNC_PoliceNL
— RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador (@RCMPNL) July 9, 2019
Today we join so many others in mourning the death of former RNC Chief Bob Johnston. Bob’s strength and compassion in protecting children throughout his career will never be forgotten. Lost to all of us too soon. @RNC_PoliceNL
— NL Child & Youth Advocate (@OCYANL) July 9, 2019
@RNC_PoliceNL St.John's Firefighters send our deepest condolences to you after the passing of your Chief and this provinces former Chief(ret)Bob Johnston. Chief Johnston served this province for 35 years and was the 20th Chief of the RNC. Rest easy sir. pic.twitter.com/D5fHUCy5uL
— IAFF Local 1075 St. John's Firefighters. (@IAFFLocal1075) July 9, 2019