Denis Robert WARE

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110464411

On 2 October, 1970 Detective Constable Ware was part of a specially formed squad attempting to apprehend an armed and dangerous rapist who had been operating in the Sutherland area.

A decoy car was set up at Loftus Oval with a number of police both inside it and surrounding it in the darkness. During the stakeout one of the police could not be contacted on his portable radio and when the decoy vehicle left the oval for a short time Detective Ware went to find out what had happened.

As he neared the man with the faulty radio he was mistaken for the rapist and shot. Detective Ware had not answered when challenged and almost walked over the man on the ground. Visibility and conditions were extremely poor at the time. The detective constable was conveyed to the Sutherland District Hospital where he died a short time later.

The constable was born in 1937 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 16 August, 1965.

Source: Beyond Courage

From the 3 October 1970 until 12 October 1970, Detective Constable 1st Class Jan. ( John ) STANIOCH ( # 11333 ) was on loan to the “Revesby Rapist Task Force” to replace Detective Denis WARE.

Denis initially joined the NSW Police Force on 27 February 1961 and after Resigning, re-joined again on the 16 August 1965.

Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),

Tuesday 6 October 1970, page 13

Detective killing: police are silent

SYDNEY, Monday. — A high-level inquiry into the fatal shooting of a young detective continued today, but senior officers refused to say what progress had been made.

Detective Constable Denis Robert Ware, 24, a special duties officer, of Sutherland police station, was shot dead during a “stake-out” last Friday night.

It is believed Detective Ware was shot by another detective who had seen movement in the bushes, where Ware was hiding.

Surrounding ‘decoy’ car

The police were surrounding a “decoy” car in bush land in an attempt to catch a rapist who has recently attacked courting couples in the area.

A young policeman and a policewoman sat in the decoy car pretending to be lovers.

A CIB riot squad detective with an automatic pump-action shotgun crouched behind them in the back seat.

Within minutes of the shooting Police Commissioner Allan had ordered CIB Superintendent Lendrum to the scene to start an immediate investigation.

Today the investigation was still continuing under Detective Inspector W. G. Clyne.

Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),

Wednesday 7 October 1970, page 12

Funeral of shot policeman held

SYDNEY, Tuesday.

Detective Constable Denis Robert Ware was buried at Woronora Cemetery today.

Detective Ware died last Friday night during a police attempt to catch a rapist at Loftus in a lover’s lane, known as “Mad Mile”.

A police officer fired three shots, one of which hit Detective Ware in the chest.

A departmental inquiry is under way and a coroner’s court hearing is to be conducted.

The Police Commissioner, Mr Allan, the Metropolitan Superintendent, Mr. E. Lynch, and the chief of the CIB, Detective Superintendent R. Lendrum, were among those at the funeral.

Many of Detective Ware’s police friends and private friends attended.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110464614

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Updated 27 November 2024

Raymond James SCORER

27/11/2024

Raymond James SCORER

Late of Aberdare, NSW

aka ‘ The Fox ‘

Double Police Fatality

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 11914

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday ? ? ? ( aged

Probationary Constable – appointed 4 April 1966

Constable – appointed 28 July 1967 ( Seniority date was 4 July 1967 )

Senior Constable – 4 July 1975

Stations: ?, Cessnock – Death

Service: From 4 April 1966 to 3 May 1977 = 11 years, 0 months, 29 days Service

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system

Born: Monday 17 September 1945 in Hamilton, NSW

Died on: Tuesday 3 May 1977

Age: 31 years, 7 months, 16 days

Cause: Motor Vehicle Collision – passenger – Police vehicle – On Duty

Event location: John Renshaw Drive near Buttai, NSW

Event date: Tuesday 3 May 1977

Funeral date: ? ? ?

Funeral location: ?

Buried at: Cremated

Grave location: Newcastle Memorial Park, Beresfield, NSW

Section: Loggia 12/4 N/39

Memorial located at: Outside of Cessnock Police Station, NSW

Raymond James SCORER

RAY is mentioned on the National Police Wall of Remembrance

Funeral location: TBA

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About 6.50pm on 3 May, 1977 both senior constables were returning from the Beresfield Crematorium following a funeral service for Senior Constable Douglas Eaton who had been murdered on 30 April.

As they were travelling along John Renshaw Drive near Buttai, Senior Constable Thompson swerved to avoid a horse on the road. The vehicle left the roadway and overturned several times. Senior Constable Scorer was killed instantly and Senior Constable Thompson died a short time later in the Royal Newcastle Hospital.

Senior Constable Thompson was born in 1947 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 3 April, 1967. At the time of his death he was stationed at Cessnock.

Senior Constable Scorer was born in Hamilton in 1945 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 14 April, 1966. At the time of his death he was stationed at Cessnock.

Source: Beyond Courage

Ray Scorer 11914 + Alan Thompson 12415 Memorial stone

https://monumentaustralia.org.au/display/20759-senior-constables-ray-scorer-and-alan-thompson

Dedicated on the 24 November 2005 and placed outside of Cessnock Police Station.

Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),

Thursday 5 May 1977, page 15

Crash kills two policemen

SYDNEY: Two policemen were fatally injured on Tuesday night in a car crash near Newcastle while returning from the funeral of a colleague who was shot dead on Saturday.

Police said a car carrying five’ policemen from Cessnock, overturned after apparently failing to negotiate a bend near Kurri Kurri.

Those killed were Senior-Constable Raymond Scorer, 31, of Aberdare, and Senior-Constable Alan Thompson, 30, of Cessnock. Each was married, with two children.

They had attended the funeral of Senior-Constable Doug Eaton, who was shot dead at a golf club at the weekend.

The three other policemen are in a satisfactory condition in Cessnock Hospital.

trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110844243

Ray was also a Military Policeman in the CMF/ARES.

Cal
7 July 2024

Ashley Linden FEENEY

27/11/2024

Ashley Linden FEENEY

Serving Administrative Support Officer

AKA Ash FEENEY, Ashley FEENEY

* Nickname: ?

Late of Sutherland, NSW

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 2007516

Rank: Administration Officer

Final Rank: = Executive Officer ( Civilian ) – Capability Performance & Youth Command

Stations: ?, Capability Performance & Youth Command – Death

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: ? ? 2019 to 29 June 2024 = 5 years,

Retirement / Leaving age: = 34

Time in Retirement from Police: 0

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system

Ashley Linden FEENEY 01 - NSWPF 2007515 - Died 29 June 2024

Born: ? ? 2013 – 14? ( Female )

Died on: Saturday 29 June 2024

Age: 34 years,

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: Cancer – Cervical

Event location: ?

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: ? ? ? TBA

Funeral location: ?

LIVE STREAM ?

Wake location: ???

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: ? TBA

Buried at: ?

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

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

ASH IS NOT mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills ( But, will no doubt, be in the future )

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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December 2024

On September 27, at the NSW Police Wall of Remembrance, and all around the nation, National Police Remembrance Day was celebrated. Before the ceremony, our Chair Det Supt Donna McCarthy held a private Touchstone Ceremony, where members of the Zucchetti, Burns, and Schell families were presented with the Touchstones of their loved one.

At the service we honoured the names of NSW Police Force’s Sergeant Peter Thomas Stone, and SA Police’s Brevet Sergeant Jason Christopher Doig, who died while on duty, as well as the serving members of NSW Police who have passed away in the last 12 months:

Administrative Assistant Sivarajasingham Sivakumarasingham

Chief Inspector Matthew John Jeremiah Meares

Senior Constable Tanya Louise Smith

Detective Senior Constable Joanne Katherine Travers

Chief Inspector Daniel James Sykes

Communications Officer Nicholas Jones

National Police Remembrance Day 2024 | NSW Police Legacy

Senior Intelligence Analyst Fiona Taylor

Administrative Support Officer Ashley Linden Feeney

Probationary Constable Timothy John Wally Sheppard

General Administrative Support Officer Tammy Leigh Nagle

After the ceremony, three of our young Police Legatees – Oscar, Max, and Bronte – were presented with the Commissioner’s Scholarship. This award has the personal endorsement of the Commissioner, and each young Legatee receives money to support them in their chosen studies and endeavours.

A day of love and remembrance, a day of sadness and of promise.

Ash Feeney is fighting incurable Stage 4 Cervical Cancer. At 34, her vibrant personality has touched many lives. If you are lucky enough to know Ash, we can guarantee you know her infectious humour, ridiculously quick wit and spirit. After bravely overcoming Stage 3 Cervical Cancer earlier this year, Ash faces a new challenge. A recent PET scan revealed a tumour on the left side of her stomach, indicating the cancer has returned and spread to her stomach and lungs. Now diagnosed with stage 4 cervical cancer, her prognosis is heart-wrenching, with a life expectancy of 3 to 5 years.

Ash and her husband Matt are navigating this difficult journey. Despite the grim outlook, Ash remains a beacon of hope and courage. She’s begun chemotherapy and immunotherapy, with radiation to follow, aiming for tumour shrinkage. Throughout this ordeal, Ash has been a vocal advocate for regular health screenings, urging everyone to be proactive about their health.

To know Ash is to love her. She has an incredible, infectious personality and lights up every room she is in. She lives for her family- in Australia, Bali and the U.S, her friends, her lovely cat Lola, spicy margs, silliness, the Newcastle Knights, jokes, American reality TV, RuPaul’s Drag Race… So many things make up Ash’s beautiful life. It is a privilege to have Ash in your corner, her selfless and caring nature shines through in everything she does. Now, it’s our turn to reciprocate that support for Ash.

This GoFundMe campaign is to support Ash and Matt during this trying time. Ash has been battling cervical cancer since July 2022 and has undergone treatment, exhausting all leave entitlements available. With Ash unable to work and facing an uncertain future, your contributions will help provide much-needed relief for living expenses, ensuring Ash and her husband Matt can focus on her treatment and recovery.

Ash’s battle isn’t just personal; it’s a campaign of awareness she bravely shares on TikTok, building a community of support and spreading the word on health vigilance. By documenting her experiences, she fosters a community of support and raises awareness about the criticality of health vigilance.

We invite you to be a part of Ash’s support network. Your contribution, whether large or small, plays a crucial role in her fight against cervical cancer. If financial assistance is beyond reach, your positive thoughts and sharing of this campaign are equally valued.

We also encourage you to follow Ash’s TikTok for regular updates into her journey: @ash_feen. Ash not only chronicles her personal experiences with cervical cancer, but also shares information and advice that could benefit others. This platform has become a space for Ash to connect with a wider opportunity, offering support and raising awareness. Follow her on Tiktok at @ash_feen to stay informed and join her supportive network.

@ash_feen

15 June 2024 by Ashley and Matthew Feeney, Beneficiary

It’s been some time since the last update I wrote.

We have only a little good news. Ashley will resume her chemo next week to treat the cancer.

She hasn’t had any treatment in nearly 5 months as her feeding and the pain were issues we needed to treat before she could ensure another round of chemo and radiation.

A CT scan has revealed in that time that her tumors have grown a fair bit since her last round of radiation.

She’s in hospital now in decent spirits. Still experiences horrific pain a few times a day after the painkillers wear off. And she’s resting and snacking.

We (Matt, Jen and Ron… And Ash!) were all happy to be told she’ll be restarting her chemo this week. First bit of hope we’ve gotten in a long time

Thank you all for your support. We love you all.
14 February 2024 by Ashley and Matthew Feeney, Beneficiary

Ashley has been in the hospital since Sunday. The radiation to her stomach is causing an incredible amount of pain. It effectively rendered her unable to eat. She would maybe get about a tablespoon of food in and about 300-500ml of water down per day.

They’ve quickly got approval to feed her via a picc line through her arm. We hope this will help her regain some of her strength to continue her battle.

Thank you all for your support!
23 January 2024 by Ashley and Matthew Feeney, Beneficiary

This week has been a bit tough for our family. Ashley has been in hospital since the 15th. Her tumor has grown about 1cm in the direction of her liver and spine. The tumor in her stomach is currently inoperable as crucial blood vessels are now intertwined with it. Ashley’s folks have been with her sun up to sun down every day at St. George Private. The nurses and doctors have been taking great care of her. I’ve been able to keep working and visiting in the afternoon.

Some good news: she had an endoscopy to see if her tumor was bleeding. It wasn’t thankfully. She has an ulcer that will be easily treated. They’re giving her a feeding tube to aid in getting some nutrition into her which she desperately needs.

I’ve been lucky enough to be able to take the next couple weeks off from work to be with her during her upcoming intensive round of radiation therapy.

Our financial situation going forward has improved for the time being. So that’s one less thing we have to worry about.

Your help got us through this first difficult patch with relative ease and we’re eternally grateful.

Please keep Ashley in your thought as she’s embarking on the hardest part of this ordeal. Her spirits are high as she chews ice and distracts herself with her coloring books. She has a literal briefcase of markers and made swatches.

We can’t wait to be able to spend time with all of our friends and family again in the future.
30 December 2023 by Ashley and Matthew Feeney, Beneficiary

Ashley and I are completely floored by our family, friends and strangers generosity.

We wanted to make a video to give everyone an update and say thank you but unfortunately Ashley doesn’t have much energy. She had a chemo and immunotherapy session two days ago but since eating and drinking causes severe pain (on top of the usual pain she has), she was anaemic and needed to stay overnight to receive 3 bags of blood and saline.

From the bottom of our hearts we thank you so much. So far the money you’ve donated has helped us with groceries and rent. It’s given us the peace of mind to focus on her care.

Once Ashley feels up for it, we’ll definitely post a video update.

We wish you all Happy Holidays and a safe and healthy New Year!

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Cal
1 July 2024

Updated 21 Feb 2025 with Cancer type and photo.

1 October 2025: Memorial Post updated with article from Police Legacy dated December 2024.

Timothy John Wally SHEPPARD

27/11/2024

Timothy John Wally SHEPPARD

Serving Member

AKA Tim SHEPPARD

* Nickname: ?

Late of ?

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # 361

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 58581

Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Sunday 3 April 2023 ( aged ? years )

Probationary Constable – appointed Friday 1 March 2024 ( aged ? years )

Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( No )

Final Rank: = Probationary Constable

Stations: Lake Illawarra – Death

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 1 March 2024 to 3 July 2024 = 0 years, 4 months, 2 days

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 3 April 2023 to 3 July 2024 = 1 year 3 months, 0 day Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = 19 years,

Time in Retirement from Police: 0

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system

Born: ? ? 2004 – 2005

Died on: Wednesday 3 July 2024

Age: 19 years,

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: Depression – Suicide

Event location: ?

Event / Diagnosis date: Wednesday 3 July 2024

Funeral date: ? ? ? TBA

Funeral location: ?

LIVE STREAM ? TBA

Wake location: ???

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: ? TBA

Buried at: ? TBA

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

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

~~? is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * BUT SHOULD BE~~

~~? is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO~~

TIM IS mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance – Sydney

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

TIM IS mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills

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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December 2024

On September 27, at the NSW Police Wall of Remembrance, and all around the nation, National Police Remembrance Day was celebrated. Before the ceremony, our Chair Det Supt Donna McCarthy held a private Touchstone Ceremony, where members of the Zucchetti, Burns, and Schell families were presented with the Touchstones of their loved one.

At the service we honoured the names of NSW Police Force’s Sergeant Peter Thomas Stone, and SA Police’s Brevet Sergeant Jason Christopher Doig, who died while on duty, as well as the serving members of NSW Police who have passed away in the last 12 months:

Administrative Assistant Sivarajasingham Sivakumarasingham

Chief Inspector Matthew John Jeremiah Meares

Senior Constable Tanya Louise Smith

Detective Senior Constable Joanne Katherine Travers

Chief Inspector Daniel James Sykes

Communications Officer Nicholas Jones

National Police Remembrance Day 2024 | NSW Police Legacy

Senior Intelligence Analyst Fiona Taylor

Administrative Support Officer Ashley Linden Feeney

Probationary Constable Timothy John Wally Sheppard

General Administrative Support Officer Tammy Leigh Nagle

After the ceremony, three of our young Police Legatees – Oscar, Max, and Bronte – were presented with the Commissioner’s Scholarship. This award has the personal endorsement of the Commissioner, and each young Legatee receives money to support them in their chosen studies and endeavours.

A day of love and remembrance, a day of sadness and of promise.

May Tim Forever Rest In Peace.

* 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
4 July 2024

Updated 4 July 2024 with Class 361 calculations instead of Class 359.

1 October 2025: Memorial Post updated with Police Legacy article dated December 2024.

Fiona TAYLOR

27/11/2024

Fiona TAYLOR

Serving Member

AKA ?

* Nickname: ?

Late of ?

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

New South Wales Police Force – Civilian Support

Regd. # 9534470

Rank: Commenced on Monday 18 September 1995 as a Clerk

Final Rank: = Senior Intelligence Analyst

Stations: ?, Auburn Police Station – Death

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 18 September 1995 to 7 June 2024 = 28 years, 8 months, 20 days

Retirement / Leaving age: = 68 years,

Time in Retirement from Police: 0

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system

Fiona TAYLOR -2 - NSWPF - Civilian Support - 9534470 - Died 7 June 2024

Born: ? ? ?

Died on: Friday 7 June 2024

Age: 68 years,

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: Saturday 8 June 2024

Funeral location: ?

An Official Police Guard of Honour was present from Auburn Police Area Command

LIVE STREAM ? TBA

Wake location: ???

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: ? TBA

Buried at: ?

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

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

FIONA WILL BE IS mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills

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

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December 2024

On September 27, at the NSW Police Wall of Remembrance, and all around the nation, National Police Remembrance Day was celebrated. Before the ceremony, our Chair Det Supt Donna McCarthy held a private Touchstone Ceremony, where members of the Zucchetti, Burns, and Schell families were presented with the Touchstones of their loved one.

At the service we honoured the names of NSW Police Force’s Sergeant Peter Thomas Stone, and SA Police’s Brevet Sergeant Jason Christopher Doig, who died while on duty, as well as the serving members of NSW Police who have passed away in the last 12 months:

Administrative Assistant Sivarajasingham Sivakumarasingham

Chief Inspector Matthew John Jeremiah Meares

Senior Constable Tanya Louise Smith

Detective Senior Constable Joanne Katherine Travers

Chief Inspector Daniel James Sykes

Communications Officer Nicholas Jones

National Police Remembrance Day 2024 | NSW Police Legacy

Senior Intelligence Analyst Fiona Taylor

Administrative Support Officer Ashley Linden Feeney

Probationary Constable Timothy John Wally Sheppard

General Administrative Support Officer Tammy Leigh Nagle

After the ceremony, three of our young Police Legatees – Oscar, Max, and Bronte – were presented with the Commissioner’s Scholarship. This award has the personal endorsement of the Commissioner, and each young Legatee receives money to support them in their chosen studies and endeavours.

A day of love and remembrance, a day of sadness and of promise.

Auburn Police Area Command

11 June 2024

Auburn Police Area Command regretfully inform the community that one of our beloved employees, passed away on Friday, 7 June 2024.

Fiona Taylor joined the NSW Police in 1995 as a civilian Administration Officer. Fiona progressed to her current role of a Senior Intelligence Analyst with the Auburn Police Area Command, where she worked for over 26 years. Fiona was 68 years of age.

Fiona will be greatly missed.

Our thoughts and prayers of the New South Wales Police Force are extended to the Taylor family and friends at this sad time.

* Story behind any Nickname:

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Cal
14 June 2024

1 October 2025: Memorial Post updated with Police Legacy article dated December 2024.

John Redman HERBERT

27/11/2024

John Redman HERBERT

AKA ?

* Nickname: ?

Late of ?

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Police Training College – Penrith / Belmore Barracks Class # ? ? ?

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # ???

Rank: Commenced Training at ? Police Academy on Thursday 1 September 1859 ( 22 – 23 years of age )

Probationary Constable- appointed ? ? ?

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: = Senior Constable

Stations: ?, Canowindra – Death

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 1 September 1859 to 13 April 1865 = 5 years, 7 months, 12 days

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 1 September 1859 to 13 April 1865 = 5 years, 7 months, 12 days, Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = 27 – 28 years

Time in Retirement from Police: 0

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system

John Redman HERBERT

Born: ? ? 1837

Died on: Saturday 13 April 1865

Age: 27 – 28 years,

Organ Donor: No

Cause: Shot – Accidentally shot – Friendly fire

Event location: along the Mogong creek near Mogong, NSW

Event date: Friday 29 March 1865

Funeral date: ? ? ?

Funeral location: ?

LIVE STREAM ? N/A

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 ( June 2024 )

JOHN IS mentioned on the National Police Wall of Remembrance, Canberra

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

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May they forever Rest In Peace

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https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/188135164

Senior Constable John HERBERT

Accidentally Shot

Mogong

13 April, 1865

On the evening of 28 / 29 March 1865 Senior Constable HERBERT, along with Constables ( Trooper ) James COOK and Edward AMBROSE and Tracker Peter HOGAN, were searching for the Hall Gang of bushrangers in the bush between Forbes and Canowindra.

The bushrangers had earlier robbed a store at Forbes and information had been obtained indicating that they were headed for Canowindra.

The police party made camp in the bush on the creek near Mogong, a small roadside settlement close to Canowindra.

Senior Constable Herbert announced that he and Constable Ambrose would be leaving the camp to keep watch on a hut where they suspected the gang might be hiding. It was arranged that should either he or Ambrose return during the night they would whistle to alert the camp of their approach.

Unfortunately, Herbert and Ambrose did return during the night but, after losing their way in the darkness, they approached the police camp from a different direction than expected.

Being closer than they believed to the camp, they also did not whistle to signal their arrival.

Believing the approaching riders to be the bushrangers Constable Cook issued a challenge on two occasions without receiving a reply, so on the second occasion both he and Peter fired into the darkness, unfortunately hitting Constable Herbert in the groin, neck and shoulder. He died about a week later.

The Sydney Morning Herald dated 29 May, 1865 indicates that Constable Cook was charged with a criminal offence following the shooting, reporting that “Constable Cook was placed on his trial to-day, at the Quarter Sessions, for shooting Constable Herbert, and was acquitted… The Court has concluded its sittings.”

The senior constable was born in 1837 and joined the police force on 1 September, 1859.

In 1862 he became a member of the newly-formed New South Wales Police Force.

At the time of his death he was probably stationed at Canowindra.

Source: Beyond Courage

Photo Rx on 31 May 2024 via Denis Jaculli # 22586

Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser (NSW : 1856 – 1861; 1863 – 1889; 1891 – 1954),

Saturday 6 May 1865, page 3

Trooper Cook has been acquitted on a charge of wounding Sen. Constable John Redman Herbert, near Canowindra, but was severely reprimanded by the Carcoar Bench.

Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 – 1954),

Tuesday 23 May 1865, page 5

THE SHOOTING OF CONSTABLE HERBERT.

[FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.]

AT the Police Office, Carcoar, before Mr. L. V. Dulhunty, P.M., the fatal shooting case was reopened this morning, by order of the hon. the Attorney-General.

James Cook was charged by Thomas Roberts, sub-inspector of police of the Carcoar district, with firing at and wounding senior constable Herbert, while on duty in the bush, of which wounds the said J. R. Herbert died.

Charles Lydiard, superintendent of the Western police, swore that he accompanied Mr. W. M. Rothery, J.P., on the 4th April last, to Canowindra, for the purpose of taking the sworn statement of constable Herbert, who was lying dangerously wounded at the police station there ; it was taken in the presence of the prisoner, James Cook ; saw Herbert make his mark to the statement, and I witnessed it. Statement put in and read, as follows :—

“I, John Redman Herbert, went out on the 28th of March to look for bushrangers, in company with constable Ambrose, Cook, and Peter the black tracker.

We went to Molong ( sic ), then to the Nyrang Creek, and then went into camp, at dusk, on the Mogong Creek.

We had some tea, when I proposed to visit a certain place in company with constable Ambrose.

I told Cook to short-hobble the horses, and take care that they did not get away, and be careful not to fire or shoot any person that he did not know. I took the top off my powder flask, and showed him how I would blow on it as a signal, if we came back before morning.

We then left the camp on foot, and returned about 12 or 1 o’clock.

As we were returning, to the camp, and as I was putting the top of the powder flask to my mouth to whistle, I saw something suddenly jump up before me, and, before I could whistle, I received a shot on the hip, and I had hardly spoken before a second shot struck me on the shoulder ; I fell ; the first shot was fired by Cook, the second by Peter ; Ambrose was a yard or two behind me.

The three men came and picked me up and put some blankets round me ; they went for assistance ; Cook remained with me ; he told me he thought it was the two men that were after the horses, that he was tired of watching, and lay down, but did not go to sleep.

I make this statement, knowing that I have been dangerously wounded, Constable Cook, now in the room, is the man that I allude to as having fired the piece that shot me.

his mark: X. JOHN HERBERT.

Witness — Charles Lydiard. mark.

Edward Ambrose, swore that he was a constable, and stationed at Canowindra ; on the 28th of March, Herbert, Cook, myself, and Peter, the black tracker, went out in search of the bushrangers ; at dusk, we camped on the Mogong Creek, about a mile and a half from Mogong ; after tea, Herbert proposed that he and I should go and watch a certain place, and told Cook to look after the horses, and not let them go away, and not to fire at, or shoot any person unless he knew who it was ; he then took off the top of his powder-flask and blew on it, and said, if we return before daylight, that will be the signal we shall give on nearing the camp, we then left on foot, and returned about 12 or 1 o’clock ; the camp was in a sapling scrub, the night was dark, and we missed our way, and came upon it unawares ; when we were about fifteen yards from the camp two shots were fired, when Herbert called out “Don’t, don’t, you have shot Herbert;” I did not hear Cook call out before the firing, but he might have done so, as I slipped down just as the firing commenced, which caused me to be several yards behind Herbert, when he was shot he staggered a few paces and then fell, Cook appeared very sorry, and said that he thought it was the bushrangers, as two men had been and disturbed the horses; he said he challenged them, but they did not answer; I went to Mogong for assistance, and Cook remained with Herbert; Cook was sober, and I never knew him to quarrel with Herbert; the night was dark; we did not return to the camp the same way we left, we could just see some person at the camp, but could not tell who it was; I did not measure the distance, from the camp to where Herbert fell, Herbert, Cook, and myself were armed with breech-loading rifles, Peter had a carbine.

By Cook: I did not hear Herbert tell you that we should be back at the camp that night, I do not know what orders Herbert gave you when you and he were on the other side of the ridge.

Peter Hogan, an aboriginal, born in New England, and christened by a priest at Darling Downs, stated that he was a tracker in the police, and was out with Herbert, Ambrose, and Cook, looking for the bushrangers when Herbert was shot; we camped at night some distance from Mogong , after tea … Cook to short hobble the horses, and not let them go away, he also blew into the top of a powder-flask, and said that he would give that signal when they came back to the camp ; Herbert and Ambrose then went away on foot, and Cook and myself went to look after the horses, after which I made the bed, and went to sleep ; after some time Cook woke me by knocking me on the knee, and said here they are ; we heard something move, but could not see what it was ; I saw two men on horseback ; we could not tell who they were ; Cook challenged them, but got no answer ; I again laid down, and went to sleep, when Cook woke me again by saying here they are ; we saw two men coming towards the camp ; Cook called out who comes here, but got no answer ; Cook and I then fired, Cook first ; after the shots were fired, heard Herbert call out ” you have shot Herbert.”

Hugh M Rowland, sworn : I am a duly qualified medical practitioner ; on the 29th of March I attended senior-constable Herbert ; he was suffering from two gunshot wounds ; one of the balls had entered the flank, passed through the kidney, and lodged in the loins, from which I extracted it ; this wound was sufficient to cause death ; the other wound was in the neck and shoulder ; I saw him on the 14th of April, when he was dying ; I have since heard that he was dead.

Constable Casey proved senior-constable Herbert died from the effects of the wound.

Committed for trial at the Bathurst Quarter Sessions.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/13113342#

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2 June 2024

Leslie Michael NUGENT

27/11/2024

Leslie Michael NUGENT APM

Serving Member

AKA Les NUGENT

* Nickname: ?

Late of ?

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 128

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 14839

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 9 August 1971 ( aged 18 years, 11 months, 17 days )

Probationary Constable- physically appointed Friday 17 September 1971 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 25 days )
Stud Book dates appointment as Monday 20 September 1971 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 28 days )

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: ?, Murray River Police District – Albury ( Intelligence ) – Still Serving, Death

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 9 August 1971 to 14 May 2024 = 52 years, 9 months, 5 days

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 9 August 1971 to 14 May 2024 = 52 years, 9 months, 5 days Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = 71 years, 8 months, 21 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 0

Awards: National Medal – granted 2 November 1988 ( SenCon )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 6 June 1997 ( SenSgt )

Australian Police Medal – granted 26 January 2015 ( SenSgt )

Born: Saturday 23 August 1952

Died on: Tuesday 14 May 2024

Age: 71 years, 8 months, 21 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: Wednesday 29 May 2024 @ 1.30pmk

Funeral location: St Matthews Anglican Church, 520 Kiewa St, Albury, NSW

LIVE STREAM can be found HERE

Wake location: ??? TBA

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: John HOSSACK Funeral Services, Albury, NSW 02 6041 3855

Buried at: Glenmorus Garden Lawn Cemetery, 54 Glenmorus St, Glenroy, NSW

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

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

LES IS NOT mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills – BUT WILL BE

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

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December 2024

On September 27, at the NSW Police Wall of Remembrance, and all around the nation, National Police Remembrance Day was celebrated. Before the ceremony, our Chair Det Supt Donna McCarthy held a private Touchstone Ceremony, where members of the Zucchetti, Burns, and Schell families were presented with the Touchstones of their loved one.

At the service we honoured the names of NSW Police Force’s Sergeant Peter Thomas Stone, and SA Police’s Brevet Sergeant Jason Christopher Doig, who died while on duty, as well as the serving members of NSW Police who have passed away in the last 12 months:

Administrative Assistant Sivarajasingham Sivakumarasingham

Chief Inspector Matthew John Jeremiah Meares

Senior Constable Tanya Louise Smith

Detective Senior Constable Joanne Katherine Travers

Chief Inspector Daniel James Sykes

Communications Officer Nicholas Jones

National Police Remembrance Day 2024 | NSW Police Legacy

Senior Intelligence Analyst Fiona Taylor

Administrative Support Officer Ashley Linden Feeney

Probationary Constable Timothy John Wally Sheppard

General Administrative Support Officer Tammy Leigh Nagle

After the ceremony, three of our young Police Legatees – Oscar, Max, and Bronte – were presented with the Commissioner’s Scholarship. This award has the personal endorsement of the Commissioner, and each young Legatee receives money to support them in their chosen studies and endeavours.

A day of love and remembrance, a day of sadness and of promise.

Leslie Michael Nugent

23rd August 1952 – 14th May 2024

Tribute

Formerly of Albury passed away peacefully at home on 14th May 2024 aged 71years.
Husband of beloved wife Paula (dec)
Dearly loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather

A gentle nature
A heart of gold
These are the memories
We all will hold

Always in our hearts

Funeral Details

The Funeral Service to Celebrate the Life of Leslie Michael Nugent will be held on Wednesday,
29th May 2024 commencing at 1:30pm at St Matthews Anglican Church, 516 Kiewa Street, Albury.
The cortege will leave for burial at Glenmorus Gardens, Glenmorus Street (end of Union Rd) Glenroy.
Everyone is Welcome.

Members of the Police are respectfully invited to attend.
Police Honours.

Livestream will be available on this page on the day.

Nugent, Leslie Michael – John Hossack Funerals

NSW Police Force

Ten members of the NSW Police Force will be formally recognised by the Governor-General in this year’s Australia Day Awards.

The Australian Police Medal (APM) is awarded by the Governor-General, General Sir Peter John Cosgrove, AK, MC, for distinguished service by a member of an Australian police force.

The awards are announced twice annually, on Australia Day and the Queen’s Birthday in June.

Acting NSW Police Commissioner, Catherine Burn, APM, has congratulated the recipients on their nominations and commitment to policing.

“I am tremendously proud to have ten officers – with over 300 years combined service – recognised for their dedication to the NSW Police Force,” Acting Commissioner Burn said.

“These officers are a credit to the NSW Police Force, their colleagues, family, friends and the community.

“The officers bring a wealth of experience and professionalism to the force and I’m happy to thank them for their service and congratulate them on today’s awards. They are all very deserving of recipients.”

The nine recipients of the APM are:

– Assistant Commissioner Gary Worboys;

– Detective Superintendent Greig Newbery;

– Superintendent Clinton Pheeney;

– Superintendent Karen Webb;

– Inspector Bruce McGregor;

– Inspector Mark Hargreaves;

– Senior Sergeant Leslie Nugent;

– Sergeant John Keough; and,

– Senior Constable Anthony George Bell.

Senior Sergeant Leslie Michael Nugent joined the New South Wales Police Force as a Trainee in 1971 at the NSW Police Academy, Redfern. He was attested as a Probationary Constable in 1971, where he was stationed at No. 6 Division (North Sydney). He was promoted to his current rank in 1996 and posted to his current command in 1997.

Senior Sergeant Nugent was confirmed as a Constable in 1972 whilst performing General Duties at No. 6 Division (North Sydney). He has performed Special Traffic Patrol and Highway Patrol duties at Traffic Branch, No. 13 Division (Canterbury), Gundagai, Quirindi, Goulburn, Murray District; where, in 1996, he was promoted to the rank of Senior Sergeant (Traffic Coordinator). He later served at the Albury Local Area Command as the Crime Coordinator, his current position.

Senior Sergeant Nugent has spent a majority of his policing career undertaking traffic-related duties in rural NSW, but it is his involvement in the local community where he has truly distinguished himself as a police officer during his 43 years of service. He has developed a strong link between police and the youth of these communities, in particular the local Aboriginal community. He is involved in a number of youth-orientated committees, which extends on many occasions to working in his own time by attending various events aimed at the local Albury youth. Senior Sergeant Nugent is held in high esteem by the Aboriginal and the Albury community. He has been recognised for the support he provides to the Community Services Child Protection Adolescent Team.

Senior Sergeant Nugent was awarded the National Police Service Medal in 2012, National Medal in 1988 (2nd clasp to the National Medal in 2007) and the NSW Police Medal in 2003 (including 6th clasp to the NSW Police Medal in 2014). In 2012, he received the Commissioner’s Sesquicentenary Citation.

His distinguished service in policing now sees Senior Sergeant Nugent at the Albury Local Area Command, serving the state of New South Wales.

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21 May 2024

1 October 2025: Memorial Post updated with article from Police Legacy dated December 2024.

Penny Ann ARMSTRONG

27/11/2024

Penny Ann ARMSTRONG

AKA Penny ARMSTRONG

* Nickname: ?

Late of ?

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # DPP 07 ( 281 )

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 35549

Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday 4 September 2000 ( aged 32 years, 6 months, 3 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 22 December 2000 ( aged 32 years, 9 months, 21 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: = Sergeant

Stations: ?, Newtown, ?, State Intelligence Investigation Unit ( S.T.I.B. ) – Death

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 22 December 2000 to 10 April 2024 = 23 years, 3 months, 19 days

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 4 September 2000 to 10 April 2024 = 23 years, 7 months, 6 days Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = 56 years, 1 month, 9 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 0

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system

Penny Ann ARMSTRONG

Born: Friday 1 March 1968

Died on: Wednesday 10 April 2024

Age: 56 years, 1 month, 9 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: Friday 26 April 2024 @ 10.30am

Funeral location: Founders Room of Wanda Surf Life Saving Club, 2 Marine Esplanade, Cronulla, NSW

LIVE STREAM – Not Live Streamed

Wake location: Wanda Surf Life Saving Club, 2 Marine Esplanade, Cronulla, NSW

Wake date: Friday 26 April 2024

Funeral Parlour: White Lady Funerals, 6 Adelong St, Sutherland, NSW

Buried at: Cremated – Woronora Memorial Park, Sutherland, NSW

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

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

PENNY is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO

PENNY IS ‘entitled to be ‘ mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills

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

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December 2024

On September 27, at the NSW Police Wall of Remembrance, and all around the nation, National Police Remembrance Day was celebrated. Before the ceremony, our Chair Det Supt Donna McCarthy held a private Touchstone Ceremony, where members of the Zucchetti, Burns, and Schell families were presented with the Touchstones of their loved one.

At the service we honoured the names of NSW Police Force’s Sergeant Peter Thomas Stone, and SA Police’s Brevet Sergeant Jason Christopher Doig, who died while on duty, as well as the serving members of NSW Police who have passed away in the last 12 months:

Administrative Assistant Sivarajasingham Sivakumarasingham

Chief Inspector Matthew John Jeremiah Meares

Senior Constable Tanya Louise Smith

Detective Senior Constable Joanne Katherine Travers

Chief Inspector Daniel James Sykes

Communications Officer Nicholas Jones

National Police Remembrance Day 2024 | NSW Police Legacy

Senior Intelligence Analyst Fiona Taylor

Administrative Support Officer Ashley Linden Feeney

Probationary Constable Timothy John Wally Sheppard

General Administrative Support Officer Tammy Leigh Nagle

After the ceremony, three of our young Police Legatees – Oscar, Max, and Bronte – were presented with the Commissioner’s Scholarship. This award has the personal endorsement of the Commissioner, and each young Legatee receives money to support them in their chosen studies and endeavours.

A day of love and remembrance, a day of sadness and of promise.

In loving memory of Penny Ann Armstrong

1968 – 2024

Much loved daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many.

Penny will be dearly missed by Alicia, Narda, Tessa and by all who knew her.

Forever in our Hearts.

https://www.whiteladyfunerals.com.au/upcoming-funerals/z7s2/

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18 April 2024

1 October 2025: Memorial updated with article from Police Legacy dated December 2024.

Daniel James SYKES

27/11/2024

Daniel James SYKES

AKA Dan SYKES, Danny SYKES

* Nickname: SYKSEY

Late of Nords Wharf, NSW

Listen here sweet heart

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # 233

Last of the Pre 1988ers’ in relation to Police Superannuation changing on 1 April 1988

New South Wales Police Force

ProCst # 99706

Regd. # 24895

Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Sunday 3 January 1988 ( aged 21 years, 7 months ) ( Previously employed as an Electrician )

Probationary Constable- appointed Friday 25 March 1988 ( aged 21 years, 10 months, 21 days )

Constable – appointed 25 March 1989

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( Newcastle )

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? 2003 ( Newcastle )

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Chief Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: = Chief Inspector

Stations: Lake Macquarie area ( 10 years )( 1988 – 1998 )( GDs ) – Swansea, Belmont, Catherine Hill Bay, Charlestown, Newcastle – Youth Liaison Officer ( 1998 – 2001 ), Newcastle ( GDs )( 2001 – 2007 ), Communications Group ( VKG )( Sgt )( 2007 – 2012 ), Lake Macquarie area ( 2012 – ? )( Field Operations )( Sgt – Acting Insp ), Fairfield ( 34 Division )( South West Metro area )( Inspector )( ? – 2020 ), Lake Macquarie ( Inspector – Duty Officer )( March 2020 ), seconded to VKG Newcastle ( 2021 – 2022 ) but remand attached to Lake Macquarie District as a Duty Officer until his Death.

Time employed with NSW Police: From: 3 January 1988 to 16 December 2023 = 35 years, 8 months, 21 days

Service: From 3 January 1988 to 16 December 2023

Retirement / Leaving age: = 57 years, 7 months, 12 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 0

Awards: No Find on the Australian Honours system – however

4th Clasp to the NSW Police Medal – granted

1st Clasp to the National Medal – granted

National Police Service Medal – granted

Daniel James SYKES, Daniel SYKES, Dan SYKES — Photo – 2014 in Stroud, NSW

Born: Wednesday 4 May 1966 in Darlinghurst, NSW

Died on: Saturday 16 December 2023

Age: 57 years, 7 months, 12 days

Organ Donor: Yes

His Liver has saved another’s life,

His Kidneys freed two people,

His Heart continues to beat within another

Cause: Depression – Suicide / Euthanasia – Hanging – At home

Event location: Nords Wharf, NSW

Event / Diagnosis date: Friday 15 December 2023

Funeral date: Friday 29 December 2023 @ noon

Funeral location: The Chapel, 7 Murray Dwyer Circuit, Mayfield West, NSW

Wake location: ???

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: Pettigrew Funerals, 02 49511166

Buried at: ?

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

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

DAN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * BUT SHOULD BE

DAN IS entitled to be mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance

DAN IS entitled to be mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills

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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December 2024

On September 27, at the NSW Police Wall of Remembrance, and all around the nation, National Police Remembrance Day was celebrated. Before the ceremony, our Chair Det Supt Donna McCarthy held a private Touchstone Ceremony, where members of the Zucchetti, Burns, and Schell families were presented with the Touchstones of their loved one.

At the service we honoured the names of NSW Police Force’s Sergeant Peter Thomas Stone, and SA Police’s Brevet Sergeant Jason Christopher Doig, who died while on duty, as well as the serving members of NSW Police who have passed away in the last 12 months:

Administrative Assistant Sivarajasingham Sivakumarasingham

Chief Inspector Matthew John Jeremiah Meares

Senior Constable Tanya Louise Smith

Detective Senior Constable Joanne Katherine Travers

Chief Inspector Daniel James Sykes

Communications Officer Nicholas Jones

National Police Remembrance Day 2024 | NSW Police Legacy

Senior Intelligence Analyst Fiona Taylor

Administrative Support Officer Ashley Linden Feeney

Probationary Constable Timothy John Wally Sheppard

General Administrative Support Officer Tammy Leigh Nagle

After the ceremony, three of our young Police Legatees – Oscar, Max, and Bronte – were presented with the Commissioner’s Scholarship. This award has the personal endorsement of the Commissioner, and each young Legatee receives money to support them in their chosen studies and endeavours.

A day of love and remembrance, a day of sadness and of promise.

For those who worked in Fairfield, SWM, Lake Macquarie and their surrounds, it is with much sadness that I inform you that Inspector Dan SYKES has succumbed to the Black Dog and has passed away.

Dan attempted suicide, on Friday, and was placed on life support but has now passed on Saturday.

Dan, you were a great guy and great cop.

I am sorry that the black dog wouldn’t let you go for long enough to reach out.

Dan SYKES Daniel James SYKES Daniel SYKES Danny SYKES SYKSEY

Daniel James SYKES, Daniel SYKES, Dan SYKES

Make sure that everyone is alright.

Check on each other.

Talk to each other.

Seek Help after a shit job.

Make the Welfare check.

Call on the Team after a shit job.

When you are asked, Say you are NOT O.K.

😢 Shattered, such a great calibre of a cop, a colleague you want to have by your side. Funny, supportive and great all round guy, he was a Sgt and did periods of acting Chief Inspector whilst stationed at Newcastle.

Paul Lyth
Retired C/Insp.
Newcastle
17 December 2023

Tributes

Paul Gauci wrote on 29 December 2023

Kim Marsden (nee Thomas) wrote on 27 December 2023

Greg Callander wrote on 26 December 2023 May Dan SYKES ( NSWPF # 24895 from Goulburn Police Academy Class 233 ) who Served the people of NSW for 35 years, 8 months, 21 days between 3 January 1988 – 16 December 2023 ) Forever Rest In Peace.<br />

Daniel James SYKES

Memorial Post updated 1 October 2025 with police Legacy post – dated December 2024.

Joshua David KASUN

27/11/2024

Joshua David KASUN VA

AKA Josh KASUN

* Nickname: ?

Late of ?

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # DPP 02 ( CEP 98/1 ) ( Class 275 )

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 33070

Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday ? ? ?

Probationary Constable- appointed Friday 19 March 1999 ( aged 21 years, 7 months, 19 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: = Sergeant

Stations: ?, Liverpool ( 22 Division ), South West Metropolitan area, Tactical Operations Unit ( TOU ) – Death

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 19 March 1999 to 16 December 2023 = 24 years, 8 months, 27 days

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From ? ? 1999 to 16 December 2023 = 24 years, Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = 46 years, 4 months, 18 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 0

Awards: No Find on the Australian Honours system

Valour Award ( VA ) – granted ? ? ?

Josh KASUN Joshua David KASUN Joshua KASUN — Liverpool Police reunion – 2017

Born: Thursday 28 July 1977

Died on: Saturday 16 D ecember 2023

Age: 46 years, 4 months, 18 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: Cancer ( type = ? )

Event location: ?

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: ? ? ? TBA

Funeral location: ? TBA

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 ( December 2023 )

JOSH is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO

JOSH Maybe Entitled to be mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills

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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December 2024

On September 27, at the NSW Police Wall of Remembrance, and all around the nation, National Police Remembrance Day was celebrated. Before the ceremony, our Chair Det Supt Donna McCarthy held a private Touchstone Ceremony, where members of the Zucchetti, Burns, and Schell families were presented with the Touchstones of their loved one.

At the service we honoured the names of NSW Police Force’s Sergeant Peter Thomas Stone, and SA Police’s Brevet Sergeant Jason Christopher Doig, who died while on duty, as well as the serving members of NSW Police who have passed away in the last 12 months:

Administrative Assistant Sivarajasingham Sivakumarasingham

Chief Inspector Matthew John Jeremiah Meares

Senior Constable Tanya Louise Smith

Detective Senior Constable Joanne Katherine Travers

Chief Inspector Daniel James Sykes

Communications Officer Nicholas Jones