National Police Remembrance day is held on September 29 every year to honour and remember our police officers who have died in the line of duty.
Sunshine Coast District Police Chaplain, Reverend Matt Govan, led a moving memorial service hosted by the Kawana Surf Life Saving Club.
The service started with the entry of the Flag Party and National Anthem followed by our First Nation’s Police Liaison Officer (PLO) Vernon Corporal who gave the ‘Acknowledgement to Country’.
Sunshine Coast District Officer, Superintendent Craig Hawkins read ‘The Police Ode’ which was followed by one minute of silence.
Superintendent Hawkins laid a wreath honouring officers from Queensland, across the nation and Pacific Region.
Acting Assistant Commissioner John Hallam attended the service and delivered the Commissioner’s Address.
First Nations Police Liaison Officer (PLO) Brooke Kingdom acknowledged the contribution of staff members who have died since NPRD 2021.
Senior Constable Marty Wilson laid a wreath honouring both his police dogs PD Reko and PD Zed who passed away in the last year.
In conclusion, Inspector John Van Egmond led the Rite of Commitment at the end of the service which was followed by the Flag Party recessional.
Several local dignitaries attended the service laying wreaths honouring officers and staff members who have died in the line of duty.
