Sworn and unsworn NSW police officers, retired police, family and friends celebrated the courage and mourned the sacrifice of police officers for National Police Remembrance Day this morning.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
The service, run by Senior Chaplain Owen Davies at the St Michael's NSW Police Memorial Chapel in Goulburn, included speeches from unsworn police officers and numerous sergeants, a Roll of Honour call for officers who had died and a candle lighting ceremony.
NSW police officer Curtis Cheng and Sgt Geoffrey Richardson, who died earlier this year, were also mentioned as the fragility of human existence was discussed.
“This is a time to reflect on the future and safety of your careers,” Assistant Commissioner Michael Corboy said to the filled chapel.
“In our jobs we sacrifice to keep our community safe but we should also celebrate the duty and devotion of our officers.”
Wreaths were put out on the Walls of Remembrance by members of the NSW police, Charles Sturt University, the Burwood RSL and the police association.
National Police Remembrance Day was first held on September 29, 1989 as a result of the Australasia and South West Pacific Commissioner’s Conference.
The annual remembrance day aims to highlight the duty, sacrifice and loyalty of law enforcement officers in NSW, Australia and overseas.
