Communities across New South Wales gathered to commemorate National Police Remembrance Day and pay their respects to police officers killed in the line of duty.
This years’ service was a particularly sombre occasion following the shooting deaths of two police officers in Victoria last month.
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke was among those who laid a wreath at a ceremony held at the Young Police Station.
“This national day of remembrance reminds us that behind every badge is a person who chooses service over self to keep our communities safe,” Ms Cooke said.
“We stand with the families and colleagues of those who didn’t make it home, and we reaffirm our commitment to support the men and women who continue to serve with courage and selflessness.”
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Shadow Minister for Police Paul Toole said today is an opportunity to show our support for our police and thank them for their bravery and service every single day.
“On National Police Remembrance Day, we pay our respects to those police officers who have lost their lives to protect us all,” Mr Toole said.
“We also remember those who have lost their lives through illness, injury or other circumstances, and we stand with those they have left behind.
“To those who have a heavy heart on this day – those carrying the grief that comes with losing someone close to them – we acknowledge and stand with you.
“Our police spend every day working to keep our community safe often running towards danger, when the natural instinct would be to run the other way.
