As Father Mick Lowcock reminded those at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Thursday was the feast day of St Michael the Archangel, patron saint of soldiers, police and doctors.
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So September 29 was an appropriate day to celebrate Australian police remembrance day for those officers killed on duty serving their communities.
Mount Isa’s service was one of many services, marches and vigils held throughout Australia to remember those officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice for the community they served.
Good Shepherd Catholic church was filled with serving and retired officers, families, fellow emergency services workers, dignatories including Robbie Katter MP and deputy mayor Phil Barwick, and members of the community.
Superintendent Kev Guteridge said remembrance day was the most significant day in the police calendar and it honoured the ultimate sacrifice some officers had made in the line of duty as well as being an opportunity to support their colleages, families and friends in a tough situation.
Superintendent Guteridge said the day also honoured the bravery and courage shown by Queensland’s 12,000 police officers in their work every day.
One serving NSW officer died in the line of duty in the last 12 months, Sergeant Geoffrey Richardson, killed in a police pursuit. Blue ribbons in support of Police Legacy are available from police stations.