Robert Arthur BELL
Robert Arthur BELL
( late of Georges Hall )
aka Bob
New South Wales Police Force
[alert_yellow]Regd. # 17715[/alert_yellow]
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 12 September 1977
Constable – appointed 12 September 1978
Sergeant 2nd Class ( Shift Supervisor ) – retirement HOD
Stations: ?, VKG1 ( Sydney at the ‘Old Hat Factory’ = CIB ) 1976 – 77, , 21 Division, 3 Division ( 1980’s ), Radio Technician – NSW Crime Commission, Bankstown, Campsie, Burwood – HOD retirement
Service: From ?pre September 1977 to 3 August 2001 = 25 years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 22 July 1993
Born: 10 August 1949
Died on: Wednesday 8 June 2016 at Werrington Rwy Stn whilst videoing the Indian Pacific.
Cause: possible heart attack
Age: 65
Funeral date: Thursday 16 June 2016 @ 2pm
Funeral location: Woronora Crematorium, South Chapel
In lieu of flowers donations to Aspect Fundraising, PO Box 361, Forestville NSW 2087 would be appreciated.
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial at: ?
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It is reported that Rob was at Werrington Railway Station and collapsed. CPR was performed but was not successful.
May Rob forever Rest In Peace.
Bob was a keen amateur Radio operator, he also has a web site. www.airsearailroad.com where he dealt with anything to do with the forms of transport mentioned in the web site name.
At least one can say that Bob passed away doing what he loved filming the various trains “Indian Pacific” etc to put on his web site and “Youtube”.
Rob also wrote articles in ‘ On the airbands ‘ column in Australian Aviation magazine.
(known as Bob)
Late of Georges Hall. Cherished husband of Lynne. Much loved Dad of Carolyn, Peter, Christine and Rosemary. Father-in-law of Stephen and Matthew. Adored Pa of Zachary, Nicholas, Alexander, David, Joseph, Jacob, Emily, Jack and Holly. Brother to Rhonda. And a friend to many.
Heaven will be richer for the presence of his
loving soul.
Bob’s family and friends are warmly invited to attend his funeral service to be held at the South Chapel, Woronora Crematorium, Linden Street, Sutherland on Thursday June 16, 2016 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers donations to Aspect Fundraising, PO Box 361, Forestville NSW 2087 would be appreciated. –
Not too many people were of your calibre and were such a great leader and friend to so many. You influenced my career and supported me as my sergeant and as friend. You made us laugh and showed that a Sgt could be human after all. Those shifts watching the flight paths of planes at your desk and you trusting me in a cop car is still spoken of to this day and still makes me laugh. Lost but never forgotten.
Bob you will be missed, we will never forget your calm way to approach all situations.
Connie VK2CON and Yves VK2AUJ
A true gentleman.
Only just found out about the passing of an old mate. Bob you gave me the smarts, the humor and the faith to stick with the COPs at time I needed every bit of encouragement. Your knowledge of radio networks and how the ‘system’ worked gave me the best introduction to life in uniform a bloke would need. Your stories from years past have stuck with me – some of which I re-tell with a grin to anyone who’ll listen. We hunted down graffiti vandals, car thieves and hoodlums all over Campsie-Belmore; those were the days!
It is impossible to understand how some things happen and why but let me share this with you. About a year ago I came across an old cassette tape from VKG I had stored in a box of mementos from my days in the job. A single cassette which contained a recording of a pursuit Bob and I had been involved in. He was calling the details; I was driving. Wheels spinning, sirens whaling and anxious location and direction calls all captured as a moment in time. I played the tape to my three daughters who listened intently as I recalled every moment and how it felt. Thinking back to that moment I now wonder what made me come across the tape, to play it and to recall our mate for who he was; a great COP, great bloke and a great mate.
My sincere condolences Lynne. Bob went too soon. All the best for your future and would love to have a cuppa one day.
What can i say except that Bob was such an honorable man i find no words within myself to describe my feeling about his death.