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Local officers stand for the Roll. Photos: Jacob Casha
Burdekin police, dignitaries and community groups gathered on Tuesday morning to honour officers killed in the line of duty.
Held at the Burdekin Community Church in Ayr, the service formed part of National Police Remembrance Day, observed each year on 29th September.
Pastor Peter Holmes, who led the service, said it was a chance to pay tribute to the bravery and service of the fallen.
“Someone has to protect those who cannot protect themselves. Someone has to step into the disorder and work to restore order—and that is one of the responsibilities entrusted to our police,” he said.
“Today, we honour those who stood. Some stood in circumstances that ultimately cost them their lives, and this day each year ensures that their courage will never be forgotten.”
A Police Commissioner’s Address was delivered by Acting Inspector Megan Benson before local officers read the Roll of Honour, commemorating police officers killed in the line of duty.
Officers then lit memorial candles, before community groups joined police and dignitaries in laying wreaths.
Among dignitaries were Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort and Member for Burdekin Dale Last, who called it a “privilege” to join local police in their commemorations.
“As a former police officer, National Police Remembrance Day is an incredibly important opportunity to remember those officers who lost their lives while serving their community and to show our support to those who continue to keep our communities safe today,” Mr Last said.
“Small regional towns like the Burdekin mean our police officers become involved in a variety of facets in our community and it is part of what makes these roles in our small communities so unique.”
“It also means that chances to stand with our men and women in blue should not be overlooked.”
A morning tea was held in the church hall following the service.
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