![]() In Adelaide, a memorial service will be held this morning at the Police Academy Wall of Remembrance, presided by Deputy Commissioner Linda Williams and attended by Minister for Police Joe Szakacs, defence sector, government, and emergency services representatives, and various support agencies, along with family members and friends of fallen SAPOL members. “National Police Remembrance Day affords an opportunity to reflect upon those who have fallen, recalling their unquestionable dedication to our profession and to our community.” “Today we take time from our regular duties to honour and remember police colleagues and comrades who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the execution of their duties,” Commissioner Grant Stevens said. More recently, we also remember Constable Anthony Woods from Western Australia Police, who tragically died on 11 June 2023 after allegedly being run down at a traffic stop, and Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary Sergeant Terry Giwaya, who was sadly shot and killed in the line of duty on 20 July 2023, at Oro Bay PNG when searching for armed insurgents. This year is especially sombre, as we remember Constables Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow of Tara Police Station, who both died on 12 December 2022 after being ambushed at Wiembilla, Queensland whilst on duty. National Police Remembrance Day memorial services will take place today throughout the state, honouring the 61 committed SAPOL members and their counterparts from various Australasian police jurisdictions who lost their lives while serving their communities. It is a day that holds significance for us all – sworn and unsworn staff of South Australia Police (SAPOL), retired members, families and other communities Australia-wide and beyond. Any additional sponsorships received beyond those used for the ceremony will be distributed to other locations.National Police Remembrance Day will be commemorated across Australia and the South West Pacific Region today to remember police officers who have made the supreme sacrifice while on duty, and honour their lasting legacy. *Please Note: Specific locations designated as "ceremonial-only" accept a limited number of sponsorships. ![]() So, what does it mean to sponsor a wreath? It means you have the opportunity to join a grateful nation in saying “thank you” to those who stepped up to serve. That volunteer will then “say their name” to ensure that the legacy of duty, service and sacrifice is never forgotten. ![]() ![]() It will then be sent to one of our participating locations, where a volunteer will place it on the marker of a hero. Your sponsorship will ensure that a wreath is hand-crafted of all-American balsam and hand-tied with a red velvet bow here in Columbia Falls, Maine. We can’t do that without your support, though. A wreath will be placed to honor an American hero at one of more than 3,700 participating locations this year on National Wreaths Across America Day. Your sponsorship will support the new and existing programs developed to share the mission. What does it mean to sponsor a wreath? It means you are supporting a yearlong mission to Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve and Teach the next generation the value of freedom. Did you know that Wreaths Across America now offers recurring sponsorships? You can select the occurrence and cancel or pause anytime! Register now by completing this form! ( )
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