In honour of National Police Remembrance Day, Gunnedah Mayor Jamie Chaffey was in Walcha last week to pay his respects to police officers and staff who paid the ultimate price in their service.

Mayor Chaffey was moved by the service and by remembering those who had given their lives whilst carrying out their duties.

“It’s humbling to remember those who gave their lives to protect the people of NSW,” Mayor Chaffey said.

“It’s very important for us to all remember those who work to safeguard our community, and take note that the work they do is incredibly important, but can also be incredibly dangerous.”

“We’re lucky to have these amazing people in our police force.” Mayor Chaffey said.

The service, held at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Walcha was held to commemorate those who lost their lives in service over the last year: Sergeant Geoffrey Graham Richardson, and Police accountant Curtis Shu Kei Cheng. Sergeant Richardson lost his life while on his way to attend an emergency in the Hunter Valley on 5 March this year, and Mr. Cheng was gunned down in front of Parramatta Police Station on 2 October 2015.

Attached is a photo of Mayor Jamie Chaffey with Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson, and Police Inspector Paul Johnson.

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