THE 13th annual National Police Memorial Day was held on Sunday September 25, 2016, at St Paul’s Cathedral, London, and we were once again honoured to have our patron HRH The Prince of Wales attend.
Around 2,000 former colleagues and family members of fallen officers were present to celebrate the lives and honour the sacrifices of those that have died whilst on duty.
In addition to officers’ loved ones, the congregation included policing officials and representatives from around the UK, over 40 Chief Constables and Police and Crime Commissioners; senior figures from the Police Federation of England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and UK Home Secretary Amber Rudd MP.
This was the fifth year that HRH The Prince of Wales has attended the service, and he took the time to meet and talk with fallen officers’ loved ones at a private reception held in the magnificent crypt in St Paul’s Cathedral.
I haven’t heard if Caerphilly council was having local dedication services and if not may the councillors should think about one next year.
Andrew Nutt
Heolddu Road
Bargoed
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