I ( Ron Alexander ) worked with Bruce at the North Sydney Highway Patrol (1984 – 1987). In 1985, Bruce and I were selected to participate in the development of a trial (4 day) Anti-Terrorist driving course at the Police Driving School, St. Ives, as the Highway Patrol was used for mobile security details. The powers to be wanted to provide a higher level of protection for visiting Heads of State and NSW Governor.
Bruce was diagnosed with cancer sometime after that and later transferred to Engadine HWP. I understand that Bruce continued to work through his treatment, until he could no longer perform his duties, due to the illness.
When Bruce was on Roster, everyone wanted to work with him.
Bruce had an infectious smile, causing all who saw it to smile back. He was a loyal colleague and his word was his bond.
It was a sad day when he passed. His wife Judith Louise SPADARO only recently passed away, July 2017.
Kind regards,
Ron Alexander
Retd Sgt NSW Police
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Arthur John COX
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Arthur John COX
aka Archie
Late of Salt Ash, formerly Dubbo & Emu Plains
Redfern Police Academy Class # 120
New South Wales Police Force
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Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 15 September 1969
Senior Constable – appointed 15 December 1978
Sergeant – Retirement
Stations: ?, Tactical Response Group, St Marys – Retirement
Service: From? ? pre September 1969? to 9 June 1988= 19years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 10 September 1986
Born: 15 August 1949
Died on: Wednesday 19 July 2017 @ 5am @ Newcastle
Age: 67
Cause: complications after recent surgery for Cancer
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Monday 31 July 2017 @ 10am
Funeral location: The Chapel, Lake Macquarie Memorial Park, 405 Cessnock Road, Ryhope
Buried at: ?
Memorial located at: ?
Arthur John COX
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He shared the news that it was terminal just last month, a discovery that hit his young family hard.
“I feel so sad for my boys and Tanya [Broughton], my family and friends,” he shared on June 26.
“Not sure how long I’ve got peeps.
“Grab someone and give them a hug, doesn’t matter who it is. Cherish your time and everybody, love everybody.”
He was described as a big man with a big heart who had been in the army and served his country.
Bundaberg police officer Warren Broughton (right) with friend Heath Clayton.
Friend Heath Clayton mourned the mate he knew as “Yoda”.
“It is with a very heavy heart this morning that I learned of the passing of an old friend, Warren Broughton (Yoda),” Mr Clayton shared on social media.
“Yoda passed yesterday and will be well remembered and sorely missed.
“You were always a great friend, a guarantee you would put a smile on everyone’s face and a good man too all who had the pleasure of knowing you. Time for the long sleep my old friend.
“I will be thinking of you this day, with a heavy heart but of all the good times. Goodbye mate.”
Warren was a captain, Sunbowl champion and Queensland rep for the Logan City Bengals gridiron team in the early 90s, described by Harry Alderton as “one of the best teammates to have”.
“A leader in every sense,” Mr Alderton wrote.
“Tough as nails, attacking and aggressive and always having fun. He picked you up and made the game better.”
A funeral service will be held for Warren at 10am on Wednesday, July 26 at Des Allen Funeral Home, Phoebe Cres, Bundaberg.
A memorial service will be held for Warren at 2.30pm on Thursday, July 27 at Bundaberg PCYC.
The original Logan city Bengals will be having a reunion on July 30 “to celebrate Warren and continue to raise money for his kids’ future”.
NOTHING can replace a husband, father, brother and son but the family who is about to lose this said they were grateful.
Bundaberg police officer Warren Broughton has been fighting a long hard battle with skin cancer for three years.
After taking part in a drug trial and changing his lifestyle, the melanoma on his brain started to shrink.
Family and friends were filled with hope but after his last MRI scan he was given a terminal diagnosis.
On Monday the father-of-two shared the news with his fellow police officers.
“This morning I was told I have leptomeningeal disease from melanoma,” he said.
“Unfortunately this is a terminal diagnosis for me.”
He said he was in shock and he didn’t believe it.
“(I am) completely scared s**tless,” he said.
“I feel so sad for my boys and Tanya [Broughton], my family and friends.
“I’m angry and sad.”
He went on to say he wouldn’t give up fighting and would try anything to stop the cancer.
“They want to try a combination of some immuno therapies. Massive long shot but stupid not to try,” he said.
“Not sure how long I’ve got peeps.
TERMINAL DIAGNOSIS: Warren Broughton was given a terminal diagnosis and now wants to plan ahead for his sons.
“Grab someone and give them a hug, doesn’t matter who it is. Cherish your time and everybody, love everybody.”
His brother Ben Broughton has set up a donation page to help sons Damon, 6, and Luke, 3.
He said travelling to Brisbane every three months for specialist appointments, constant worry and the nightmare of waiting for endless test results, knowing any day could be the worst day of their lives, had taken its toll on the family, emotionally and financially.
The latest news was horrific and had hit the family hard.
“Warren is an active father who takes a keen interest in bringing up his two beautiful, energetic sons,” Mr Broughton said.
“He had hoped to see his boys grow up, play sports, graduate from school and create their own lives, but now Warren and Tanya have to face facts that this is unlikely.”
Mr Broughton is described as a big man with a big heart who had been in the army and served his country.
“He is a police officer contributing to the safety of his local community,” his brother said.
He said it was difficult to ask for assistance and Warren was normally the one wearing fancy dress, such as a Star Wars costume, to raise money for charities.
“Now it’s our turn to support Warren in his time of greatest need so that he, Tanya, Damon and Luke can spend their precious remaining time together without having to worry about the small stuff,” he said.
“Warren’s key concern is for the welfare and quality of life for his sons and wife.
“While illness makes our hearts stand still, the rest of life keeps rolling and making its demands on their time and resources.”
Memorial located at: A Memorial plaque is located at the Bowral Police Station. This plaque was unveiled and dedicated by John Faye – Premier of NSW on 14 July 1992
Richard directing traffic in Bowral in the 1980’s
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Richard was diagnosed with multiple Myeloma on the 27/11/91 and worked up until close to his death.
He was married to Sandra and had four daughters…Karen, Susan, Kerrie-Lyn ( who is currently a serving Sgt at Bowral Police Station with 27 years service ) and Gina .
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Sergeant Richard Reko
27.6.92
Loved & missed every day
Sandra and your loving family
Published in Southern Highland News on June 28, 2017
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Sandra REKO, widow of Richard, passed away – surrounded by their daughters, on Sunday 22 October 2017, aged 73.
May they both Rest in Eternal Peace.
REKO, Sandra Ann
Passed away surrounded by her family 22nd October, 2017.
Loving wife of Richard (Dec).
Dearly loved mother of Karen & Ian, Susan & David, Kerrie-Lyn and Gina.
A much loved grandmother, great grandmother, sister, sister in law, aunty, great aunty and friend.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service for Sandra to be held at St Stephens Anglican Church, Main Street Mittagong on Friday 27th October, 2017 Commencing at 2.00pm.
Interment will follow at Welby Cemetery.
02 4861 7351
Published in Southern Highland News on Oct. 25, 2017
RONAN:
WA POLICE UNION Members are invited to attend the Funeral Service for our late retired member Margaret Annette Ronan 5043 at St Cecilia’s Catholic Church Floreat on Tuesday (13.06.2017) at 10.30am. A Private Cremation will take place later.
Published in The West Australian on June 10, 2017
– See more at: http://www.westannouncements.com.au/obituaries/thewest-au/obituary.aspx?n=margaret-ronan&pid=185755434&fhid=14375&eid=sp_ommatch&eid=sp_ommatch#sthash.ybmDc1QG.dpuf
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RONAN (Margaret Annette): Of Wembley (formerly Subiaco).
Eldest daughter of Arnold (dec) and May (dec).
Devoted Sister of Colleen, Maureen and Sheila.
Passed away peacefully at the Jack Bendat Cancer Centre on Sunday (04.06.2017).
Remembered with love and always in our hearts.
May she rest in peaceFuneral Director Info
Published in The West Australian on June 7, 2017
Wednesday, 21 June 2017
We were so sorry to hear of Margaret’s passing. It is with sadness that we were away and couldn’t attend her funeral.
Rest peacefully dear Cousin. God be with you.
Love from Phyllys and Mike Donald.
Monday, 12 June 2017
RONAN (Margaret ):
Treasury of memories from SFX Geraldton Choir days and later as WPC. Sincere sympathies to Colleen, Maureen and families. Brian Webb
Published in: The West Australian
Saturday, 10 June 2017
RONAN (Margaret):
May you have roses and lavender… and angels to watch over you forever. xoxo
Published in: The West Australian
Saturday, 10 June 2017
RONAN (Margaret):
Thanks for your friendship and happy memories over the past years. Condolences to the family.
Glen, Lorna and family
Published in: The West Australian
Friday, 9 June 2017
RONAN (Margaret):
In loving memory of my dear friend and workmate, many happy memories. A beautiful lady taken too soon. Condolences to the family.
Ron White.
Published in: The West Australian
Friday, 9 June 2017
RONAN (Margaret ): Dear long time friend of Bernadette, Godmother to Peter-John. What a warm, sparkly, witty woman you were. You will be missed. Rest in Peace
Love
Bernadette, Sally and Peter Edmondson and families.
Published in: The West Australian
Thursday, 8 June 2017
RONAN (Margaret):
Valued and loved member of Soroptimist Int Canning District Club.
Rest in peace Margaret. We will miss you.
Published in: The West Australian
Thursday, 8 June 2017
RONAN (Margaret):
Happy memories of our school days at Nanson.
Love and sympathy to Colleen, Maureen and Sheila. The McDonnells
Published in: The West Australian
Wednesday, 7 June 2017
RONAN (Margaret):
In loving memory of my special friend. Wilma Currie.
Published in: The West Australian
Monday, 12 June 2017
RONAN (Margaret):
Rest in peace, Margaret. Condolences to Colleen, Maureen, Sheila and families. Fond memories of Margaret at family gatherings.
Darryl and Mia
Published in: The West Australian
Monday, 12 June 2017
RONAN (Margaret):
Sympathy to Colleen, Maureen, Sheila and families. Life time of happy memories including driving from Mullewa to Nanson in the late 40’s to celebrate Christmas with the Ronan family. Special niece of Bill and Ellie (both dec) and cousin of Anne, Kev (dec), Pat and Brian.
Published in: The West Australian
Saturday, 10 June 2017
RONAN (Margaret):
Remembered with affection as cousin kids when at Mullaloo Beach each summer and as Police Woman worker like Garry’s dad, Detective Sgt Callaghan.
Rest in peace
Mag. Garry and Marg.
Published in: The West Australian
Friday, 9 June 2017
RONAN (Margaret):
Treasured memories of a thoughtful and generous aunty to Nicole and Gavin, Megan and Rod, and beloved Aunty Marg to Lachie, Tom, Olivia and Joel.
Aunty Marg never arrived empty handed and wouldn’t hesitate to lend a hand.
A world traveller now at peace, remembered always.
Published in: The West Australian
Friday, 9 June 2017
RONAN (Margaret ): Thank you for your care and love over many years. I miss you so much. Now reunited with Mum and Dad.
In God’s care she will rest with love. Colleen
Published in: The West Australian
Thursday, 8 June 2017
RONAN (Margaret):
Passed away peacefully on Sunday 4.6.17 at SJOG Subiaco.
Thanks to the dedicated staff on Ward 35.
Devoted sister and Godmother of Sheila, sister-in-law to Keith (dec) and family.
Treasured memories
Always in our hearts
Published in: The West Australian
Thursday, 8 June 2017
RONAN (Margaret):
I will always treasure the last few special months with my sister Margaret.
Rest in peace.
Maureen.
Published in: The West Australian
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RONAN:
The Funeral Mass for Margaret Ronan of Wembley (formerly Subiaco) will be celebrated in St Cecilia’s Catholic Church, cnr Kenmore Crescent and Grantham Street, Floreat commencing at 10.30am on TUESDAY (13.06.2017).
Cremation will take place privately at a later time.
Vigil Prayers and Rosary will be recited in St Cecilia’s Catholic Church, cnr Kenmore Crescent and Grantham Street, Floreat at 4.00pm on MONDAY (12.06.2017).
The funeral of Sergeant John Windsor at the Christ Church Cathedral.
THERE was a potent message from the funeral yesterday of popular former Grafton policeman Sgt John Windsor … get your skin checked regularly for skin cancers.
Sgt Windsor’s two daughters Alison and Jenny told a packed Christ Church Cathedral their father, a devoted and loving family man, had died after a long battle with melanoma.
“We urge you all to see a doctor and get your skin checked,” they told the congregation.
They described their father as a simple man who enjoyed the simple things in life, someone who didn’t like crowds and never wanted to be the centre of attention.
“He was dedicated to his friends, his family and work,” they said.
“He always had a friendly g’day.”
They said he was a man of limited fashion sense, who wore trademark check shirts for 30 years and an Akubra hat, and loved to travel – with a particular fascination for Queensland.
He also had a deep appreciation of food and a soft spot for animals.
“He was a gentle soul who lived his life with integrity and honour,” they said.
Many of his former colleagues in the NSW Police Force, including many who are now retired, attended yesterday’s service and spoke of his dedication to serving people.
Coffs Clarence Local Area Police Commander Mark Holahan said that when he first arrived at the Grafton Police Station as a young constable in 1987, Sgt Windsor was a calming influence.
“He retired on January 9, 2009, having spent 37 years and 162 days in the service of New South Wales,” he said.
“Rest in peace, old friend, you have served your community to the best of your ability. Vale John Windsor.”
Another of his former colleagues, Senior Sergeant Chris Tuite, gave a list of words to describe Sgt Windsor.
He said he was loving, particularly of his two daughters and wife Margaret, his father Keith and the police.
“He loved coming to work and you could set your clock by him,” he said.
He was kind and never had a harsh word against anyone.
He was respectful and showed this with his dealings with his superiors and women.
And he was generous.
“He was always a gentleman in the true definition of the word,” Sen Sgt Tuite said.
