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CLERMONT RAG Community Newsletter Friday October 9, 2015
Mayor Anne Baker (L) and Senior Sergeant Michael Bailey (front row, far right) with regional police officers on National Police Remembrance Day 2015.
Officers and families gather on National Police Remembrance Day Isaac residents, police officers and local dignitaries gathered to pay tribute to Queensland’s police officers, both serving and fallen on Tuesday September 29.
“For over 150 years our men and women in blue have pledged to put their own lives at risk in order to serve and protect our children, our communities and our nation.”
St Francis Anglican Church, Moranbah was again the venue for the district’s National Remembrance Day ceremony, conducted by Captain Reverend Stuart Haynes.
“Today I express my sincere appreciation to all officers who have fallen or been injured in the line of duty, their families and those who continue to serve.”
Moranbah’s full police regiment was joined at the ceremony by local officers from Nebo, Dysart, Middlemount and Clermont, with several officers reading passages to honour fallen comrades.
Moranbah’s Senior Sergeant Michael Bailey, also spoke at the event in appreciation of all police officers across Australia and the Pacific and the community members who came to support them.
Mayor Anne Baker laid a wreath at the ceremony along with Middlemount Officer in Charge Sergeant Peter Clarke and Captain Reverend Stuart Haynes and his daughter.
“I would like to thank the families, friends and colleagues who have gathered here today in remembering the dedication, commitment and bravery of Queensland’s police officers both past and present,” he said.
Mayor Baker said that it was an honour to represent Isaac communities by speaking at the event. “National Police Remembrance Day is a time to remember the sacrifices made by ordinary people under often extraordinary circumstances,” she said.
“It is important to remember our fallen heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. We also commend and thank our currently serving officers who continue to serve Queensland’s communities with honour.”