Impaired driving victim honoured

Ten years after Robbie Anderson was killed in a collision involving an impaired driver in 2016, his name has been added to MADD Canada’s Manitoba Memorial. The monument honours victims of drunk and drug-impaired-related crashes. Robbie’s older brother, Chris Anderson, attended the ceremony at Glen Eden Funeral Home and Cemetery in West St. Paul alongside 86 other people whose loved ones are listed on the granite monument.

Chris expressed that it was heavy seeing his brother’s name added and shared that Robbie was the “absolute best of us.” Robbie, who was 27 when he died, was remembered for his zest for life and positive attitude. The Anderson family, a group of first responders, supports MADD’s mission to combat drunk and impaired driving. Robbie’s name was read alongside the others, with family members standing up as their loved ones were recognized.

Winnipeg Police Service traffic services lead, Insp. Helen Peters, emphasized the importance of remembering the lives lost due to preventable tragedies and committing to working towards a safer Manitoba.