A woman has died following a crash in the Port Stephens area earlier this month.
Just after 4.20pm on Friday 4 October 2024, emergency services were called to Nelson Bay Road, Fullerton Cove, following reports of a crash.
Officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District were told a female motorcycle rider had been ejected from her bike.
The 55-year-old woman was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for head injuries before being taken to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition.
A crime scene was established and officers from Crash Investigation Unit commenced an investigation into the incident.
Police were told a utility had been travelling in front of the motorcycle.
Following initial inquiries, police attended an address in Chisholm and spoke to the 55-year-old male driver of the ute. He was taken to Maitland Hospital for mandatory testing.
Yesterday (Friday 18 October 2024), police were notified the woman had died in hospital.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information or dash cam footage about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information that may assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
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NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 100
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 11159
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 17 August 1964 ( aged 22 years, 9 months, 1 day )
Probationary Constable – appointed ?day ? ? 1964 ( aged 22 years, ? months, ? day )
Constable – appointed 17 September 1965
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed 17 September 1973
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )
Appears in the 1979 ‘Stud Book’ but not the 1984 ( onwards issues )
Final Rank: = Senior Constable
Stations: ?, Wollongong – Retired HOD – 1980
Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 17 August 1964 to ? ? 1980 = ? years,
Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 17 August 1964to? ? 1980? = 16? years, Service
After Retiring ( Hurt On Duty ) from the employ of NSWPF, Kevin purchased a Hotel in Hay, NSW called the Highway Inn.
He went on to coach the Hay Rugby League team and then the Southern District Rugby League team before selling the Hotel and moving back to the Illawarra.
Retirement / Leaving age: = ?
Time in Retirement from Police: ?
Awards: National Medal – granted 2 March 1981 ( SenCon )
Australian Sports Medal – granted 24 October 2000 – Former Australian Kangaroo player
Born: Sunday 16 November 1941
Died on: Saturday 5 October 2024
Age: 82 years, 10 months, 19 days
Organ Donor: No – Age prohibitive
Cause: ?
Event location: ? TBA
Event / Diagnosis date: ?
Funeral date: ? ? ? TBA
Funeral location: ?
LIVE STREAM? TBA
Wake location: ??? TBA
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 ( October 2024 )
KEVIN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Kevin Coached the NSW Police Falcon’s football side in 1980.
WOLLONGONG DISTRICT POLICE RUBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL TEAM – 1980
REAR: L – R: TED BEAVER (TREASURER), JOHN GUEST, JOHN HITCHCOCK (MANAGER), STEVE BYRNES (SECRETARY), BRIAN WYVER, GRAHAM THOMPSETT, DENNIS CLARKE, PETER SKEENE, MAZ HERMANN, KEVIN SHEPSTONE, JOHN MAY, PHIL RUSSELL, BARRY FOORD, KEVIN GOLDSPINK (COACH), BARRIE KEENAHAN.
SEATED: L – R: NEIL PARSONS, PAT DUNN, BOB LEWIS, BOB DALBY, BERNIE DOYLE, JOHN GOOD
FRONT: L – R: PAT CARNEY, BOB LONGUE, PAUL JONES, DON JONES (TRAINER), TONY CHAPLIN, BARRY ODMARK, IAN MOORE, BRIAN SMITH, LARRY BARBER, KEN JEFFERY
Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),
Saturday 12 April 1969, page 30
REMAND AFTER OUTBURSTS
SYDNEY, Friday. — A man charged with the attempted murder of three police officers and another man last week was remanded in Bankstown court today after making several outbursts.
After one such interruption the man was removed from the court. When he was returned an hour later Mr A. Fordyce, SM, adjourned the case until April 28.
David George Williams, 70, of Panania, was charged with having shot at, with intent to murder, CstArthur Ackroyd ( # 12770 ), Sgt 3/cJohn Milton Pry ( # 5827 ), CstKevin Brian Goldspink ( # 11159 ) and Floyd Butts ( civilian ? ).
He was also charged with discharging a .22 calibre rifle in a public street, possessing a .22 calibre rifle after being previously convicted, and stealing two police torches.
SYDNEY, Thursday. — A Police prosecutor told Bankstown Court today that a 70-year-old pensioner had shot at four men at Panania yesterday.
Sergeant ( Cst 1/c ) B. A. Webb ( # 9639 ) said it was “very fortunate that he did not injure anyone”.
David George Williams, of Ramsay Road, Panania, was before Mr A. Fordyce, SM, on four charges of attempted murder, carrying a firearm, discharging a firearm and stealing.
Mr Fordyce remanded Williams without bail to appear in Bankstown Court on April 11. Sergeant Webb has asked that Williams be remanded until April 18.
Request for bail
Williams said, “That is not acceptable — do I have to be in gaol all that time?”
Police charged Williams with having shot at Arthur Ackroyd, John Milton Pry, Kevin Brian Goldspink, all police officers, and Floyd Butts, with intent to murder them.
Williams said he wanted bail, claiming the charges against him were fictitious.
“I am a respectable citizen, older than yourself”, he told Mr Fordyce.
Williams was arrested yesterday after a three -hour siege at a house in Ramsay Road, Panania.
A man had held police at bay with a high-powered .22 calibre rifle. He surrendered to police after they had bombarded the house with tear gas.
During the siege — by about 100 policemen — the windscreen of a police car was shattered by bullets.
Kevin wore the No. 8 & 9 jersey whilst playing for Canterbury / Bankstown ( Blue & White ) in 1965.
Kevin wore the No. 10 jersey whilst playing for Canterbury / Bankstown ( Blue & White ) in 1966.
Kevin wore the No. 11 jersey whilst playing for Canterbury / Bankstown ( Blue & White ) in 1967.
Kevin wore the No. 12 jersey whilst playing for Canterbury / Bankstown ( Blue & White ) in 1968.
Kevin is mentioned in a 157 word article in The Rugby League news.Vol. 51 No. 31 (July 25, 26, 1970). ( Kangaroo Star Gets medal )
Kevin is mentioned in a 116 word article in The Rugby League news, Vol. 51 No. 32 (August 1, 2, 1970).
In 1972, Kevin was a player / coach for Collegian’s
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Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 2 November 1990 (No.138), page 9769
PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGEMENT ACT
APPOINTMENTS ON PROBATION
HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, and upon recommendation of the appropriate Department Head has approved the appointment on probation of the following, with effect from the dates shown:
Department of Corrective Services:
Andrew Peter Pearce, Prison Officer, 1/C P.O. [28 May, 1990].
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 15 May 1992 (No.61), page 3436
CONFIRMATION
HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, and upon recommendation of the appropriate Department Head, has approved the confirmation of appointment of the following:
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 13 March 1998 (No.53), page 1559
RESIGNATIONS
THE Department Heads of the respective Departments listed below have accepted the following resignations from the Public Service, pursuant to the Public Sector Management Act 1988 and the last day of service being indicated within brackets:
Department of Corrective Services
Andrew Peter PEARCE, Correctional Officer [5 February 1998].
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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”
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.
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is deeply saddened to confirm the death of Senior Sergeant Brendan Wiblen, 58, following a single-vehicle motorbike crash near Glen Innes in New South Wales yesterday.
Senior Sergeant Wiblen was participating in the annual Wall to Wall Ride charity event, which honours fallen police officers across Australia, at the time of the tragic incident.
With a distinguished career spanning 28 years after joining the Queensland Police on March 11, 1996, Senior Sergeant Wiblen served as a District Duty Officer stationed at the Gold Coast. Prior to this, he held several key roles within the Service, including Operations Leader of Central Patrol Group, where he was known for his leadership and commitment to the community.
South Eastern Region Assistant Commissioner Brian Swan expressed his deepest sympathies to Senior Sergeant Wiblen’s loved ones and colleagues.
“Our thoughts are with Brendan’s loved ones, who are dealing with this tragic loss. The police family stands together in grief and will continue to support Brendan’s family during this unimaginable time.
“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,” Assistant Commissioner Swan said.
Commissioner Steve Gollschewski offered his condolences to all who have been impacted by Senior Sergeant Wiblen’s tragic loss.
“The Service stands in solidarity with Brendan’s family, friends and colleagues to provide support during this time of grief,” Commissioner Gollschewski said.
“It is absolutely devastating that Brendan lost his life during an event honouring our fallen members.
“This is a heartbreaking loss for our entire Service, particularly for Brendan’s colleagues on the Gold Coast, who worked closely with him day in and day out. His passing will have a significant impact on officers who not only valued his leadership but also considered him as a dear friend.”
Senior Sergeant Wiblen’s family has indicated they wish for the officers to continue the ride to completion.
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
A veteran Gold Coast police officer has been killed in a crash on an annual police remembrance ride for members who have died in the line of duty.
Gold Coast district duty officer Brendan Wiblen was an avid motorcyclist and had served with the Queensland Police Service (QPS) since 1996.
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.
“The police family stands together in grief and will continue to support Brendan’s family during this unimaginable time,” he said.
“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.”
Queensland Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski offered his condolences to all who have been affected by Senior Sergeant Wiblen’s loss.
“The Service stands in solidarity with Brendan’s family, friends and colleagues to provide support during this time of grief,” he said.
“It is absolutely devastating that Brendan lost his life during an event honouring our fallen members.
“This is a heartbreaking loss for our entire Service, particularly for Brendan’s colleagues on the Gold Coast, who worked closely with him day in and day out.
“His passing will have a significant impact on officers who not only valued his leadership but also considered him as a dear friend.”
Tributes in Queensland parliament
The Queensland Premier Steven Miles has expressed his condolences to the family of the officer in parliament today.
Police Minister Mark Ryan also told parliament “life can be cruel in the most shockingly unexpected ways”.
“This morning like so many Queenslanders I’m struggling to come to terms with the loss of a much-loved member of the QPS,” he said.
“It is almost beyond comprehension that this off-duty officer should lose his life just as he is engaged in a memorial event in honour of other fallen police officers.
“For the officer’s family, this must be the most extraordinarily difficult time.
“I know that the police family will offer them every support and I know too that there will be every support for the officer’s colleagues and friends who were riding with him.
“This is a tragedy on so many levels. A family has lost a loved one, police have lost a colleague, and Queensland has lost a dedicated police officer.”
Union says healing will ‘take time’
Queensland Police Union President Shane Prior was on the memorial ride.
He said the loss was being felt deeply across the state.
“Today our hearts are heavy,” Mr Prior said.
“All of our colleagues are devastated, the colleagues on the Wall to Wall but also our colleagues around the state. This is going to take a long time to heal.
“Our pain, however, is really insignificant when we think about his family today.
He said NSW police will investigate.
A report will be prepared for the NSW coroner and officers from New England Police District have begun an investigation into what happened.
“It is so sad that one of our colleagues has lost his life, but we know that everything that could’ve been done to save his life was done,” Mr Prior said.
From Ron DeLord 5 May 2015 Nathan Robnett and I split at Johnson City with the Aussies who continued on to Candlelight service with Rick Van Houten and Rene. To Mick Barnes Liam Wiblen Brendan Wiblen and Les Murphy you are always welcome in the Republic.
From Ron DeLord 3 May 2015 – Fredericksburg, TX, United States · Ride for the Fallen crowd after nice day riding headed to Kerrville — with Liam Wiblen, Brendan Wiblen and 6 others at Fredericksburg Brewing Company.
from Mick Barnes 15 September 2021 – Brisbane, QLD · Brendan WIBLEN — with Andrew Frick and 2 others at Queensland Police Service Wall of Remembrance.
Queensland Police identified the officer as Senior Sergeant Brendan Wiblen, 58, who had served for 28 years before his death on Wednesday. Picture: David Clark/News Limited
Brendan Wiblen 13 October 2020
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We regret to inform you of the untimely passing of Laurie Vickery, a former bus driver and employee of the Tea Gardens Country Club and Motel. We will never forget his steadfast dedication and community involvement.
This loss left his co-workers and the community he served deeply saddened. During this difficult time, our thoughts and condolences are with her family and loved ones.
Many people have not held back from sending their sincere condolences to Laurie Vickery’s family since news of his death broke, as well as honoring his recent statements. Everyone is asked to remember Lori Vickery’s family during this difficult time of unimaginable grief.
We are deeply saddened by your passing and grieve with family and friends for this significant loss. We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of this promising entity. We sincerely apologize and hope our prayers bring you comfort. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Please feel free to send prayers and condolences to the family and friends of the deceased; It will be greatly appreciated during this difficult time.
Deepest condolences to Lorraine, Jai, family & friends.
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Tragedy for WA Police as homicide squad detective takes own life at police facility
Rebecca Le May
The Nightly
Monday 9 September 2024
A WA police officer has taken his own life at a police facility.
Credit: Simon Santi/The West Australian
A homicide squad detective has taken his own life at a WA Police facility in Perth overnight.
It is understood the male officer fatally self-injured in the early hours of Monday morning.
In a statement, police said the death was being considered non-suspicious.
Commissioner Col Blanch extended his condolences to the officer’s family, his colleagues and everyone who knew him.
“Information regarding this officer’s death has been shared with his colleagues, and health and welfare support has been offered to all police officers and staff who may be impacted by this tragedy,” Mr Blanch said.
WA Police Union president Paul Gale said the whole force and membership were distraught by the loss.
“All of our members both here and across Australia will be affected by this,” Mr Gale said.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the man’s death and compiling a report for the coroner.
A WA Police officer has died overnight in a Perth facility in what is thought to be suicide, with an investigation under way into how the tragedy unfolded.
WA Police confirmed the news on Monday, stating that the man’s death was non-suspicious and that a report would be prepared for the coroner.
This terminology is generally understood to relate to a self-harm incident.
Police Commissioner Col Blanch extended his condolences to the family of the officer, his colleagues and all who knew him.
“Information regarding this officer’s death has been shared with his colleagues, and health and welfare support has been offered to all police officers and staff who may be impacted by this tragedy,” a WA Police spokeswoman said.
WA Police Union president Paul Gale said the whole force and union membership were distraught.
“All of our members both here and across Australia will be affected by this,” he said.
A St John Ambulance spokeswoman said three ambulances attended a Stirling Street building just after 1am on Monday.
WA Police officers who have taken their own lives in the line of duty include officer Darren Igglesden, 50, who was found by colleagues at Cockburn police station in 2018 after suffering a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Gang Crime Squad detective sergeant Scott Blanchard, a married 45-year-old father of three, took his own life while travelling in a convoy en route to Kalgoorlie in 2015. In her findings, deputy State Coroner Evelyn Vicker concluded Blanchard had become overcome by his perceptions of his work and private responsibilities, and delusional about a medical condition.
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Police officer who took his own life at work stopped at airport days before death
A police officer who took his own life at work was stopped at an international airport days before he took his own life, police have said.
Emma Kirk
less than 2 min read
September 10, 2024 – 9:06PM
A police officer who took his own life at work was stopped at an international airport days before his death.
WA Police commissioner Col Blanch told 6PR the officer was a 45-year old Homicide Squad detective who had returned from a family event overseas.
The officer took his own life at a Perth police facility on Monday morning.
Mr Blanch said it was not clear if the incidents were connected in any way, but it was a focus of the police investigation.
“It is not unusual for Homicide Squad detectives (to access the armoury out of hours) because as you would appreciate they are called in at all hours of the day or night,” he said.
“All of those detectives have access to the building including the armoury for exactly that reason.”
Mr Blanch said sadly, when he talked to families of police officers who had died through suicide, work was always a contributing factor.
“It is a tough job,” he said.
“There are often multiple factors … and many many issues within people’s lives that leads them down this path.
“We understand and acknowledge it is a very difficult job for police.”
Mr Blanch said he had focused on building the health and welfare section of the force, with more support available to officer’s than ever before.
He said right now the priority was the welfare of the officer’s family, his colleagues and the staff who were in the building at the time.
“We have a lot of support from our health and welfare area being deployed throughout the agency to give that support to the officers and to the family,” he said.
“Police Legacy are also involved to provide support to the family when officers pass away.”
In a statement released by police, a spokesperson said the death was not being considered suspicious.
“Information regarding this officer’s death has been shared with his colleagues, and health and welfare support has been offered to all police officers and staff who may be impacted by this tragedy,” the statement said.
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Our deepest condolences to Col’s son Chris, other family members and friends.
May Col Forever Rest In Peace.
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Col worked at 22 MP Platoon (Military Police) at Victoria Barracks in 1976/77, he was known as Constantin Polydoros then and changed his name to Col Polley before he joined the NSW Police a few years later, around 1979,
Class 165A – 10 December 1979
Class 165B – 10 December 1979
Class 165C – 10 December 1979
Class 165D – 10 December 1979
Clss 165E – 10 December 1979
Class 165F – 10 December 1979
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CLASS 081
4 row ( l to r ):
L. C. Bennett; D. W. Stolle # 9460; M. W. Kirk # 9512; R. C. Landers; B. Symons; A. Southall # 9527; John C. Dunbar # 9482; Peter J. Martin # 9528; B. K. Leaney # 9533; D. W. McLaughlin; J. R. Dorsett # 9498; P. W. Medway # 9444; J. McGregor # 9518; F. J. Ryder # 9506; Ray. N. Morris # 9517; P. R. Clemson # 9523; J. O. Parry; P. J. Woodward # 9478; D. C. Newton # 9480; Rod. L. Power # 9477; A. W. McDonald # 9510; B. A. Kearns; P. R. Leembruggen # 9530; R. G. Dunn.
3rd row ( l to r ):
E. H. Williamson # 9507; Syd. K. Isedale # 9490; T. G. Purcell # 9468; Allen J. Murphy # 9509; A. P. Lynch # 9500; R. W. Stone # 9488; M. C. Adams; H. J. P. Munro # 9484; J. E. Hawley # 9522; S. C. Heckenberg # 9487; H. T. Auliff # 9464; Barry A. Melouney # 9492; M. R. Turk # 9526; Anthony C. Frost # 9516; C. A. Hermanson # 9525; Edward ( Ted ) F. Doherty # 9446; W. McCormick # 9529; Ken. J. Williams # 9461; M. C. Moy # 9449; K. G. McNeill # 9455; A. D. Morris # 9469; R. L. Scarf # 9457; J.R. Press # 9462; R. J. Mahoney # 9514.
2nd row ( l to r ):
J. J. McNamara # 9465; T. J. Webber # 9504; B. A. Bennett # 9453; J. F. Bostock # 9535; R. N. Thornett; W. A. Allan; K. J. Hall; Mick R. Hay # 9452; Ken. Waters # 9494 or 9505; Keith Waters # 9494 or 9505; G. N. Crouch # 9532; R. C. Rogerson # 9536; D. S. McAfee # 9459; G. A. Wilson # 9470; B. Garland # 9511; J. Peterlin # 9503; Thom. C. Coleman # 9496; R. J. Canning # 9473; Victor A. Schweikert # 9458; R. Pearson; B. Kerrison # 9485; J. G. Kinnane; L. R. Kriss # 9483.
Front row – seated- ( l to r ):
Sergeant 3/c. Ben Hall; C. C. Greenham; G. R. Gibb # 9445; R. C. Jenner # 9486; J. C. McGingley; Darcy W. Cluff # 9463; R. J. Graham # 9467; David E. Nelson # 9481; F. B. McGoldrick; Ernest G. Mercer # 9515; E. W. Kelly; J. Kelly # 9531; Sergeant 1/c. Sligar # 8146; Sergeant 1/c. Barber # 4474; Sergeant 3/c. Porch; Miss. Sylvia W. Paull # P/W 0038; Mrs. Eileen. M. McLean # P/W 0037; Miss. June W. Fielding # P/W 0039; S. Favot # 9493; J. P. Boon # 9519; L. E. Ervine # 9497; R. T. Milligan # 9479; Denis W. Wardrobe # 9456; D. C. Rugers; H. V. Clarke.
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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:
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.
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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