By DANE LILLINGSTONE
LOCAL police officers and special guests have gathered for a special church service to honour police officers who have died in the line of duty.
National Police Remembrance Day was held on Tuesday 29 September, at the Warwick Uniting Church, on Guy Street.
Pastor Jean Reid welcomed police officers, members of Southern Downs Regional Council, other organisations and members of the Southern Downs community to the service.
Chaplain Les Comollatti led the prayers and hymns with Reverend Jenny Potter presenting the principal address.
A number of local police officers spoke at the event with Acting Inspector Jamie Deacon giving the police commissioner’s address.
“It’s important to pause to honour and remember those who have served because no greater sacrifice can be asked,” he said.
“Every day, police officers demonstrate bravery, courage and skills in service.”
He said that 140 police officers had died in the line of duty since 1861.
“Through tragic times we have seen great support from the Queensland community,” he said.
No officers from Australian police jurisdictions were killed in the line of duty since National Police Remembrance Day 2014.
A moment of silence was had for police officers who had died due to non-work related incidents. There was also a collection passed around for Police Legacy which is an independent charitable organisation to help families of sick and deceased police officers.
