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South West police remember fallen comrades

Kate FieldingSouth Western Times
South West Supt. Mick Sutherland lays a wreath during the National Police Remembrance Day Ceremony in Bunbury.
Camera IconSouth West Supt. Mick Sutherland lays a wreath during the National Police Remembrance Day Ceremony in Bunbury. Credit: Jon Gellweiler / South Western Times

South West police honoured their fallen comrades in a special ceremony in Bunbury this morning.

About 100 people packed out the Bunbury City Council chamber function room to pay their respects during the National Police Remembrance Day Ceremony.

South West district police Supt. Mick Sutherland reflects on those who have fallen in the line of duty at the Bunbury ceremony.
Camera IconSouth West district police Supt. Mick Sutherland reflects on those who have fallen in the line of duty at the Bunbury ceremony. Credit: Jon Gellweiler / South Western Times

The annual ceremony honours police who have died in the line of duty.

WA Police chaplain Keith Carmody told attendees this year’s ceremony marked 10 years since the last time he had to knock on the door of a family and deliver them “tragic news”.

An officer bares his police medals.
Camera IconAn officer bares his police medals. Credit: Jon Gellweiler / South Western Times

During the ceremony, South West district police Supt. Mick Sutherland acknowledged a number of family members who had lost loved ones on the force.

Forrest MHR Nola Marino lays a wreath at the ceremony.
Camera IconForrest MHR Nola Marino lays a wreath at the ceremony. Credit: Jon Gellweiler / South Western Times

“Our continued love and thoughts are with these families and many other police officers who have left us,” Supt. Sutherland said.

Bunbury mayoress Dr Robyn Morris and deputy mayor Brendan Kelly lay a wreath on behalf of Bunbury City Council.
Camera IconBunbury mayoress Dr Robyn Morris and deputy mayor Brendan Kelly lay a wreath on behalf of Bunbury City Council. Credit: Jon Gellweiler / South Western Times

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