Marching in remembrance of those who served with honour.
Police Commissioner Ian Stewart and Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services, The Hon. Mark Ryan MP paused to pay tribute to the 147 fallen Queensland Police Service officers on the eve of National Police Remembrance Day.
At a service held at Saint John’s Cathedral in Brisbane, Commissioner Stewart said it was an important day to honour and remember the police officers whose lives had been lost while performing their duties.
“No greater sacrifice can be asked for, or can be made, than that of these fine men and women who we acknowledge today,” Commissioner Stewart said.
“Nor must we forget their families, partners, friends and colleagues who also have sacrificed and lost so much.”
Commissioner Stewart highlighted the inherent risks faced by police officers every day as they provide for the safety and security of Queensland and acknowledged the tireless work of all QPS members across