“Today, Tomorrow And Always” Fallen Police Officers Remembered

Local emergency services personnel, councillors and community members came together at St Martin’s Church in Cannonvale on National Police Remembrance Day. Photo supplied

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Local Queensland Police Service personnel came together with council and community members at St Martin’s Church in Cannonvale on National Police Remembrance Day to honour the courage, service and sacrifice of officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.

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Representatives from the fire and ambulance services and Airlie Beach PCYC were also in attendance.

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“The 13 names read during today’s service were a sobering reminder of the people behind the uniform - those who have served, those we have lost, and the families and colleagues who carry their memory forward,” shared Mayor RyCollins.  

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“To every police officer who puts on the uniform each day: thank you for your courage, professionalism and commitment to keeping our communities safe.  

“Your service often comes with sacrifices the rest of us don’t see, and it should never be taken for granted.

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“Today, we remember those who served and did not return, and we stand alongside the wider policing family.”

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The event echoed other services taking place across the country.

“Every day, police put on their uniform knowing they may be called upon to face situations that most people never will. They do so with courage and an unwavering commitment to keeping Queenslanders safe,” said QPS Acting Commissioner Brett Pointing Acting Commissioner Pointing.

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“Today, we not only remember those we have passed, but we also stand with the families who continue to carry that loss.

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“Their names are etched into our history, but more importantly, they remain part of the Queensland police family. We remember them today, tomorrow and always.”

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