NATIONAL POLICE MEMORIAL DAY
sacrifice of officers who since British policing began, have died on duty.” Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire Toby
Dennis was among the dignitaries who spoke during the service and praised the police for keeping the nation safe during the coronavirus pandemic. He said: “The pandemic has cast so
many fears not experienced before by any of us, that doubts for our safety and care were being greatly challenged no matter our circumstances. “But the huge degree of comfort
that the nation is protected by the most professional police force anywhere in the world gives us all the belief and faith to discover our inner strengths.” During the service, representatives of fallen officers lit candles, one each for the forces in England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland. While the congregation observed a
The standard bearers
of Paul Keany, Chris Miller, Matt Ratana, Darryl Street, Thomas White and Quamar Zaman. We will never forget you nor will we ever forget the sacrifice your loved ones made. “Their lives give us hope, motivation
and inspiration that through our police work good can prevail, safety and peace can be secured. “Each and every one of our fallen
colleagues will have helped and protected so many people, brought comfort, justice, safety, hope, reassurance and courage to others. We are proud of them.” Addressing bereaved families in
the congregation, Chris Haward, Chief Constable of Lincolnshire, said: “I hope today is of some comfort and that you can feel the support and compassion from all those around you because it is here in abundance “National Police Memorial Day holds
a place in all our hearts. We remember those we have lost but we should also celebrate their accomplishments, achievements and contributions together with those who continue to hold the thin blue line. “Serving as a police officer is not an
easy duty. Day in, day out, our officers give their everything to protect and serve others. They guide people when they are at their worst, they comfort people on their darkest of days. “It is a path that many could not, nor
would not, want to walk and we are proud of those who have dedicated their lives to policing. To those who have lost lives in the line of duty, their legacy will live on and they will always remain part of the police family.” Ms Patel gave a short Bible reading
from Corinthians 13 on the subject of love. The service was led by Reverend
Canon David Wilbraham, national police chaplain and coordinator of National Police Memorial Day, who said: “On this National Police Memorial Day, we give thanks for the bravery, courage and
minute’s silence, petals of remembrance, representing all who have lost their lives, fell from the gallery as the orchestra played “Abide With Me” and “The Last Post” was sounded. National Police Memorial Day was founded in 2004 by now retired Sergeant Joe Holness to commemorate the memory of colleagues lost in the line of duty. Sergeant Holness was motivated by the death of his colleague, fellow Kent officer PC Jon Odell, who was killed in December 2000 after a vehicle was driven at him. The service, which is always held on the last Sunday of September, rotates around the four nations of the United Kingdom and next year it will be held in Northern Ireland at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast on 25 September. HRH The Prince of Wales is patron of the National Police Memorial Day charity.
The congregation inside the cathedral 13 I POLICE I OCTOBER 2021
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