Christopher John BIRD
Christopher John BIRD
aka Chris, Birdy
( late of Scullin, ACT )
Australian Federal Police Force
Australian Capital Territory Police Force
Regd. # 7512 ( AFP )
Rank: Detective Sergeant
Stations: ?, Sydney , South District CIB – Tuggeranong, Bomb Response Team, Disaster Victim Identification Team, Gungahlin
Service: From ? ? ? to 19 October 2016 = 25+ years Service
Awards: Police Overseas Service Medal – Clasp East Timor – granted 15 May 2000
Police Overseas Service Medal – Clasp Ramsi – granted 10 March 2011
National Medal – granted 23 February 2012
National Emergency Medal – Clasp Vic Fires 2009 – granted 12 November 2014
National Police Service Medal – granted 23 February 2015
Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal – Clasp Christchurch ( Earthquake ) – granted 19 August 2015
Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal – Clasp Ukraine – granted 2 December 2015
Born: 13 February 1973 in France
Died on: Tuesday 18 October 2016
Age: 43
Cause: Cancel – bowel
Funeral date: Tuesday 25 October 2016 @ 1.30pm
Funeral location: St Christopher’s Cathedral, Manuka, ACT
Buried at: Gungahlin Cemetery
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Memorial at: ?
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May they forever Rest In Peace
Christopher John Bird
Passed away on 18 October 2016
Late of SCULLIN
Aged 43 years
Service Detail
CHRISTOPHER JOHN BIRD
13.2.1973 – 18.10.16
Aged 43
Beloved Husband of Tracy
Devoted father of Austin, Morgan and Braedan.
Loved son of Tony and Christine.
Cherished Brother, Uncle, Nephew, Son-in-law, Brother-in-law, Godfather and Friend
Gone too soon
Loved by many
Respected by all
The funeral service for Christopher will be held at St Christopher’s Cathedral, Manuka on Tuesday 25th of October 2016, commencing at 1.30pm
A private burial will follow.

Wednesday, 26 October 2016
Dear Tracey & family,
My heartfelt commiseration for your loss. Very fond memories of Chris to remember him by. With deepest sympathy and sorrow.
Tuesday, 25 October 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
All our love, Mark, Cindie, Isaac and Jordan Deeker
Tuesday, 25 October 2016
Jacky Pete Ben and Raf Upcroft
Monday, 24 October 2016
Australian Federal Police Association
Vale: Sergeant Christopher John Bird (AFP 7512)
It was with much sadness we received news today of the passing of Detective Sergeant Chris Bird after a protracted battle with cancer.
Birdy joined the job as an investigator in Sydney Office and for many years has been a fixture in ACT Policing. With a passion for uniform policing and bomb response he has been a mate to many and will be sorely missed.
We here at the AFPA have been proud to support Birdy and his family and our thoughts go out to Tracy and their kids at this difficult time.
The Story
Birdy, as he is well known around the AFP, is a Detective Sergeant in ACT Policing as well as a long serving member of the Bomb Response Team and the Disaster Victim Identification Team. In Birdy’s 25 years with the AFP he has worked nationally internationally and within community Policing. He’s been involved in major events including a number of overseas deployments and is well respected by anyone who has had the pleasure to work with him.
He’s been the bloke to turn up and help others in their time of need and now it’s time for us to help him. Birdy has dedicated the past 25 years to the AFP and now he and his family could do with your help.
In November 2014 Birdy was diagnosed with bowel cancer. In December 2014 and April 2015 Birdy had surgery and since then has undergone regular treatment including chemotherapy and radiation. He has battled his illness with dignity and courage and continues to work operationally despite his illness (albiet with a few days off each fortnight for treatment). Unfortunately in recent months he has been advised that his cancer is now stage 4 and terminal.
With all the positivity and dignity in the world, Birdy has continued to fight hard however his treatment is expensive and financially taxing.
The costs, both monetary and emotionally are taking their toll on the family. We want to raise money so the family have options as treatment gets more expensive. We want to raise money to relieve the bills that are piling up and give the Bird family quality time together, whether that means a trip away or money for whatever they choose when their income and more is being taken in treatment costs.
Please get behind this very dignified, proud (he hates we are doing this but we’ve told him to shut up!), resilient, caring mate of ours.
Thank you in advance!
Fundraiser Updates 2
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Many times in life it becomes extremely difficult to put into words exactly what you feel or what you want to say, now is one of those times.
The kids and I have always known how amazing Chris is and it has truly lifted our spirits seeing that so many others feel the same. We know that the times ahead are going to be rough in so many different ways, but the support, comments, donations, offers of help and all round kindness shown to us has helped us see we are not on our own.
It is daunting and heartbreaking to recognise how often time was taken for granted and the list of things that had been put off for a more convenient time. Then to be given the opportunity from others to escape this craziness for a little while, reduce some of the everyday stressors and to utilise the chance to just be together, is a gift I don’t know how to ever repay.
Time and Friends are precious commodities and we cherish them both
Thankyou
https://www.youcaring.com/chris-bird-553334
Man caught trying to beak into cars in Gungahlin apartment complex
Date: July 29 2015
Police arrested a man in a Gungahlin underground car park on Tuesday night after he was caught trying to break into cars.
ACT Policing said officers found the 35-year-old Scullin man hiding in a service area of an apartment complex on Gungahlin Place after a member of the public reported suspicious behaviour about 11.15pm.
The man was found with tools and items suspected to be stolen.
He was taken to Gungahlin Police Station and later charged with trespassing, going equipped for theft, possessing stolen property, providing a false name and attempting to escape custody.
The man will face the ACT Magistrates Court on Wednesday afternoon.
Gungahlin acting station sergeant Chris Bird praised the actions of the member of the public who called police.
“This person did the right thing – they saw something that looked suspicious and they called the police,” he said.
“Often people will assume that someone else will do something, but this person took it upon themselves to take action.
“If you see someone who looks suspicious, loitering near cars or looking into vehicles, someone you don’t usually see in your complex, then call the police.”
Sergeant Bird urged Canberrans to report car break-ins to police on 131 444, even if the car was unlocked or nothing was stolen.
Police have urged anyone who may have seen the incident in Gungahlin to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via act.crimestoppers.com.au
Information can be provided anonymously.
Woman robbed of handbag; witnesses sought
ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a robbery that occurred in Gungahlin this morning (Monday, 20 July).
Around 9am a woman was walking towards the Big W loading dock (opposite a public car park) in Gungahlin when a male person ran up behind her and grabbed her handbag.
A brief struggle occurred with the male threatening the woman before fleeing the scene with the woman’s handbag. He was last seen getting into a dark coloured vehicle, which sped off erratically turning left off The Valley Way and onto Gungahlin Drive.
Acting Station Sergeant Chris Bird from Gungahlin Station said this incident was a cowardly attack.
“ACT Policing treats all robberies seriously, but this type of incident where a member of the public is going about her daily business and is confronted in such a cowardly manner is disturbing. We’re calling on the public’s assistance to help us identify the offender,” Acting Station Sergeant Bird said.
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information that could assist police to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Information can be provided anonymously. We remind people they should not report crime information via our Facebook and Twitter pages.
https://www.policenews.act.gov.au/news/media-releases/woman-robbed-handbag-witnesses-sought



