Members of the Seymour Police Station came together on Monday, September 29 to remember those who have been lost in the line of duty.
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Billie Davern
In their navy uniforms, local police recently united to remember those lost.
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Across the state, Police Remembrance Day services were held at local stations on, or around, Monday, September 29.
The Seymour Police Station was host to a casual gathering where members came together and commemorated the lives of the departed.
Senior Sergeant Clayton Munro and police chaplain at the Seymour station Reverend Eden Nicholls welcomed members to the honouring service.
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Reverend Eden Nicholls, police chaplain at the Seymour station, began the service with a reflection.
“We remember, especially, the 178 officers who, since the formation of Victoria Police in 1853, have paid the supreme sacrifice,” Rev Nicholls said.
“We gather now to honour their memory, and to support their loved ones with our presence, our thoughts and our prayers.”
Officers stood and reflected before the Ode was read.
Before a moment of silence was observed and the Ode was read, Acting Inspector Darron Huffer spoke about how critical the service was.
“National Police Remembrance Day is one of the most significant days in the policing calendar,” Insp Huffer said.
“On this day, we pause to remember the police officers who have lost their lives in the execution of their duty, and to honour the courage, commitment and dedication of all police who have sworn to protect the community.
“As we know, policing comes with a high degree of risk and danger, and it takes a truly special type of person, with a special type of courage, to wear the police uniform, and to commit to ensuring the peace and safety of our community: a duty we are all sworn to uphold.”
Acting Inspector Darron Huffer spoke about the importance of Police Remembrance Day.
This year’s service is of particular significance, with the names of Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson and Senior Constable Vadim de Waart-Hottart added to the Victoria Police Honour Roll just one month before the national day of observance.
As the community, and officers, move forward, Senior Sergeant Clayton Munro said it was essential to take a moment to look back.
“We find it really important, here, to (hold the service) because we have lost members who have worked in this complex, and even with our connection to the Porepunkah shooting; a member who was injured worked here for 12 months,” Sen Sgt Munro said.
“It’s really important to remember the people who have fallen, we have injuries every day in this job.
“There’s still a plaque (at the station) from a man who died in 1990, so we don’t forget the people who have left us.”
A plaque remains at the station to remember the late Andrew Robert McFarlane, who died as a result of a motor vehicle accident while on duty.
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Billie Davern
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