National Police Remembrance Day

National Police Remembrance Day on September 29 marks the day the Queensland Police Service stops to honour its 139 officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Arguably one of the most important days on the policing calendar, National Police  Remembrance Day is a time for members of the Service and the community to remember, honour and say 'thank you' to the dedicated men and women who have died whilst on duty.

Candlelight vigils will be held on Wednesday, September 28 in Brisbane, Cairns, Gladstone, Gold Coast, Gympie, Rockhampton, Charleville and Toowoomba.

Blue Ribbons

Police officers, police liaison officers and staff members are encouraged to pay tribute by wearing a blue ribbon. Ribbons are available at all police stations around the state. Blue ribbons are free of charge but donations are greatly accepted as money received will go towards Queensland Police Legacy and Community Supporting Police.

History

National Police Remembrance Day has been held in Brisbane and in many regional centres throughout Queensland since 1989. It has now become a tradition for uniformed and plain clothes police officers, together with the Queensland Police Pipes & Drums, the Mounted Unit, Dog Squad and staff members to march through the streets of Brisbane to the church where the Remembrance Day Service is held. Police in many regional centres also hold similar services or marches through cities and country towns.

Police Remembrance Day is observed on September 29 as it marks the Feast of the Archangel, St Michael, who was always fighting evil.

Source:   http://www.police.qld.gov.au/aboutUs/commemoration/remembrance/default.htm   


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