Brendan WIBLEN

Brendan is the 2nd rider that we have lost during a Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance of Fallen  Police.  The First being Vic KOSTIUK in 2018   

AKA  ?  

* Nickname: Brendo, Wibo 

Late of  ?  

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?  

QLD Police Training Centre-  Class #  ? ? ? 

Queensland Police Force  

Regd. #  4010344   

Rank:  Commenced Training at Queensland Police Academy  on Monday 11 March 1996 ( aged ? )  

Probationary Constable – appointed ? ? ? 

Constable – appointed ? ? ? 

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Detective – appointed ? ? ?  

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? 

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?  

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Final Rank: =  Senior Sergeant 

Stations:  ?, Southport – O.I.C., Central Patrol Group, District Officer – Gold Coast – Death

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:  11 March 1996   to  11 September 2024 = 28 years, 6 months, 0 days

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From  11 March 1996     to    11 September 2024   = 28 years,  6 months, 0 days Service

Retirement / Leaving age: =  58 years, ? months, ? days 

Time in Retirement from Police:  0

Awards:  No Find on the Australian Honours system

 Born:   ? ? ?  

Died on:  Wednesday 11 September 2024 around 3.20pm

Age: 58 years,

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ? 

Cause:   MVA – Motor cycle rider – Off Duty

Event location:  Gwydir Hwy, approx. 20 kms east of Glenn Inness, NSW

Event / Diagnosis date:  Wednesday 11 September 2024 around 3.20pm

Funeral date:  Friday 4 October 2024 @ 10am

Funeral location:  Dream Centre Christian church, 1/3 Chisholm Rd, Carrara, Qld 

LIVE STREAM    ?

Wake location:  ??? 

Wake date:  ??? 

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at:  ?

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ?

Grave GPS:  ?,       ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ? 

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( September 2024 )

BRENDAN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance, Canberra * NOT JOB RELATED

BRENDAN IS NOT mentioned on the Queensland Memorial Wall, but will be

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May they forever Rest In Peace

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Dan Purdie MP:

Liam and Kane lost their dad, Senior Sergeant Brendan Wiblen, during last year’s Wall to Wall – Ride for Remembrance.

Today ( Wednesday 10 Sept. 2025 ), they begin the 1,000km journey carrying his ashes to Canberra – they’ll be among thousands of riders joining the annual “ride for the fallen”

We will never forget.

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Senior Sergeant Brendan Wiblen, a valued member of the Queensland Police Service. Brendan tragically lost his life in a motorbike accident near Glen Innes while participating in the Wall to Wall Ride, a charity event honouring fallen officers across Australia.

With 28 years of dedicated service, Brendan was a District Duty Officer on the Gold Coast and previously the Operations Leader of Central Patrol Group. Known for his leadership, quick wit, and unwavering commitment to the community, he was deeply respected by his colleagues and loved ones.

Our thoughts are with Brendan’s family, friends, and fellow officers during this incredibly difficult time. We will continue to honour his service and legacy, and as his family has requested, the Wall to Wall Ride will continue in his memory.

Queensland Police Service mourns the loss of Senior Sergeant Brendan Wiblen

https://www.facebook.com/7NEWSBrisbane/videos/891100262962887/

Gold Coast police officer dies near Glen Innes during motorcycle Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance

• By Alexandria Utting

• ABC Gold Coast

• Topic:Road Accidents and Incidents

Senior Sergeant Wiblen died in the single vehicle crash on the Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance near Glen Innes in New South Wales on Wednesday.

Senior Sergeant Wiblen’s family say they wish for the officers to finish the ride.

The Queensland group left from Brisbane for Canberra on Wednesday.

New South Wales Police said the crash happened about 3:20pm on the Gwydir Highway as the 58-year-old motorcyclist attempted to overtake another rider, lost control and went down an embankment.

“Members of the public administered CPR until NSW Ambulance paramedics arrived, however, the man died at the scene,” they said.

Top brass pay tribute

QPS said in a statement Senior Sergeant Wiblen had a distinguished career holding roles including officer in charge at Southport Station.

South Eastern Region Assistant Commissioner Brian Swan expressed his deepest sympathies to Senior Sergeant Wiblen’s loved ones and colleagues.

“Brendan was a dedicated officer who served with distinction throughout his career. He was highly thought of by his colleagues and was known for his attention to detail and quick wit.

“His service to the community will not be forgotten, and our thoughts are with all those who knew Brendan during this incredibly difficult time.”

* Story behind any Nickname:

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
13 September 2024

Updated 10 September 2025 with new photo of Brendan’s family.

Ian Graham BRADFORD

AKA 

Late of  ? 

Brother to Robert “Bob ” BRADFORD, NTPol # ???

“other possible” relation in ‘the job’:    ?

Northern Territory Police Academy –  Squad #  12

Northern Territory Police Force

Regd. # 577

Rank: Commenced Training at  N.T. Police Academy on Monday 19 February 1973 ( aged 26 years, 8 months, 22 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed ? ? ?

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? 

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: =  Detective Sergeant 2nd Class

Stations:  Darwin, was also an Instructor at the N.T. Police Academy, Alyangula, Groote Eylandt – Death

Service: From 19 February 1973  to  29 January 1984   = 10 years, 11 months, 10 days

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Retirement / Leaving age: =  ?

Time in Retirement from Police:  0

Police Awards:  National Medal – granted 21 November 1979 ( Sgt 3/c )

 Born:  Tuesday 28 May 1946 in Sydney, NSW

Died on:  Sunday 29 January 1984

Age:  37 years, 8 months, 1 day

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

Cause:  MVA – Passenger – Police Vehicle – On Duty – Drowned 

Event location:  Old Fort Hill wharf, Darwin, N.T.

Event date:  Saturday 28 January 1984

Funeral date: 

Funeral location:  ? 

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any Future Wake location:  ??? 

any Future Wake date:  ???

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Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Grave Location: Row:  ?,  Plot:  ?

Grave GPS:  ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2023 )

Ian IS Mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance, Canberra

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Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),

Tuesday 31 January 1984, page 6

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/116387544

Detective Sergeant Second Class Ian BRADFORD was a passenger in a CIB vehicle which was patrolling the Darwin wharf area just prior to midnight on the 28 January 1984.

The Wharf was being extended to join up with another section and was incomplete.

The vehicle went over the edge between the two wharves.

The driver, Detective Jon HAYES, managed to get out of the sinking car, and although he dived down several times to try to extricate the passenger, Detective Bradford was knocked unconscious and drowned inside the police vehicle.

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Shane Robert KAPPLER

AKA Kappy

Late of  ? 

“possible” relation in ‘the job’:    ?

Northern Territory Police Academy –  Cadet Squad # 2 of 1981

From Squad 38 of 1983

Northern Territory Police Force

Regd. # 1292

Rank: Commenced Training at  N.T. Police Academy on Monday 7 February 1983 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 23 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed ? ? ?

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES ) 

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? 

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Final Rank: =  Sergeant 

Stations: Darwin, Katherine C.I.B., Nhulunbuy, Alice Springs – Death

Service: From 7 February 1983  to  11 January 2000   = 16 years, 11 months, 4 days Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = 36 years, 5 months, 26 days

Time in Retirement from Police:  0

Awards:  National Medal – granted 20 May 1996 ( SenCon )

 Born:  Wednesday 15 January 1964

Died on:  Tuesday 11 January 2000

Age: 36 years, 5 months, 26 days

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

Cause:  Depression – Suicide – Service Glock – On Duty 

Event location:  ANZAC Hill carpark around 5.30am

Event date:  Tuesday 11 January 2000

Funeral date:  Monday 17 January 2000

Funeral location:  ? 

LIVE STREAM      ?

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any Future Wake location:  ??? 

any Future Wake date:  ???

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at:  Tennant Creek Cemetery, Stuart Hwy, Tennant Creek, Northern Territory

Grave Location: Row:  ?,  Plot:  ?

Grave GPS:  ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2023 )

  SHANE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance, Canberra ( 2025 )  * BUT SHOULD BE

  SHANE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance, Canberra  *NEED MORE INFO

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NTPol Recruit Squad of February 1983 can be found HERE

SHANE ROBERT KAPPLER

SHANE ROBERT KAPPLER

15.1.1964 – 11.1.2000

Another year has past, but loving memories remain.

You are forever in our thoughts.

Gone but never Forgotten.

Mum, Motza, Sharon, Natalie and families

Date Listed: 11/1/2015

SHANE ROBERT KAPPLER | Tributes | Darwin | Herald Sun

KAPPLER, Shane Robert (Kappy)

Passed Away 19 years ago today.

Beautiful Memories silently kept of one we loved and will never forget.

With love Mum, Motza, Sharon, Natalie and Families

Date Listed: 11/1/2019

KAPPLER, Shane Robert (Kappy) Passed Away | Tributes | Darwin | My Tributes

29 September 2016

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SHANE ROBERT KAPPLER | Tributes | Darwin | Herald Sun

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
30 January 2023

Updated 27 March 2025 with additional Class photos and calculations.class

Raymond Charles ROBINSON

AKA  ROBBO 

Late of  ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class #  138C

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  16203

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday  14 January 1974  ( aged 20 years, 4 months, 26 days )(  6 weeks at Academy )

Probationary Constable- appointed 25 February 1974 ( aged 20 years, 6 months, 6 days )

Constable – appointed 25 February 1975

Constable 1st Class – appointed 25 February 1979  

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 25 February 1983  

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? 1989? 

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Inspector ( Section 66 appointment )

Final Rank = Sergeant ?/Class

Retirement / Leaving age: =  ?

Stations:  ?, Darlinghurst GDs ( 3 Division )( 1970s ), ?, Blacktown HWP ( 27 Division )( late 1980s ), ?, Blacktown District Office, Fairfield ( 34 Division )( 1990s ),

Service:  From 14 January 1974   to   ? ? ?  =  ? years Service

Awards:  National Medal – granted 27 November 1990 ( SenCon )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 24 March 2000 ( Sgt )

Commendation for Brave Conduct – granted 25 March 2013 from Coomba Park, NSW ( Mr Raymond ROBINSON ) – Unknown if this is ‘our’ Robbo

Born:  Wednesday  19 August 1953

Died on:  Monday  18 January 2021 @ 9.15am

Age:  67 years, 4 months, 30 days 

Cause:  Cancer – ( Type = ? )

Event location:  ?

Event date:  ? TBA

Funeral date:  Friday  29 January 2021 @ 3pm

Funeral location:   Grey Gum International Cafe’, 8679 Putty Rd, Putty, NSW

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His wife Fay, and family, have chosen this location as it was a favourite destination for Robbo on his weekly bike ride.

It has been suggested the proposed dress is neat casual and wear medals if desired. The funeral will be conducted outdoors and I am advised that Putty is about 90Km from Windsor and is outside Sydney Metro area.

( click here to see Cornona19 Virus Pandemic rules – this will be a limited numbers Funeral )

any Future Wake location:  ??? TBA 

any Future Wake date:  ??? TBA

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2021 )

 ROBBO is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

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Condolences to his wife, Fay, and daughter Ashley.

Peter Clifford Neal MATHEWS

AKA  ?

Late of Lambs Valley, NSW

‘passed’ whilst returning home from the 10th annual Police Wall To Wall Ride for Remembrance – 2019.  We lost a VicPol member on the 9th Ride in 2018

NSW Redfern Police Academy Class #  172

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #   19717

Rank:  Initial Training – commenced 25 May 1981

Probationary Constable – appointed 14 August 1981

Constable 1st Class – appointed 29 August 1986 * 2 weeks loss of Seniority

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank = Inspector

Stations:  ?, Maroubra, Newcastle, Hunter Region SWOS, S.O.Gs – Maitland, Central Hunter L.A.C. – Retirement

Service:  From 25 May 1981  to 29 September 2008 =  27+ years Service

Awards:  National Medal – granted 6 June 1997 ( SenCon )

Born:  Monday 23 August 1954

Died on:  Monday 16 September 2019 about 12.10pm

Age: 65 yrs  24 days

Cause: MVA – Rider – Private Motor Cycle -v- Private Motor Cycle from opposite direction

Event location: Bylong Valley Way, Bylong – north of Rylstone, NSW

Event date: Monday 16 September 2019 about 12.10pm

Funeral date: Thursday  26 September 2019 @ noon

Funeral location: St Peters Anglican Church, 47 William St, East Maitland, NSW

#in lieu of flowers, donations to NSW Farmers’ Drought Relief may be left at the church.

Wake location: TBA

Funeral Parlour: Fry Brothers – 02 4933 6155

Buried at: TBA

Memorial located at: TBA

PETER is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED

Funeral location: TBA

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May they forever Rest In Peace

One man has died and another is fighting for life after a motorcycle accident at Bylong

17 September 2019

One man has been killed and another is fighting for life after a motorcycle crash at Bylong.

Police say just after midday yesterday a 65-year-old man was riding a motorcycle north along the Bylong Valley Way when he collided with another motorcyclist travelling in the opposite direction.

Tragically the 65-year-old died at the scene.

The 54-year-old male rider of the other bike suffered internal injuries and was airlifted to Westmead Hospital in a critical condition.

Officers from Orana Mid Western Police District attended the scene and commenced an investigation.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner and investigations are continuing.

https://www.981powerfm.com.au/news/local-news/92812-one-man-has-died-and-another-is-fighting-for-life-after-a-motorcycle-accident-at-bylong

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  Larry Hoffman R.I.P. brother.
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  Stevenson Scott It was a tragic day, “The Newy Crew” will miss our brother and he will Rest in Peace, many members tried hard to try and get him home!!

  Sadly we were unable to help him….a wonderful friend and colleague.

  RIP Mate.  Peter MATHEWS …Love ALWAYS Tangles XO

• Robert Redfern Stevenson Scott thoughts with you all and the family.

  

  Rodger Newman Stevenson Scott. Kudos to the riders who were with him. A sad day indeed.
• John Novak R.I.P.
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  Peter Gould So bloody sad. Rest in Peace.

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  Robert Redfern Terrible news. Never forgotten. Rest In Peace Peter.

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  Peter J. Johnson Rest in Peace Brother.

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  Rodger Newman RIP brother.

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  Mal Brown Rest In Peace.
  Enjoy the highways you now ride.

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  Les Cooper Very sad. Condolences to all. R.I.P.

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  Jeff Rey RIP

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  Vic Chin Rest in Peace

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  Garry William Morgan Sad to hear, Rest in Peace ????

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  Bijay Chand R.I.P.

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  Rene Markerink R I P ????

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  Graham Lovelace RIP

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  Mark Jones Rest In Peace..

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  Bill Whitlow Rest in peace Sir!

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  Robert Norval Rest In Peace.

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  Kris Dundee RIP

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  Craig Price RIP Brother

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  PG Bags RIP

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  Eoin James Peters Sad news indeed. RIP.

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  Russ Lang RIP

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  Robert Carmody RIP Peter

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  Steve Barnes RIP Peter

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  Jim McCabe Thoughts and prayers.

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  Don Roberts RIP Peter

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  John Cooke RIP Pete my friend

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  Neal White So sorry to read of another brother lost to us. All sunny rides now. RIP Peter.

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  Mark Doubleday RIP brother in blue

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  Bob Moran RIP

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  Aloysious Thumb RIP Blue Brother

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  Steve Papworth Rest in Peace

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  Rob McClennon Tragic News, RIP…

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  Mark Góòdwin Very sad. Two years in a row now! Thoughts are with Peter’s family & his Newcastle riding buddies. RIP brother in blue.

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  John Ludewig Sad time…really hits home when it is one of us….rest In Peace Pete!

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  Felicity Harley RIP…so tragic, again…
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  Jazza Jazzmania RIP

  Lee Howell:

  Way Too Sad after a great event focused on support and remembrance. RIP fellow rider and fellow brother in blue.

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https://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/theherald-au/peter-clifford-neal-mathews-condolences/193953922?cid=full

Beloved brother and brother in law of KEVIN and HELEN, MAREE, SUE, JUDITH, COLIN and KAREN. Much loved member of the MATHEWS and MOORE families and dedicated, long serving Police Officer.

Family and friends are warmly invited to the Celebration of PETER’s life at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Williams St, East Maitland on THURSDAY, 26th September, 2019 at 12noon.

In lieu of flowers, donations to NSW Farmers’ Drought Relief may be left at the church.

Published in The Newcastle Herald on Sept. 21, 2019

Wall to Wall Ride of Remembrance, NSW – 2016

This video and associated photos show bikes from Sydney Rd, Goulburn, entering Goulburn city, past the location that Constable Shelley DAVIS died, on duty, in 2004.

Other photos are taken at the NSW Police Academy, Goulburn, both ‘still’ and ‘drone’ photos / footage.

The third location is at Tarago Pub ( the Loaded Dog ) where the Illawarra ( NSW ) contingent stopped for lunch.

The forth location is outside of Tarago Police Stn ( NSW ) as the Illawarra contingent continues their ride to Canberra.

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Daniel Arthur STILLER

aka  Dan

Queensland Police Force

Regd. # ?

Rank:  Sergeant

Stations:  Hendra Police Station before transferring to South Brisbane Traffic as a Senior Constable.

2007 Dan was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and transferred to the Oxley District Division Traffic Branch, working out of Mount Ommaney Police Station – HWP Cyclist

Service:  From  ? ? 2002  to  1 December 2010

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 32276

” Possibly ” in PREP Class 272

Rank:  Constable

Stations:  ?, Bankstown ( late 1990’s ),

Service:  From  ? ? 1997  to  14 July 2001 = 4 years Service with NSW Police force

Awards:  Queensland Police Service medal – posthumously

Queensland Police Service Award for Meritorious Service – posthumously

Born:  6 January 1977

Died on:  Wednesday  1 December 2010

Death location:  Bruce Hwy, approximately 15km south of Mt Larcom, Qld

Cause:  Motor cycle collision – rider -v- jacknifing semi trailer

Age:  33

Funeral date:  Thursday  9 December 2010 @ 10.30a,

Funeral location:  St Peter Chanel Catholic Church, Chaprowe Roadn  The Gap

Buried at:  Settlement Road, and on to a private interment

 Memorial at:  Sergeant Dan Stiller Memorial Reserve, Heathwood, 4110. Stapylton, Johnson & Paradise Rd & Logan Motorway, Qld

Lat: -27.6425
Long: 152.986389
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.

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 Funeral location:  ?

 

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Police officer killed while escorting wide load

Date December 1, 2010

• Comments 11

Cameron Atfield

A police officer has been killed while escorting an oversized truck along the Bruce Highway in central Queensland.

Sergeant Dan Stiller, 33, was killed when the motorcycle he was riding was struck by a truck on the highway about 15 kilometres south of Mount Larcom at about 7am.

The crash closed the highway in both directions near Mount Larcom for more than five hours.

Deputy Commissioner Ross Barnett said it appeared the truck jack-knifed before it hit Sergeant Stiller, who was escorting a wide load and convoy along the Bruce Highway.

‘‘The tragic loss of a young promising officer of Sergeant Stiller’s calibre will be felt right throughout the organisation, particularly among those who were fortunate enough to work with him,’’ he said.

Mr Barnett said another police officer, in a police sedan, was also involved in the wide load escort but that officer was not injured.

Sergeant Stiller’s wife, also a police officer, was ‘‘naturally devastated’’ and was receiving the support of her colleagues and close friends, Mr Barnett said.

Premier Anna Bligh said Sergeant Stiller’s death was a ‘‘tragic reminder’’ that police put their lives on the line every day.

“Our thoughts, my thoughts, and think those of all Queenslanders are with his family. This is a very sad day for them,’’ she said.

“It’s also a very sad day for the police service. It’s been almost four years … since we’ve seen a Queensland police officer lose their life in the course of their duties.

Opposition leader John-Paul Langbroek also paid tribute to Sergeant Stiller.“This is a very sad day for our state’s police service and our greater Queensland community,” he said.

“I know each day that every one of Queensland’s 10,702 police officers go to work, they work in challenging and sometimes dangerous situations.’’

Police will prepare a report for the coroner.

The 33-year-old sergeant, originally from New South Wales, was an officer with the Oxley District Traffic Branch. Police are investigating the death of their colleague.

The investigating will be overviewed by the Ethical Standards Command.

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• To my mate Dan,
  You were a great guy, an excellent policeman and will be truly missed.

  My condolences to your lovely wife Julie and your family.

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  Ben G

  Location

  Sydney

  Date and time

  December 01, 2010, 2:06PM

   

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• My deepest condolences to his family. I am very very sorry for your loss.

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  Marie

  Location

  Brisbane

  Date and time

  December 01, 2010, 2:22PM

   

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• My deepest sympathies go out to this young man’s family and friends. My respect and condolences go to all his brothers and sisters in the force.

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  Roy

  Location

  Brisbane

  Date and time

  December 01, 2010, 2:56PM

   

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• Dan. Incredibly sad to hear this news, you were a great guy and I will always remember your smile. Condolences to Julie and Dans family.

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  Steven Cooper

  Location

  Melbourne

  Date and time

  December 01, 2010, 3:18PM

   

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• Proud to have served with Dan in NSWPF, a friendly, lovely, smiling man taken from this world too soon. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. xoxo

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  Kate Y

  Location

  Sydney

  Date and time

  December 01, 2010, 4:10PM

   

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• My Deepest sympathies to those who have lost a loved one, while serving the community.
  Something must be done about the way these extra wide loads are allowed to travel at high speed along the highways. The escort system and rules are NOW Broken and Inadequate. Attitude seems to be anything goes as long as there is an escort. As a regular car driver on the Burnett and D’Aguilar highways, I have often seen very close calls several times as the escorts often do not give enough warning to oncoming vehicles for a heavy load that now often spreads across the two lanes , travelling at maximum legal speed. The loads seem to be getting wider and larger and more frequent with all the huge mining plant being shipped to and from Central Qld mines.
  I was almost unable to pull up recently travelling north at Collinton, almost running into the bridge as I tried to avoid a large load, with an escort barely 100m in front of it. If I had been in a semi, I or the escort most likely would not be here. The wide load was simply going too fast downhill to be safe.
  Most escorts do a fine job, but the loads are just getting too big and fast to be safely controlled, in all circumstances. Cars can pull up safely, but heavy vehicles coming in opposite direction must often have difficulty stopping and getting off the road.

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  Vini Vidi

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  Queensland

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  December 01, 2010, 4:57PM

   

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• Such a tragic loss of a great police officer and all round good bloke. Dan, I’m proud to have called you a colleague and friend. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. You will live on in our hearts.

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  Refidex

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  Queensland

  Date and time

  December 01, 2010, 5:22PM

   

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• The military and emergency services are two of few workplaces in this country where families and colleagues send their loved ones and mates out to the job with a greater fear that they will not return safely than most of us can understand. You have my profound thanks and my deepest respect.

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  Les Hawken

  Location

  Melbourne

  Date and time

  December 01, 2010, 6:36PM

   

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• a terrible loss that should have been avoided. why was a motorcycle doing this duty with the poor weather we have been experiencing lately. these wide load escorts are normally two pilot vehicles and three patrol cars. also in this weather the shoulder on most central queensland roads is far too soft to move a semi trailer off the bitumen onto grass where they get stuck as has happened on the beef road recently and had to get towed back onto the road by the prime mover pulling the wide load. not really an acceptable situation. who would have accepted responsibility if the the semi had tipped over in the mud.

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  andrew

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  brisbane

  Date and time

  December 01, 2010, 7:47PM

   

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• The Police Force has lost another great Officer. Dan, you gave us plenty of laughs and you will be missed. NSW Police Force Class 272 – Delta (PREP of 1997) will always remember you. Our thoughts are with your wife, family, and friends. Rest easy now mate, your shift is done. We’ll take it from here.

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  Rebecca C

  Location

  Wollongong NSW

  Date and time

  December 02, 2010, 8:53PM

   

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Rest in Peace my mate Sgt Dan Stiller. You will never ever be forgotten. A great Police Officer. A great Highway Patrol Officer. A true professional in every way. A loving husband that will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Julie, both families, your QPS mates and your NSWPF mates. I am shattered. Till we meet again.

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Dean L

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Date and time

December 03, 2010, 12:16AM

 

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This has been issued to all media on behalf of Sergeant Dan Stiller’s wife, Julie;

 A born and bred Brisbane-boy, Dan Stiller grew up knowing one day he would be able to combine his love of motorbikes with his job. In 2007, after 10 years as a police officer, he did just that when he was promoted to a Sergeant at the Oxley District Traffic branch.

On Wednesday December 1, Sergeant Dan Stiller paid the ultimate sacrifice doing what he loved.

 

Dan Stiller was born on January 6, 1977 in Brisbane to a large family. 

An exceptional swimmer, Dan still holds the swimming record at Nundah Primary School – something he continued to boast about even as an adult – and received a scholarship to Nudgee College because of his swimming talents.

Growing up, Dan knew he wanted to become a police officer, and in 1997 he was accepted by the New South Wales Police Force, where he served for four years before applying and being accepted to the Queensland Police Service.

On graduating into the QPS in 2002, Dan served at the Hendra Police Station before transferring to South Brisbane Traffic. In 2007 Dan was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and transferred to the Oxley District Division Traffic Branch, working out of Mount Ommaney Police Station.

I can still recall the first time we met, which was during orientation at the Hendra Police Station.  I saw him across the room and I was immediately attracted to him. 

It wasn’t long after that we were sharing our first motorbike together, and we have been inseparable since. We married on August 9 2008. Coming from a large family, Dan was ecstatic on hearing that he was going to be a dad. 

No words aptly describe Dan. He was a fun person, extremely loving and caring and had a fabulous sense of humour. 

His quirks and comments made me laugh. He was capable of making anyone laugh or feel better on a down day, and I learnt very early in our relationship that he was just as beautiful on the inside as he was  on the outside. 

 

Queensland Police Service Our apologies to those who commented on this previously. We’ve had a technical hitch, and had to repost it, which means your comments were lost.

December 4, 2010 at 8:14pm · Like

Gary Anthony Hiles As a member of the Oxley District Traffic Branch, I am very proud to say that I knew Dan and can say that he was an outstanding Police Officer. He was professional, knowledgeable and helpful. He died doing what he loved and has left a hole in our office. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace mate.

December 4, 2010 at 8:19pm · Like · 18

Orson Milligan Hero

December 4, 2010 at 8:27pm · Like

Di Mills R.I.P..

December 4, 2010 at 8:28pm · Like

Nikki Bee What beautiful words! He was obviously loved! Condolences to his wife, family and the force!

December 4, 2010 at 8:28pm · Like · 6

Miche Maraea I have a large family myself, so I can acutely imagine their loss and how it is to be without one of your own, especially during this festive season! I wish his entire family peace and love!

December 4, 2010 at 8:36pm · Like · 1

Taleah Richters Rip Dan

December 4, 2010 at 8:36pm · Like

Jason Saunders he may be gone but will never be forgotten.
my condolences to his family and fellow officers

December 4, 2010 at 8:37pm · Like

Chloe Kavanagh He looks so happy in that photo, what a great police officer.He will be missed by all.

December 4, 2010 at 8:40pm · Like · 3

Tia Paget how sad its not fair

December 4, 2010 at 8:47pm · Like

John Marks I am a Police Officer too and will never forget that feeling when I knew what I was heading out to that morning. My sincerest heartfelt condolences go out to Dan’s family, friends & colleagues. RIP Sgt Dan STILLER.

December 4, 2010 at 8:59pm · Like · 3

Shane Drew I’m so sorry to hear this. Condolances to his immediate family, and also his police family. Please take care…

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Jenelle Reghenzani So so sad what a fine young man to loose his life at such a young age…….RIP and my sincere condolences to his family. May god look over you and protect you in this sad time! I have so much respect for the QPS they have helped me over the years in some very hard times and I truly appreciate their dedication and hard work!

December 4, 2010 at 9:09pm · Like · 3

Roxy-lee Hodges goodbye so so sad just doing your job i really feel for your wife and family be a policeman in heaven now r.i.p

December 4, 2010 at 9:30pm · Like

Barbara Ann Johnston My heartfelt sympathy to Dan Stillers family and loved ones and work mates. Carry on and live with the pride and happy memories of life shared with him…. as i am sure he would want you to do. Sometimes a loved one is taken from us way too early, but the love in our hearts and the happy memories, nothing or no one can ever take away. RIP young man…. another QPS HERO

December 4, 2010 at 9:32pm · Like · 4

David Wicks My thoughts are with his family. Yet another life lost doing a thankless motorcycle officers job. RIP. To the others still riding – be safe.

December 4, 2010 at 9:40pm · Like · 2

Desmond Goulding May God Bless you and your family RIP

December 4, 2010 at 9:54pm · Like

Vicki Lee the tears in your eyes can be wiped away but may the love in your hearts always stay…sincerest condolences to all Dan’s family, friends and colleagues, a special heartfelt one to his wife and unborn child. xo

December 4, 2010 at 10:06pm · Like

Jack McRuff Vale Sgt. Stiller. You served, when others could not. May you live long in Heaven.

December 4, 2010 at 10:11pm · Like

Lisa Richards Heart breaking for all involved. reading those beautiful words you can feel the love they shared for each other. im sure their child will bring joy and love to sgt stillers wife and their family. Taken way to soon. RIP SGT DAN STILLER

December 4, 2010 at 10:38pm · Like

Tanya Cashin My thoughts are with you Julie and Dan’s family. He truly was a lovely man who will be greatly missed. RIP Dan.x

December 5, 2010 at 12:31am · Like

Lisa Rosier Heartfelt condolences to Dan’s wife and his family both personal and professional. Dan has crossed over to the other side where he watches over his loved ones and waits to guide them on their journey to the other side.

December 5, 2010 at 8:10am · Like

Cheryl Wk it is always heart breaking when we lose one of our finest.
Julie, you will be able to tell your little one that their daddy was the best. Condolences to you and Sgt Stiller’s family,his friends and colleagues.

December 5, 2010 at 8:18am · Like · 2

Lou Lou Black RIP Baby Dan, thoughtts are with Julie and yr family xoxoxo

December 5, 2010 at 8:36am · Like

Barbara Stone Sgt Dan Stiller will always be remembered with pride and love. He was certainly taken too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with the Stiller family, their colleagues and friends at this very sad time.

December 5, 2010 at 9:47am · Like · 1

Christopher Stokes R.I.P. big fella

December 5, 2010 at 10:15am · Like · 1

Rob Woodman Sgt STILLERs family can take pride from the fact he was”ä good bloke” and devoted family man. condolences to his family and friends.

December 5, 2010 at 10:23am · Like

Sam Harrison frown emoticon. Everything that can be said, has.

December 5, 2010 at 1:17pm · Like

Catherine Shrimp R.I.P

December 5, 2010 at 1:19pm · Like

Sandy Duvall Such a tragic loss.

December 5, 2010 at 4:47pm · Like

Carrie Davidson Julie…words cannot describe how sorry I am for your loss. My thoughts are with you and Dan’s family, friends and collegues. The Police service will not be the same without him.

December 5, 2010 at 10:37pm · Like

Sharon Miller Very very sad. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

December 7, 2010 at 2:25pm · Like

Stephen Bottom why dose it take something like this for us all to realize how much police do for us . Don’ t wait, If you see a cop , just say thanks.

December 7, 2010 at 2:48pm · Like

Elle Oz Dan – The Man!!!! Remember……..Oh I really couldn’t believe it when I turned on the TV that day, I still can’t believe it. You were always the life of the class with that smile that lighted up any room. I am so proud to have gone through the NSWPOL Academy with you it is yet another tragedy where a great Police Officer was once again taken from us. I will be thinking of you this Thursday as I attend the Remembreance Day Parade here in Townsville I will be thinking of you, Glen and Pete xo

September 27, 2011 at 12:52pm · Like

Tim Rob The Dan Stiller Reserve is a fitting monument to this man. If you don’t know where it is, Google it and visit it! If you love bird watching, 105 species have been seen there in the last year or so. No facilities and unfortunately the reserve is over-run by morons on trail bikes during the weekend, but it is one of the special places of Brisbane, wild yet accessible.

May 14, 2012 at 5:54pm · Like

Tim Rob Some complete moron(s) has/have destroyed the memorial. I dont have words – well polite ones anyway – to describe what I think about these idiots. This is a senseless act of vandalism that demonstrates just how moronic they are. If you destroyed the memorial and are reading this then please know that any reasonable person thinks that you are a complete f-wit.

August 8, 2012 at 6:26pm · Like

Maria Markos Thoughts are with his loved ones, mates and colleagues today. Lest We Forget.

December 1, 2012 at 12:55am · Like

Jillian OliverI had the honour to work with Dan when he first started. He was a great officer and great person. It was a highlight to be working the truck with him. I valued his friendship and think of him often. My prayers and thoughts are with his family.

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Wildlife corridor to be named after fallen policeman Dan Stiller, killed by jack-knife truck on highway

• Sarah Vogler and James O’Loan
• The Courier-Mail
• December 07, 2010 9:27PM

A FALLEN policeman will have a wildlife corridor in Brisbane’s southwest named after him.

Sergeant Dan Stiller, 33, died on duty last Wednesday while leading a police escort along the Bruce Hwy in central Queensland.

He was killed when a semi-trailer jack-knifed and collided with him, becoming the first officer in over three years to die on the job.

Brisbane Lord Mayor Campbell Newman today bestowed on Stiller the rare honour.

“Sergeant Dan Stiller coordinated combined police and council enforcement operations against illegal trail biking while working at the Oxley Traffic Branch,” Cr Newman said.

“It is therefore fitting that we name the 122 hectares we’ve protected against illegal trail biking the Sergeant Dan Stiller Memorial Reserve.

“It will be a place not just to remember Sergeant Stiller, but other members of the police force who have been killed on duty.”

The reserve lies at Larapinta, near Parkinson, and is bounded by the Logan Mwy, Johnson Rd and Paradise Rd.

Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson said Stiller’s wife Julie and the entire police service appreciated the honour.

“The QPS is very appreciative of this recognition by the Brisbane City Council,” Mr Atkinson said.

“It is a fine and fitting tribute to a very professional and dedicated officer and will help in terms of his colleagues dealing with his loss.

“Having discussed this with Dan’s wife Julie, I believe she is also very grateful for this initiative.”

Cr Newman said the bushland would be transformed into a valuable environmental and wildlife corridor and is currently being fenced and marked as bushland reserve.

The land was acquired by council over the past two years, primarily to protect it against illegal trail bikers.

The land grab was part of the Bushland Acquisition Program, which protects vital wildlife corridors in some of Brisbane’s most environmentally sensitive areas from future development.

Council expressed its sympathy to Stiller’s wife Julie, his family and to his colleagues in the police force, particularly the Oxley Traffic Branch.

The  funeral for Sgt Stiller will be marked by a motorcade and mounted police this Thursday.

His death sent shockwaves through the Queensland Police Service.

This Thursday’s funeral will be at St Peter Chanel Catholic Church, The Gap, at 10.30am.

“The cortege, including the QPS Pipes and Drums, the Mounted Police Unit and a procession of motorcycle police, will proceed from the church on Chaprowe Road to Settlement Road, and on to a private interment,” police said today.

The interment is for close friends and family only.

Sgt Stiller is survived by his wife Julie, also a police officer, who is pregnant with their first child.

Mr Atkinson has previously described Stiller as ” a dedicated traffic officer, committed to the safety and security of all Queenslanders”.

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/funeral-announced-for-policemandan-stiller-kileld-by-jack-knife-truck-on-highway/story-e6freoof-1225967018979

 

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Fallen officer ‘always wanted to be a policeman’

Date  December 9, 2010

Dan Stiller was so determined to become a police officer that he didn’t let an initial knock-back extinguish his dreams, mourners in Brisbane have been told.

Hundreds of people, including his pregnant wife Julie, gathered today to farewell Sergeant Stiller, who died when a truck jackknifed and hit him as he escorted a wide load south of Rockhampton last week.

He was the first Queensland police officer killed on the job in more than three years.

Queensland Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson told mourners of the 33-year-old’s efforts to join the service.

‘‘His initial knock-back from the police service only hardened his resolve, and extra study saw his future guaranteed,’’ Mr Atkinson said.

‘‘In the words of his wife Julie: ‘As a boy, Dan always wanted to grow up and be a police officer. This, mixed with his ultimate love of motorcycles, made the traffic branch the place he was destined to be’.’’

Sgt Stiller met his future wife, a police detective, during a posting at Hendra police station in Brisbane’s inner north in 2002.

‘‘She remembers well the first motorcycle ride they shared soon after (meeting) and they were inseparable ever since,’’ Mr Atkinson said.

The couple married on August 9, 2008 and only recently announced they were expecting their first child.

Sgt Stiller was overjoyed about becoming a father and wasn’t shy about showing his love for his wife, Mr Atkinson said.

‘‘His love for Julie was complete and total,’’ he told mourners.

Mr Atkinson described Sgt Stiller as a dedicated, competent traffic officer whose work helped lower the road toll.

Sgt Stiller started his career with the NSW police service in 1997.

He moved back to his home state of Queensland in 2001 and joined the service as a recruit.

He was sworn in in early 2002 and two years later was transferred to the south Brisbane traffic branch where he was promoted to senior constable.

‘‘He achieved his destiny when he passed the police motorcycle course and became a full-time police motorcyclist in the traffic branch,’’ Mr Atkinson said.

‘‘His outstanding policing skills and leadership were rewarded in 2007 when he was promoted to the rank of sergeant and transferred to the Oxley District Traffic Branch.’’

www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/fallen-officer-always-wanted-to-be-a-policeman-20101209-18qj9.html

 

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Sgt Dan Stiller memorial unveiled

Kylie Triggell | 17th Mar 2011 4:23 PM

AN environmental corridor in Pallara has been named in honour of fallen policeman Sergeant Dan Stiller in a moving ceremony held last week.

Sgt Stiller’s wife Julie, along with his family, friends and colleagues gathered for the official naming of the 122 hectare Sergeant Dan Stiller Memorial Reserve on Wednesday afternoon, which also included the unveiling of a memorial.

Sgt Stiller’s brother, John Stiller addressed the crowd and said his family were truly honoured by the mark of respect the memorial offered.

“If you knew Dan you’d know that whatever he put his mind to he committed to it 110 per cent,” he said.

“I am extremely proud of my brother, and this reserve will serve as a lasting tribute.

“It will also serve as a place for friends and family to visit and share quiet thoughts.”

The memorial was unveiled by Lord Mayor Campbell Newman and Parkinson Councillor Angela Owen-Taylor.

The Lord Mayor said Dan had been instrumental in working with council to deal with illegal trail biking while working at the Oxley Traffic Branch.

“Sergeant Dan Stiller co-ordinated combined police and council enforcement operations against illegal trail biking while working at the Oxley Traffic Branch,” he said.

“It is therefore fitting that the 122 hectares we’ve protected against illegal trail biking be named the Sergeant Dan Stiller Memorial Reserve.

“It will now be a place not just to remember Sergeant Stiller, but also other members of the police force who have been killed on duty.”

Cr Owen-Taylor said she had worked closely with Sgt Stiller on road safety and illegal trail biking and she felt this was a fitting tribute.

“The dedication of this bushland to Sergeant Dan Stiller is significant as it is the place where Operation Trailblazer started in July 2008,” she said.

Sgt Stiller was killed on December 1, 2010, by a jack-knifing truck while escorting a wide load on the Bruce Highway near Mount Larcom.

http://www.thesatellite.com.au/news/sgt-dan-stiller-memorial-unveiled/794214/

 

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City police salute lost colleagues

Andrew Korner | 30th Sep 2011 10:25 AM

IPSWICH police paid tribute to fallen detective Damian Leeding and Sergeant Daniel Stiller in a moving Police Remembrance Day ceremony yesterday.

A strong contingent of about 100 uniformed, plain-clothed and dog-squad officers gathered at the North Ipswich Reserve from about 9.45am, marching to the beat of the Salvation Army drummers along The Terrace, past Riverlink Shopping Centre, then up Downs St to Browns Park.

Ipswich’s Police Remembrance Day ceremony is held each year at the James Sangster Memorial, which was built in honour of the police officer who died in an attempt to rescue members of the Jackson family from floods in 1893.

There are now 139 names on the Queensland remembrance list – dating back to Laidley Constable Matthew Connolly in 1861 – all of whom died in the line of duty.

However, it was the two most recent additions to that list that drew special mention at the ceremony, led by Southern Region police chaplain Malcolm Twine.

The chaplain began with a prayer for all the men and women who have given their lives while serving the community.

Detective Senior Constable Damian Leeding was shot in the face with a shotgun after responding to an armed robbery at the Gold Coast suburb of Pacific Pines, on May 29 this year.

Family members turned off his life support three days later.

Sergeant Daniel Stiller was killed in a traffic crash while assisting in an oversized-vehicle escort near Rockhampton on December 1, 2010.

The 33-year-old’s wife was pregnant with their first child at the time. Superintendent Garth Pitman said the rain which persisted through the ceremony could not drown police pride.

“We’ll march in the rain if we have to,” he said while delivering the commissioner’s address.

Representatives of Ipswich City Council, the Ipswich RSL, Queensland Fire and Rescue Service and Neighbourhood Watch joined retired police and members of the community in laying wreathes next to the Sangster monument

 

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Policeman Dan Stiller memorial vandalised at Pallara

• Kate Kyriacou
• The Courier-Mail
• August 08, 2012 1:26PM

A MEMORIAL commemorating a police officer killed in the line of duty has been vandalised.

Oxley detectives are investigating after the memorial to Sergeant Dan Stiller, located in a reserve on Wadeville Rd, Pallara, was damaged late Tuesday.

Sergeant Stiller, 33, killed in 2010 at Mt Larcom when the wide load truck he was escorting crashed and hit his police motorcycle.

Police said the statue was damaged shortly after 5pm, when a thick glass panel covering a photograph of Sgt Stiller was smashed.

Investigators are now looking to identify three teenaged boys who were seen in the area at the time. Two of the boys were on scooters and the third on a skateboard.

They were last seen walking towards Lillypilly St, Heathwood.

In 2010, the park was renamed Sergeant Dan Stiller Memorial Reserve in tribute to the well-respected traffic officer.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/policeman-dan-stiller-memorial-vandalised-at-pallara/story-fndo45r1-1226445925109

 

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  Opening Sgt Dan Stiller Memorial Reserve – 9 March

 A memorial dedication and bushland reserve naming of 122 hectares bordered by Paradise Road, Johnson Road, Stapylton Road and Wadeville Street occurred on 9 March 2011 in honour of fallen Police Officer, Sergeant Dan Stiller.

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SERGEANT DAN STILLER MEMORIAL UPDATE

A 17 year old male has been ordered to pay full restitution to restore the Sergeant Dan Stiller Memorial at Heathwood.

The Brisbane City Council memorial in honour of Sergeant Dan Stiller was unveiled in March 2011.

It was an absolutely despicable act by vandals to destroy a public memorial, let alone a memorial dedicated to a Police officer who put his life on the line for our community each day he stepped out in uniform.

I worked closely with Sgt Dan Stiller to tackle illegal trail bike riding in Parkinson Ward and the Oxley Police District, and our community owes him for the service and care he provided us.

Residents have indicated to me they have supported the public appeal to assist Police.

Further to a thorough investigation by Queensland Police, the offender was brought to justice in the Richlands Magistrates Court on Tuesday 28 August, and ordered to pay full restitution.

I conveyed to Police the full cost of the damage and now the offender is being made to face the full consequences under law for his disgraceful behaviour.

I assure residents and Dan’s family, friends and work colleagues, we are working is to ensure restoration of the memorial occurs as quickly as possible and it will be as protected as much as possible.

Brisbane City Council dedicated the 122 hectares of bushland within the reserve in recognition of Sgt Dan Stiller’s commitment to the community in reducing illegal trail bike riding which was impacting severely on residents’ peaceful enjoyment of their own homes.

I met on site with Police Superintendent Maurice Poiner and stonemason Pete Macfarlane ahead of the photo of Sgt Dan Stiller being reinstalled into the memorial.

The Sergeant Dan Stiller Memorial Reserve is bordered by Wadeville Street, Paradise Road, Johnson Road and Stapylton Road.

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Coroner to examine police officer’s highway death

Rae Wilson | 17th Oct 2012 2:59 PM

THE State Coroner has begun investigating a fatal crash involving a police officer escorting a wide load on the Bruce Highway at Mount Larcom.

Coroner Michael Barnes began hearing evidence in Brisbane on Wednesday into the adequacy of police investigations into the collision which killed Dan Arthur Stiller.

Sgt Stiller, who was escorting a wide load carrying a large piece of mining equipment, died when a prime mover jack-knifed about 7am on December 1, 2010, on the highway between Gladstone and Rockhampton.

Mr Barnes will examine the “adequacy and appropriateness” of regulations and guidelines surrounding wide-load transports within Queensland.

He will also investigate whether police motorcycles should be used as wide-load escorts.

John Edward Dodd, the truck driver involved in the crash, was found not guilty of careless driving by a Brisbane magistrate handed last month.

Magistrate Jacqueline Payne found Dodd had reacted as any reasonable and prudent driver would have.

The inquest is set down for three days.

http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/coroner-examine-officers-death-bruce-highway/1586362/

 

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Coronor recommends wide-load changes after Stiller death

abennymorrison | 16th Mar 2013 2:00 PM

THE State Coroner has recommended a raft of reforms on how wide loads are escorted on busy Queensland roads following two fatal crashes within six months involving oversized escorts.

Queensland Police Sergeant Daniel Stiller was escorting a wide load on the Bruce Hwy at Mount Larcom when a prime mover jack knifed and crashed into his motorbike.

The 33-year-old died at the scene on December 1, 2010.

About six months later on May 17, 2011, Kenneth Roland Owens was travelling on a single lane section of the Bruce Hwy at Glenorchy, near Maryborough, with his wife and two friends.

A prime mover was travelling in the opposite direction and carrying a miner’s hut, which was so wide it protruded into the southbound lane.

Mr Owens hit the corner of the hut and was killed.

Following an inquest into the deaths, State Coroner Michael Barnes handed down his findings on Friday.

He was satisfied in Mr Owen’s case the driver transporting the wide load was safe and the oversized load satisfied guidelines.

Mr Barnes said while it was likely the lights and markers on the wide load could have distracted Mr Owens, there was no evidence to show why he did not avoid the corner of the miner’s hut.

But in Mr Stiller’s death, Mr Barnes found the blame for fatal accident could be partially contributed to how the wide load escort was carried out.

He found radio communications from the lead escort to other trucks approaching the wide load was confusing and trucks were not given clear instructions.

“Those escorting the wide load gave insufficient regard to the need for other vehicles to get completely off the road when the highway was only of two lanes and the difficulty this would pose for heavy vehicles,” Mr Barnes states.

Mr Barnes also found the driver behind the wheel of the truck which crashed into Sergeant Stiller did not slow sufficiently as he approached the wide load.

The State Coroner recommended wide load grants should not be issued if other transport is available, such as shipping to Gladstone and Mackay ports.

He has also recommended a review of placing police on motorcycles for wide escorts because of the increased risk of death or injury.

Mr Barnes also recommended a public awareness campaign about dealing with wide loads and more explicit signage.

http://www.dailymercury.com.au/news/coronor-recommends-wide-load-changes-after-stiller/1794842/

 

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BIRDS in BACKYARDS

Dan Stiller Reserve, Parkinson Qld

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Dan Stiller Reserve, Parkinson Qld

A new section has been added to Dan Stiller Memorial Reserve in Parkinson to the south of Brisbane.  It is well worth a look as it has good tracks and an interesting lagoon in the north-eastern corner.  We recommend a weekend walk as there is quite high road noise from Logan Motorway in places.

“Dan” is a very interesting reserve that we have visited numerous times, and currently 152 bird species have been recorded there.  Interested people may like to download our (updated today) birders guide from:

http://www.vk4yeh.com/birding%20downloads.html

Photo of a female fairy wren taken at the lagoon yesterday.

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Wed, 18/03/2015 – 17:01

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Reflex

Thanks Tim. I’ll have a wander around one day.

Samford Valley Qld.

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Thu, 19/03/2015 – 12:20

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Devster

Very informative information Thanks Tim

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Fri, 24/04/2015 – 12:56

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timrob

My wife Marg and I will be leading a BQ walk to “Dan” on May 10th, and will be delighted to meet you.

Tim

Quote from BQ website

” This will be the fist BQ visit to Dan Stiller Reserve for 2015. Meet at 7 am at the gate near the end of Axis Place (UBD 239, E6). This section of the reserve is relatively new and until recently had no good tracks. BCC has made a loop track that includes a section with close proximity to a lagoon on a minor tributary of Oxley Creek. It is also possible, time permitting, to see a large ex-sandmining lake that apparently will become part of an expanded reserve in the future. The track is well made and an easy walk. Boots are recommended for safe access to the edge of the lagoon. There are no toilet facilities in this reserve.

We will meet for morning tea at the park on Lincoln Green Drive (UBD 238, H16) where toilets are available.”

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Fri, 24/04/2015 – 13:10

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Woko

Great to learn of the extension to the reserve, Tim.

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Sat, 25/04/2015 – 08:38

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Reflex

Sounds good Tim.

Samford Valley Qld.

http://birdsinbackyards.net/forum/Dan-Stiller-Reserve-Parkinson-Qld

 

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William Norman St. John MAULE

13/09/2024

William Norman St. John MAULE

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  ‘Q’  3939

NSWPF – ‘Q‘ represents those Police joining between 1862 ( commencement of NSWPF ) – 23 February 1915 ( Commencement of NSWPF current numbering system )

Rank:  Mounted Constable

Service:  From 6 June 1881  to 8 December 1881   = 6 months Service

Stations: Goulburn ( only six weeks )

Born:  23 October 1853 in England

Died:  Thursday  8 December 1881

Age: 28 old

Cause:  Accident – Thrown from horse – On Duty

Funeral:  Saturday  10 December 1881

Buried: at St Saviour’s Cemetery,

Cemetery St, Goulburn ( opposite the gaol )

GPS of grave:    -34.74095,   149.74291

The Pointer on the below map is the exact point of the grave

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NSW Deaths Registration # 4783/1881

 

On Thursday 8 December 1881, the Mounted Constable who had only been stationed at Goulburn for about six weeks after leaving the Police Depot ( Redfern Police Academy ), was riding his Police Mount with Mounted Constable Pritzler to Mummel ( an area nth west of Goulburn ) to fetch a person suspected to be of unsound mind.

Maule was riding ahead and Pritzler was behind, when Maule‘s horse shied and plunged forward over a log, causing Maule   ( an inexperienced rider ) to lose one of his stirrups.  The horse jumped a second log and Maule lost his second stirrup iron and was unseated and fell with his head violently against a tree.

Maule, unconscious and bleeding from the nose, was later loaded into a buggy, with the assistance of the messenger and the prisoner, and taken into Goulburn Hospital – arriving there about 5.30pm.

Maule died from his injuries about 10.30pm as a result of his injuries, including a smashed lower jaw, a split lip, broken nose and severe cut over the temple & concussion of the brain.

Maule was not married.

An Inquest was held on Friday 9 December 1881 with a verdict that Maule was killed by being thrown from his horse accidentally, and added as a rider that they think that more discretion might be exercised in the Sydney depot as to the horsemanship of the men they send out for duty in the country.

  

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Maule joined the New South Wales Police Force in June 1881.  He left England and came to Australia, though it appears his siblings remained in England.  We don’t know why he chose to come to Australia and join the NSW Police Force.  Two of his brothers served in the military, as did his father, and one of his brothers was a solicitor.  His grandfather was a chaplain and his great-grandfather – mayor, alderman and burgess of Huntingdon.

 

 [alert_red]WILLIAM is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance   * BUT SHOULD BE

( This incident was discovered, by accident, in September 2014, by Cal, whilst searching Trove.  This Constable is NOT mentioned in any documentation or recognised as having been killed ” on duty ” by the NSW Police Force, at this time, or mentioned on any official Wall of Remembrance.  Shortly, this matter will be brought to the attention of those who have the ability to have this Constable officially recognised as being killed ” on duty “. )

 

Upon checking npm.org.au on 2 May 2018 – William is NOW mentioned on the National Police Wall of Remembrance, Canberra

[alert_green]WILLIAM IS mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_green]

 

 

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Southern Argus ( Goulburn )       Saturday  10 December 1881        page 2 of 4

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/102061907

Inquest.

An inquest was held last evening at the Goulburn Hospital by the coroner, Mr. Betts, on the body of William Norman St. George Maule, who had died from the effects of injuries received on the previous day. The jury having been sworn and the body viewed, the following evidence was taken: — Simon Pritzler, a mounted policeman stationed at Goulburn, deposed: The body just viewed was that of constable Maule, of the N.S.W. police ; he had been in the force since last June; the deceased was single and 28 years of age ; on Thursday afternoon last he and witness were going to Mummel and got along all right for about 13 miles, when the deceased’s horse shied to the right of a tree and Maule had pulled him to the left; then he had lost one of his stirrup-irons, when the horse bolted, and about 20 yards away witness saw the horse jump a log, when the deceased lost his other stirrup-iron ; witness then saw the deceased lying on the horse’s neck ; the horse took another bound and the deceased fell off; witness, on galloping up, found him lying on the ground insensible; the deceased’s face was all knocked in ; he sent for assistance and fetched him into Goulburn Hospital in a buggy ; he never recovered consciousness and died five hours after the accident occurred ; witness thought deceased must have been dashed against a tree by the horse just after falling off as it rushed on. Deceased was not a good horseman, having no control over his reins.

Dr. Gentle deposed that he had been asked to see the deceased on the previous evening and found him in a comatose condition with nose broken also lower jaw. He found in addition a wound over left eve about 2 inches in length exposing the bone; blood flowed from his right ear. He believed concussion of the brain to be the cause of death. The jury returned a verdict that the deceased met his death by being accidentally thrown from his horse and they would like to add a rider to the effect that they think more discretion might be exercised in the Sydney depot as to the horsemanship of the men sent out for duty service in the country.

 

 

 

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Grave location

 

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( On Tuesday 7 October 2014, I attended the Mortis Street General Cemetery, Goulburn, in an attempt to locate the grave of this Constable.  Unfortunately, this historic cemetery is in an extremely poor state with most of the head stones having fallen and most of the graves heavily overgrown with weeds.

There are hundreds of graves at this location, dating back to the early – mid 1800’s.  I had to attend the local library where I obtained the attached ‘ plan ‘ of the cemetery in order to find plat CE79 – the recorded location of the Constables grave.

I returned to the cemetery but, at this stage, could not find CE79 at the location as there are many unmarked graves and fallen head stones in this, Goulburns second oldest cemetery which was established in the late 1830’s. )

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Some records have him buried at Goulburn Anglican Cemetery, Cemetery St, Goulburn ( near the gaol ) plot CE79 but his grave is located at the St Saviour’s Cemetery, Cemetery Rd, Goulburn, OPPOSITE the Goulburn Gaol & NOT in the Mortis St Cemetery.

Mortis St General Cemetery – Goulburn

Mortis St General Cemetery 2 – Goulburn

 

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On Tuesday  24 April 2018 I attended the St Saviour’s Cemetery, Cemetery Rd, Goulburn, opposite the Goulburn Gaol where I located the grave of MAULE.

The below images are what it presented like on that date.

GPS of grave:  -34.74095,   149.74291

 

 

 

 

 

 

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On Tuesday  21 October 2014 I attended the St Saviour’s Cemetery, Cemetery Rd, Goulburn, opposite the Goulburn Gaol where I located the grave of MAULE.

The below images are what it presented like on that date.

GPS of grave:  -34.74091, 149.74289

 

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Email sent:

G’day Bundy,

During my research for my website, I have come across another NSW Mounted Constable who was killed ‘ on duty ‘ at Goulburn on Thursday 8 December 1853 as result of horse accident.

See the link for further details and photos of the grave: https://www.australianpolice.com.au/william-norman-st-john-maule/

This man is NOT mentioned on any official documentation in relation to the Wall of Remembrance and, according to the paper’s, was ‘ on duty ‘ at the time of the horse accident which resulted in his death.

Can you forward this information so that he may be officially recognised to be included in the Wall of Remembrance.

Cheers mate

Greg ‘ Cal ‘ Callander www.AustralianPolice.com.au 23 October 2014

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Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance

13/09/2024

 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wall-to-Wall-Ride-for-Remembrance/

How this event began

In 2009, two mates, both police officers and both keen motorcyclists, started a conversation over a beer or two. “How about we organise some mates to ride to Canberra and meet at our National Memorial?”

Assistant Commissioner Michael Corboy from the NSW Police Force and Inspector Brian Rix of the Victorian Police had been motivated and inspired by the immense popularity of an American police motorcycle and charity event held in Austin, Texas.

Known as the “Ride for the Fallen”, the ride is a special tribute that honours the service and sacrifices of the many law enforcement officers killed in the service of Texas over its long and proud history.

Around the same time, a chance meeting with Western Australia Assistant Commissioner Steve Brown invariably turned into discussions of motorcycling and plans for Police Commissioner Karl O’Callaghan to lead a children’s charity ride across the country.

So a few phone calls later and with the much valued support and assistance of the Police Federation of Australia, a group of like minded police, serving and retired, were brought together to develop Australia’s own memorial ride.

With the National Police Memorial as a focal point and highlighting the positive image of police in the promotion of motorcycle safety and awareness, this has now become a much anticipated annual charity event in commemoration of the service and sacrifice of our police and for each of the State’s to raise much needed funds in support of their police charity organisations.

Each of the Australian Police Forces has a dedicated place of remembrance and reflection, where they pay homage to and remember their police officers who have died as a result of their service to the community.  From these sites a very special journey begins with the intention of arriving at the outskirts of our national capital to meet and join the other contingents of riders from across Australia.

In a final gesture of police solidarity and remembrance, the ride travels through Canberra to the National Police Memorial for a short, but poignant ceremony to commence the week in honour of our colleagues and mates; their names recorded on the touch stones of the memorial wall.

The Wall to Wall : Ride for Remembrance is promoted through a national organising committee under the auspice of the Police Federation of Australia and the National Police Memorial.  Stringent operational and financial controls are maintained to ensure the charitable status of the event and that funds raised are directly used to support the identified policing legacy organisations and charities.

Fully supported by all the police jurisdictions, every State and Territory is represented. Our past rides have been led by the Police Commissioners of the Australian Federal Police, Western Australia, New South Wales, the Northern Territory and Tasmania, all of whom share the thrills and excitement found only on a motorbike and who are integral role models in demonstrating our message of motorcycling safety and awareness

Open to serving and retired members (sworn and unsworn) and all other friends, family and proud supporters of policing, the ride is not only a wonderful commemoration of service and sacrifice , but also a fantastic social event for enthusiastic motor cyclists across Australia in celebration of the police family.

So make this the year that you get the bike out from the back of the garage and serviced, renew or obtain you riders licence and join us on a special ride in support of all that is good within the motorcycling community and the policing across Australia.

Our Website will be updated regularly throughout August and September with news of event, routes to be travelled and groups to join up with.

Like Us on Facebook and join our conversations in the lead up to our Australia’s own, Wall to Wall : Ride for Remembrance.

Baton Run

Police Association of Victoria President, Brian Rix travelled by motorcycle to every Capital city in Australia during the month of July 2011 to deliver a hand-made wooden Wall to Wall Ride Baton to each Police Commissioner.  The Batons have been engraved with each jurisdiction’s Police Service Logo alongside the Wall to Wall Ride Logo and have a hollow centre allowing for the names of any fallen members to be inserted and carried by their Commissioner (or an appointed representative) on the Wall to Wall Ride to Canberra.  These Batons will form an important part of the Wall to Wall Ride Ceremony in future.

  

Two decades ago at Lightning Ridge NSW Supt Stanley Single began fashioning wooden batons as a gift for departing officers.   As an extra special touch each hand-made baton featured small opal doublets – one gem for each year served at the command. Supt Single, originally a fitter and turner by trade, served at Lightning Ridge from 1990 until he transferred to Walgett as commander in 1996.  He said that, by then, word had spread about his novel departing gifts.   “It just took off from there and it became a monster,” he said.   “Everywhere I went everyone wanted one for their send-offs.”   Then he got the call from Assistant Commissioner Mick Corboy about making his handiwork hobby a part of policing history – and future.  The perpetual batons created for the ride are a hand-crafted wooden style classical baton, slightly embellished with the Wall to Wall logo and a laser engraving of the NSW Police Force badge, along with the wording: ‘We remember them.’

Supt Single said a unique feature of the batons will be their hollow centre.  “When I started making batons back in Lightning Ridge I found it to be therapeutic – but it was a bit more work this time around because of the hollow centre, which required a bit more engineering,” he said.  “There have been a few malfunctioning problems and it has been quite time consuming, however the hollow tube can contain a scroll sealed within with the names of any deceased police officers for that particular calendar year, bearing in mind the best result would be that each baton arrives at the Wall of Remembrance empty.”  Each Australian Hardwood baton took around three hours to make, and each one was individually turned freehand – meaning that although they are similar in shape, size and style, no two are identical.  A ceremonial ritual will mark the presentation of the batons at the Wall to Wall Ride’s arrival point in Canberra.  In addition to the nine batons created for each commissioner of the nation’s policing jurisdictions, Supt Single has also produced a tenth baton to be auctioned off for charity on the day of the ride.  The auction baton features engravings of each of the nine Australian police badges and will contain a scroll bearing the signatures of all the current commissioners.  The vision is that from this year onwards, each police commissioner from each Australian jurisdiction will keep their perpetual baton safe, to be carried by them each year in the Wall to Wall Ride, and containing within its hollow centre a list of that year’s deceased officers.  And in years to come each commissioner will also hope, as they reach for the scroll inside, to discover an empty page.

 http://www.walltowallride.com/about-us

 

 

 

 

 

2014

Ride – Lunch break at NSW Police Academy, Goulburn on Saturday 13 September 2014

photos taken by Greg Callander – Retired SenCon, NSWPF

[blockquote]NSW Police Academy Lunch break for the riders between Sydney and Canberra during the Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance – Year 5.[/blockquote]

 

36 OF 237.  Remainder will be uploaded when I have the time.

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Ride – Lunch break at NSW Police Academy, Goulburn on Saturday 14 September 2013

photos taken by Greg Callander – Retired SenCon, NSWPF

[blockquote]Ride – Lunch break at NSW Police Academy, Goulburn on Saturday 14 September 2013[/blockquote]

 

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2012

Ride – Lunch break at NSW Police Academy, Goulburn on Saturday 15 September 2012

photos taken by Greg Callander – Retired SenCon, NSWPF

                              [blockquote]SATURDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2012
WALL to WALL POLICE RIDE FOR REMEMBRANCE – TO HONOR ALL THOSE POLICE WHO HAVE BEEN KILLED ON-DUTY SINCE AUSTRALIAN POLICING STARTED OVER 150 YEARS AGO.
THIS IS THE CONTINGENT THAT ARRIVED AT THE NSW POLICE ACADEMY, GOULBURN, FROM AROUND 11AM AND LEFT AROUND 1PM FOR THE RUN TO THE NATIONAL WALL IN CANBERRA.
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2011

Ride – Lunch break at NSW Police Academy, Goulburn on Saturday 17 September 2011

photos taken by Greg Callander – Retired SenCon, NSWPF

to be uploaded by 21 September 2014

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David Andrew SHEAN

13/09/2024

David Andrew SHEAN

( late of Waterford West )

Queensland Police Force

Regd. #  3607

Rank:  Senior Constable

 

Stations:  ?, Darling Downs, Brisbane, Brisbane Traffic Branch, Brisbane Traffic Tail bike Squad, , South Brisbane District Training Office, Brisbane Traffic Camera Officer, Metropolitan South Regional Traffic Adjudication Office

 

Service:   From  pre 27 May 1977  to  5 April 2001 = 24 years Service

Academy:  ‘B’ Squad

 

Awards:  National Medal – granted 20 July 1994

 

Born:   10 July 1952

Died on:  5 April 2001

Cause:  Injuries received – Traffic accident

Event location:  Eight Mile Plains, Brisbane, Qld

Age:  48

 

Funeral date:  10 April 2001

Funeral location:  Great Southern Memorial Park, Carbrook, Qld

 

Buried at:  Cremated.  Ashes were scattered at Hope Banks in Moreton Bay, Qld.

 

Memorials:  Waterford West State School unveiled a plaque dedicated to his memory in their garden of conciliation and reflection.

Gold Coast ( Qld ) Water Police rescue vessel ” D A Shean ” named in honour of David.

 

DAVID IS mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance

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Senior Constable David Andrew Shean

On 5 April 2001, Senior Constable Dave Shean’s life was tragically cut short when he was killed in a traffic accident while responding to a crime in progress.

It came as no surprise to those who knew Senior Constable Shean to discover he was among the first to respond to a call for assistance. This is a mark of his character and of the professionalism he consistently displayed in serving the people of Queensland.

Senior Constable’s Shean’s service commenced in 1977. He performed duty in both the Darling Downs area and Brisbane before realising an ambition to serve in the Brisbane Traffic Branch. His versatility and knowledge was exemplified in the various roles he performed while serving in the South Brisbane District Training Office, the Brisbane Traffic Camera Office and the Metropolitan South Regional Traffic Adjudication Office.

His commitment to the community was further showcased by his active involvement with Radio Lollipop and with many police displays at the RNA and Brisbane Motor Shows. His contribution since 1988 to the Adopt-a-Cop program was highlighted earlier this year when the Waterford West State School unveiled a plaque dedicated to his memory in their garden of conciliation and reflection.

The contribution of Senior Constable Shean to policing in Queensland is reflected in the words of Assistant Commissioner Freestone who said, “In representing the Service and the community he so faithfully served, David has made the ultimate sacrifice in the execution of his duty.”

The positive contribution to policing made by Senior Constable Shean stands as a testament to him. He too, will be sadly missed by his family, friends and colleagues and the community he so ably served.

 

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David was a “sparkie” ( electrician ) pre Queensland Police employment.

 

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Named in honour of David Andrew Shean

Senior Constable Shean was sworn into the Queensland Police Force in 1977. He performed duty in both the Darling Downs area and Brisbane before joining the Brisbane Traffic Branch.Senior Constable Shean served in a number of positions including the South Brisbane District Training Office, Brisbane Traffic Camera Office and the Metropolitan South Regional Traffic Adjudication Office before joining the South Brisbane Traffic Branch.

In 1988 Senior Constable Shean volunteered for the ‘Adopt a Cop’ program with the Waterford West State School. Following his death the staff and students of the School unveiled a plaque dedicated to his memory in their garden of conciliation and reflection.

On the 5 April 2001, while a member of the South Brisbane Traffic Branch, Senior Constable Shean responding on urgent duty to a crime in progress was killed when his police motorcycle collided with a truck at Eight Mile Plains in Brisbane.

Qld Police Vessel “D.A.SHEAN” – Gold Coast

“D.A.SHEAN”

The “D.A.SHEAN” launched 9th December 2005.The Honourable Judy Spence MP, Minister for Police and Corrective Services and the Commissioner for Police Mr Robert Atkinson APM, officiated at the commissioning and launching of the D. A. SHEAN at the Southport Yacht Club, Macarthur Parade, Main Beach. Senior Constable Shean’s wife Paula and children Katie, Kimberley, Christopher and Matthew attended the launch. The “D.A.SHEAN” is a 10 metre aluminium vessel constructed by Yamba Welding and Engineering Pty Ltd. The vessel is powered by twin 420hp (8.2 litre) M.P.I. fuel injected V8 inboard Mercruiser petrol engines with Mercruiser Bravo 3 stern drives fitted with dual propellers. The “D.A.SHEAN” has a cruising speed of 22 knots and a top speed of 44 knots (80 km/hr) and is fitted with a dual fuel system with a total capacity of 1200 litres of unleaded petrol. The vessel is equipped with the latest electronic equipment for navigation and communication purposes and is registered in 2C commercial survey (50 nautical miles to sea) for 2 crew and 16 passengers.

http://www.qldwaterpolice.com/Bio/D_A_Shean.html

 

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Ashie Dave We at the Gold Coast Water Police are proud to have the Water Police Vessel named in his Honour. The Police Vessel D A Shean is our rescue vessel and has saved many lives. In Memory of Dave. I’m proud to say I have been its Master on many rescues.

 

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