Gordon Tomlinson, originally from southern Ontario began his RCMP career in 1973 in Regina, Saskatchewan. After 35 years with the RCMP, he retired in 2009. Throughout his career Tomlinson was posted in Ottawa, Lac La Biche, Fort Chipewyan, Calgary, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, and other places before retiring in North Vancouver, British Columbia. Gordon received the Long Service Medal with Gold Clasp and the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal.
