Raymond John McNISH ( Jnr )

aka  Ray

Original heading:  Unknown MALE VicPol member – suicide 1

VicPol Academy Squad 7 of 2004

Victoria Police Force

Regd. #   34557

Rank:  Commenced at Victorian Police Academy on 14 June 2004

Probationary Constable – appointed 29 October 2004

Leading Senior Constable

Stations:  ?, Campaspe region, Swan Hill, Echuca – death

Service:  From  14 June 2004  to  8 February 2016 = 11 years Service

Awards:  No find on It’s An Honour

Born:  5 May 1965

Died on:  8 February 2016 @ home in Moama, NSW

Cause:  Depression – Suicide – firearm to head ( non police issue )

( Ray was struggling with his Depression & had an appointment arranged for the day after his suicide )

Age:  50

Funeral date:  Friday  19 February 2016 @ 10am

Funeral location:  Dungula Events Centre, 69 Dungula Way, Echuca – Moama

Buried at:  Cremated

Wake:  Dungula Function Centre

 Memorial at:  ?

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Grieving widow says her policeman husband’s death was work-related,

takes Victoria Police to court

Posted 13 Dec 2017, 6:37am

 

A grieving Victorian widow has taken the state’s police to court in an attempt to prove her husband’s suicide was work-related.

Wendy McNish has spoken out for the first-time about the suicide of her husband Raymond McNish at Moama early last year.

The New South Wales Coroner has been examining the case but Mrs McNish has also taken legal action against Victoria Police.

Her lawyer Travis Fewster from Maurice Blackburn said his client was trying to prove Mr McNish’s psychological disturbance came about because of employment stress.

“We will be saying that at the time he took his life, he just did not know where to turn, what to do,” Mr Fewster said.

“It was absolutely work-related,” he said.

Mr Fewster said a medical report from a GP suggested Mr McNish had lost faith in society and was disenchanted.

“We have also got a suicide note that said he could no longer have any fun, he could not laugh and he was not smiling anymore,” he said.

“So we have got those things put together as well as the trauma he saw day and in day out and what we consider is a lack of support from some of the parties involved,” Mr Fewster said.

A country copper

A great country copper was how Wendy McNish described her late husband.

“He was a very diligent, thorough worker and he found he had put his hand up for help and that was not there,” she said.

He took his own life in February last year aged 50.

He was a senior constable based at Echuca in northern Victoria.

Victoria Police rejected Mrs McNish’s initial application for compensation, denying liability in December last year.  Now she has taken on the force and hopes it can make changes to better support staff and their families.

[code]“He felt alone and unsupported within his job,” Mrs McNish said.[/code]

She said she wanted the force to be more open-minded about mental health measures it could implement.

“Anything that helps them to cope with what they are seeing every-time they close their eyes has got to be a benefit and help them be more balanced,” she said.

“I’m not the only one out there that this is happening too,” she said.

“If I can help in any way I can then I will,” she said.

She said Mr McNish was affected by what he saw during his almost 12 years in the force.

Police tackle mental health issues

Victoria Police unveiled its three-year mental health strategy in August, which included a cultural leadership program.

Commissioner Graham Ashton said he wanted the force to do everything to protect, promote and preserve employees’ wellbeing.

Mr Ashton announced last month he was suffering from a fatigue-related illness and was taking sick leave.

At that time, he said he had always encouraged staff to speak up if they were struggling and to seek support as early as possible.

The Police Association, the union representing Victorian officers, said it was looking at how to encourage members facing a stigma to speak up. The secretary Wayne Gatt said he wanted to break down culture that stopped police from seeking help.

[code]”The stress that builds up over a long and challenging career makes for the perfect environment for mental health injuries to take hold,” he said.[/code]

“The Victorian Police has also been strengthening its support services that are available to our members and has the Police Association in terms of physical resources and people we can send out to assist members when they need help.

Wayne Gatt said some members had taken their own lives this year.

“I’ve been to two funerals this year of members who have lost their lives,” he said.

“It’s so critically important that we have adequate ways of providing appropriate diagnosis, delivering appropriate support services and getting help to members as soon as they put their hand up,” he said.

Mrs McNish acknowledged Victoria Police had some focus on mental health but she said she was unsure if it was on the right path.

“For me, I don’t think counselling and psychology is the only answer,” she said.

“I think there is more than one avenue that can be taken with regard to mental health,” Mrs McNish said.

“I look at natural therapies because that’s where I’ve got the main healing and benefits for me,” she said.

She said she just wanted acknowledgement from Victoria Police.

“I think they need to speak with widows and families who have lost and find if there are some common threads in there that we can pull together … so changes can be made in the right direction because like I said, it’s not a one-size-fits-all scenario,” she said. Mrs McNish also said treatment options could go further.

[code]”The counselling side of things and the support that is there, is really only just ticking the boxes,” she said.[/code]

She said conversations about suicide were becoming more widespread but there was still work to be done.

“I’ve seen people shy away from me,” Mrs McNish said.

“Even friends of 10 years have crossed the street who are work colleagues of Ray’s, you know that’s disappointing,” she said.

“I don’t want to normalise it, I just want to open the doors so that the conversations can flow and people can be understood,” she said.

“That’s been a real difficult thing for me to understand that people don’t want to or are not prepared to talk about it,” Mrs McNish.

“The more we get it out there, it just makes it easier for people,” she said.

“Sadly I’m not going to be the last one that goes through this,” Mrs McNish said.

“If you can’t open up to people and for them to at least hear you out, it makes it really difficult to move forward,” she said.

Victoria Police said in recent years, it had completed an organisation-wide mental health review and done significant work to improve the culture and support services around mental health.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-12-13/widow-of-cop-speaks-out-about-suicide/9249808?pfmredir=sm

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Echuca police officer’s widow sues force

THE widow of an Echuca policeman who took his own life a year ago is suing the Victoria Police.

In a writ lodged in the Country Court Wendy McNish is claiming her husband “sustained personal injury and death” throughout his career, which was caused or contributed to by the force’s breach of duty to him.

Leading Senior Constable McNish had always wanted to be a policeman but did not actually begin his career until he was 39.

Eleven years later he was dead after a career which saw him work in stations around the Campaspe region, in undercover and had been the key investigator in recovering more than $1 million in stolen farming machinery.

The issue of mental health among officers made headlines in February last year after three Victoria Police members committed suicide in the first six weeks of 2016, including Ray McNish.

Now his widow is seeking compensation under the Accident Compensation Act, claiming she was dependent on her husband’s earnings at the time he died.

Mrs McNish is seeking unspecified damages.

The Herald Sun reports today that since 2000 five officers have died in the line of duty – but 19 more have died at their own hand.

In 2006, while based at Swan Hill, Ray McNish was awarded for his efforts in dealing with family violence through “exceptional listening skills, an empathetic approach and thorough investigation of family violence incidents.

The paper said between July 2010 and June 2015 WorkCover accepted 482 mental injury claims from Victoria Police and rejected 500.

It might have been a late start in blue but Dissa was a born copper. He worked in uniform, he worked undercover, even got to mix police work with his other great passion – farming – in a case which saw him help recover more than $1 million worth of stolen agricultural machinery.

But in the end it was most likely the job he loved that in part had failed him — to what extent no-one will ever really know.

Ground down by a depression so dark and so insidious that in the end it would all be more than he could live with.

At the time of his death the Riverine Herald reported Ray McNish was the tangible tip of an unseen iceberg paralysing many of those on our emergency services frontline.

Police, fire fighters, ambulance crews, search and rescue – they’re all vulnerable to the horrors and tragedy to which they are so frequently exposed on our behalf.

And they are committing suicide, or attempting to, in greater numbers, frightening numbers.

Or broken by post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, or crushing variations of either/or, baling out of careers they love before they checked out of life – for good.

The ripple effect on families, friends and colleagues spans generations – from victim to their parents, their partners and their children.

These men and women give their all in careers where they are frequently all that stands between society and social chaos.

Yet are forced to haggle, sometimes for years, for the most meagre financial recognition of the load they carry.

Governments of all persuasions are prepared to see them as numbers on a spreadsheet rather than the increasingly irreplaceable assets they are; real people whose very wellbeing – mentally and physically – is being eroded on a daily basis.

And in the end Ray McNish joined a line that sadly is already too long, and threatening to become much longer.

A human tragedy, which in Ray McNish’s case, was played out in tributes and tears at Dungula Function Centre last February.

THE wife of a well-loved country cop who died in tragic circumstances a year ago is suing Victoria Police.

Wendy McNish, whose “soulmate”, Leading Senior Constable Ray McNish, 50, died on February 8 last year, accuses the force of breaching its duty to her husband, who took his own life.

In a writ lodged in the County Court, Ms McNish claims her husband “sustained personal injury and death throughout” his career which was caused or contributed to by the force’s breach of duty to him.

Ms McNish is claiming compensation under the Accident Compensation Act, saying she was dependant on her husband’s earnings at the time of his death.

Ms McNish and her lawyer declined to comment on Tuesday. The action is the latest by grieving families of dead police, with the Herald Sun revealing last April that the fiancée of another officer ( Robert John SMITH ) was suing after her partner shot himself at Boronia Police Station with his service firearm after complaining of being bullied and harassed.

Since 2000, five Victoria Police officers have died in the line of duty, but 19 more have died by their own hand.

It is understood Leading Senior Constable McNish’s death did not occur at work or involve a police firearm.

Based at Echuca, he was a popular officer on both sides of the Murray River and was farewelled with a police guard of honour in the presence of Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton.

“No farewells were spoken. No time to say goodbye. You were gone before we knew it. And only God knows why. Forever in our hearts, love you always. Until we meet again. Your suffering is now over”, a family death notice read.

In 2006, while based at Swan Hill, then-Senior Constable McNish was awarded for his efforts in dealing with the complex issue of family violence, through his “exceptional listening skills, an empathetic approach and thorough investigation of family violence incidents”.

A colleague from NSW paid tribute to “not only a fellow police officer but a mate & a true loving caring person”.

He posted: “To my very close friend Wendy my heart breaks for you, you & Ray have been true friends to me helping me with my PTSD I just wish I could have known Ray’s pain so I could have been there for Ray.”

Ms McNish is seeking unspecified damages.

A police spokeswoman said the force took the welfare of its employees seriously and had made a priority of addressing mental health issues, including adopting all 39 recommendations from a mental health review last year.

Between July, 2010 and June, 2015 WorkCover accepted 482 mental injury claims from Victoria Police and rejected 500, including 241 resulting from harassment and bullying, 252 for work pressure, 167 sparked by traumatic events and 54 due to occupational violence.

A WorkSafe spokesman said: “WorkSafe is continuing its inquiries into the death of Mr McNish. As such it would be inappropriate to comment further.”

Over the past five years, 1037 mental injury claims have been made by Victoria Police members.

A National Coronial Information System report on Intentional self-harm among emergency service personnel in 2015 found that of the of the 62 police suicides in Australia between July 1, 2000, and December 2012, 25 shot themselves — 23 with their service-issued firearm.

A 2015 Victorian Coroners Prevention Unit report into suicide rates among workers in key professions found the annual suicide rate among Victoria police was 10 per 100,000.

If this article causes you distress or if you require help or information, police employees can call Welfare Services confidentially 24 hours 7 days a week on (03) 9247 3344, and other members of the community can call Lifeline on 131 114 or Beyondblue on 1300 224 636

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/law-order/wife-of-echuca-cop-who-died-in-tragic-circumstances-sues-victoria-police/news-story/b41ddde6e45ff3a7e6693d491b9f72f2

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Echuca police pause

The Riverine Herald

22 February 2016

Ray McNish waited until he was 39 to fulfil a childhood dream – and become a policeman.

Barely 11 years later about 1000 people, many of them police and former police, alongside family and friends, gathered in Echuca – Moama to attend his funeral.

The man affectionately dubbed Dissa ( as in disarray ) had taken his own life.

He had lived the dream, and he loved the job.  Everyone said so, and they all meant it.

It might have been a late start in blue but Dissa was born copper.  he worked in uniform, he worked undercover, even got to mix police work with his other great passion – farming – in a case which saw him help recover more than $1 million worth of stolen agricultural machinery.

But in the end it was most likely the job he loved that in part had failed him – to what extent no-one will ever really know.

Ground down by a depression so dark and so insidious that in the end it would all be more than he could live with.

A state which, in true Dissa style, he largely kept from those who knew him best, those who loved him most.

Ray McNish is the tangible tip of an unseen iceberg paralysing many of those on our emergency service frontline.

Police, fire fighters, ambulance crews, search and rescue – they’re all vulnerable to the horrors and tragedy to which they are so frequently exposed on hour behalf.

And they are committing suicide, or attempting to, in greater numbers, frightening numbers.

Or broken by post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, or crushing variations of either / or, bailing out of careers they love before they check out of life – for good.

The ripple effect on families, friends and colleagues spans generations – from victim to their parents, their partners and their children.

These men and women give their all in careers where they are frequently all that stands between society and social chaos.

Yet are force to haggle, sometimes for years, for the most meagre financial recognition of the load they carry.

Governments of all persuasions are prepared to see them as numbers on a spreadsheet rather than the increasingly irreplaceable assets they are; real people whose very wellbeing – mentally and physically – is being eroded on a daily basis.

And in the end Ray McNish joined a line that sadly is already too long, and threatening to become much longer.

A human tragedy finally played out in tributes and tears at Dungula Function Centre on Friday – and the ripples keep on spreading.

Riverineherald.com .au

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Man to front court accused of farm thefts

Updated 23 Feb 2012, 2:58pm

A 55-year-old man has been charged with stealing farm machinery from properties in northern Victoria.

Detectives say they found about $500,000 worth of stolen equipment when they searched five properties in the Bamawm region, south of Echuca, on Tuesday.

Senior Constable Ray McNish says the investigation has been a focus for local police.

“It certainly has. It’s been probably well over 12 months now and it’s still an ongoing investigation at this stage,” he said.

A Bamawm man was arrested and charged with theft and handling stolen goods.

He was released on bail and is due to face the Echuca Magistrates Court in April.

Victorian police have increased their focus on farm thefts in recent months, with the establishment of rural crime taskforce.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-23/man-to-front-court-accused-of-farm-thefts/3846800

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Echuca assault accused bailed

A MELBOURNE man who police allege drove to Echuca, bound his father’s partner with duct tape, assaulted her and robbed the house, was granted bail yesterday.Mustafa Hadis, 20, of Meadow Heights, faced the Bendigo Magistrates Court on several charges, including intentionally causing serious injury and theft yesterday.

The court heard Hadis had been estranged from his father since the age of two and had recent attempts at contact rebuffed.

Detective Senior Constable Ray McNish said Hadis had attended his father’s house twice in the week leading up to the attack. The first time he was told his father wished to have no further contact with him, the second his father was not home.  Detective McNish said two days later, on January 18, Hadis and two co-accused attached stolen number plates to a car and again drove to Echuca, parking some distance from the victim’s address. “The victim was home alone in bed and at about 7am was awoken to see Hadis standing outside her bedroom window,” he said. Detective McNish said when the 58-year-old victim went outside to confront Hadis, he grabbed her and tried to pull her back inside, causing her to fall to the ground. He said Hadis then called out for help from his co-accused and they dragged the victim inside where they struck her face and arms with a rubber mallet. “Once inside, the victim’s hands were bound with packing tape, she also had her mouth and head covered to quell her screaming,” Detective McNish said.  He said Hadis and the two co-accused then stole a large amount of jewellery and two mobile phones.  He said the victim feared for her life, especially when one of Hadis’ co-accused took a knife from the kitchen.  “The victim was taken to hospital with injuries to her head requiring stitches, severe swelling to her hand and bruising to her arms and legs,” he said.  Detective McNish said the attack was a “premeditated act” with the men pre-packing the tape, mallet, screwdrivers and gloves. The court heard Hadis made full admissions when later arrested and interviewed by police, saying he felt hurt by his father and “emotionally rejected”.  Hadis’ bail application was opposed by police, but his defence counsel said it was important her client was released as he was the sole carer of his mother.  Hadis was bailed, with strict conditions, to appear at the Bendigo Magistrates Court for a committal mention on April 4.

http://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/74482/echuca-assault-accused-bailed/

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Police honoured for work in combatting family violence

Release date: Sat 28 October 2006

Last updated: Wed 1 November 2006

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Unnamed male who suicided the week pre 11 February 2016.

This officer who died this week was from Echuca police station, but ended his life at a house in Tocumwal, a small town in NSW about 110 kilometres to the north-east.

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Two Victoria Police officers take their own lives in a week

McNISH Raymond John Jnr

VP34557 Age 50 years Of Echuca.

Tragically taken on February 8, 2016.

Dearly loved husband and soulmate to Wendy.

Adored father to Matthew,

father-in-law to Sarah and loving Bop (Pop) to Halle.

Loving only son of Ray and Dot,

brother to Susan and Karen,

brother-in-law to Barry,

uncle to Maddison, Alisha, Laura, Sarsha, Brandan and Danielle.

No farewells were spoken. No time to say goodbye. You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why.

Forever in our hearts, love you always.

Until we meet again.

Your suffering is now over.

Now at Peace

Funeral to be advised.

See later edition of Herald Sun for details.

Greg Callander posted a condolence

Today  ( 19 January 2017 )

May you forever be Resting In Peace https://police.freom.com/raymond-john-mcnish/

Maddison, Alisha and Laura Cook lit a candle

Sunday, August 14, 2016

Missing you every day Gar xxx

Roger Cotton posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Dear Wendy , Matt & family, it it with the deepest sadness that we write our condolences to you on the tragic passing of a dear and wonderful person – our friend Ray. It has been some years since we have caught up, but he was always in our mind and hearts and we just picked up where we left off – true friend ! We have fond memories of our friendship and wish you and Matt the strength to carry on. Please if you are in the area, call in and see us, we will miss him dearly – Love from Rene and Roger xoxo

Kirsten Kruse posted a condolence

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Sue, Dot and Ray and families, my arms are wrapped around you at this impossibly difficult time. You are in my thoughts and heart. I immediately remember Raymond’s warm, infectious smile. Hold each other tight. Love to you, Kruse xxx

Michelle Wilton posted a condolence

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Be strong today. Was truly shocked and devestated to hear about Ray. Deepest condolences Michelle I hope your at peace now cous. Xo

Bill Casey posted a condolence

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Dear Ray, Dot, Susan and Karen, My sincerest condolences for the passing of Ray. A great bloke who made growing up in Gippsland all the more worthwhile. regards, Bill

Martin James VEAL

Previously recorded as:  Unknown MALE VicPol member – suicide 3 

aka  Marty VEAL

Victoria Police Force

Regd. #   30157

Rank:  Training – Academy April 1994 – August 1994

Sergeant – appointed June 2009

Stations:  Coburg GD’s ( August 1994 – July 2002 ),

Melbourne City Police Station – Senior Constable on GD’s ( July 2002 – March 2007 ),

Heidelberg – GD’s ( March 2007 – June 2009 ),

Information System and Security Command ( Sgt on the Criminal Justice Enhancement Program – June 2009 – December 2010 ),

Operations Response Unit ( Specialist Duties – December 2010 – September 2011 ), 

Victoria Police Air Wing ( September 2011 – March 2013 ), 

LEAP Management Unit then Business Readiness & Transition Unit – assigned to LEDR Mk 2 project ( March 2013 – 1 June 2015 )

Service:  From  4 April 1994  to  1 June 2015 = 21+ years Service

Awards: Victoria Police Service Medal with 20 year clasp

National Police Medal – posthumously awarded at his funeral – 9 June 2015

No find on It’s An Honour

Born:  Wednesday 11 December 1968

Died on:  Monday 1 June 2015  about 5 a.m.

Cause:  Depression – Suicide – shot with Service weapon – on Sick Leave at the time

Age:  46 years, 5 months, 21 days

Funeral date:  Tuesday  9 June 2015 @ 2pm

Funeral location:  Great Hall, The Centre Ivanhoe,

275 Upper Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe, Victoria

Buried at:  Cremated

 Memorial at:  ?

MARTY is NOT mentioned on the National Police Wall of Remembrance ( 3 Dec 2022 ) *NEED MORE INFO

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

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Troubled police database blamed for officer’s death

THE force’s trouble-plagued LEAP database has been blamed for the death of a senior officer in a damages claim against the state lodged on behalf of his two young sons by their mother.

After 21 years on the force Sergeant Martin “Marty” Veal, 46, took his own life on June 1, 2015, using a police gun obtained a day before against force protocols.

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Eulogy:

Good Afternoon, my name is Damian Downie ( Sen Sgt ) and today I would like to take you through the service history of Sergeant Martin Veal or as we all knew him, Marty.

Firstly I would like to say that it was an honour and a privilege to manage and work with Marty over the last 2 and half years.

In April 1994 Marty began his career as a recruit at the Victoria Police Academy.

From August 1994 through to 2002 Marty worked in the Coburg area as a Constable performing general duties.   In that time the Superintendents comments on Marty’s work performance were:

“A team player who will be an asset to his next station.” and

“A professional, conscientious, effective and efficient member who is an asset to the Force and displays potential for promotion”

The reasons behind these comments were Marty’s excellent work ethic and his tenacious nature.  In May 2000 while working at Coburg Police Station, Commander Peter Graham commended Marty for his good work in that:

“After an armed robbery on Pascoe Vale Road Marty used his local knowledge of the area to predict in advance the escape route of the offenders in which Marty arrested both of the offenders, recovered the knife used in the armed robbery and the victims cash.”

In July 2002, Marty transferred to Melbourne City Police Station as a Senior Constable performing general duties.  In that time the Superintendents comment on Marty’s work performance was:

“A well conducted member whose work performance was above satisfactory.”

In March 2007 Marty transferred to Heidelberg Uniform performing general duties.  In that time the Superintendents comment on Marty’s work performance was:

“An efficient, mature and hard working member whose work performance was above average.”

Testament to this:

In May 2007 while at Heidelberg Marty was recognised for his good work in arresting a rapist and preserving the crime scene that supported the conviction of the offender, and showing the diversity of Marty’s skills.

In that same month Marty was at the scene of an accident where one of the drivers forwarded a letter of thanks to the Officer in Charge of Heidelberg.  The lady involved in the car accident wanted to thank Marty for his professionalism and support.

In June 2009 Marty was promoted to Sergeant and transferred to one of the most innovate IT projects at the time, being the Criminal Justice Enhancement Program.  Marty was an asset to the project with his extensive operational knowledge and problem solving skills.  Marty’s efforts helped to deliver enhancements to the way Victoria Police managed offenders and communicated with other government departments.

In December 2010 Marty transferred to the Operations Response Unit where he performed specialist duties such as assisting local police with public safety, road policing and crime reduction.

In September 2011 Marty had the opportunity and transferred to the Victoria Police Air wing.  Marty was involved in a range of specialist activities including:

• Aerial observation and tactical assistance for ground units.
• Crime prevention and detection with regular patrols of metropolitan Melbourne.
• Supporting ground units involved in pursuits
• Search and Rescue missions

In March 2013 Marty transferred to what was then the LEAP Management Unit, and then on to the Business Readiness and Transition Unit.  When Marty transferred we identified that he had an extensive operational, IT and specialist services knowledge.  As a result of this knowledge Marty was assigned to the LEDR Mk2 Project.  I met Marty when he commenced at the LEDR Mk2 Project and over the next 2 and half years it was my pleasure to work with him.

In his role on the LEDR Mk2 Project Marty was instrumental in delivering an IT system that benefits operational members and people in the Victorian Community.  I was always impressed with Marty’s work ethic, his problem solving skills and dedication to supporting operational members.

Marty has been awarded the Victoria Police Service Medal with 20 year clasp, National Medal and the National Police Medal of which he will be awarded posthumously today.

Marty was a team player and he will be missed by me, people in our office and the Victoria Police community.

On behalf of Victoria Police and the Information, Systems and Security Command we’d like to express our deepest condolences and sympathy to the Veal family and their loved ones.

Thank You.

VEAL, Martin James

VEAL.

A Service to celebrate the life of Martin James Veal will be held in the Great Hall, The Centre Ivanhoe, 275 Upper Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe, on TUESDAY (June 9, 2015) commencing at 2.00 p. m.

Private Cremation

No flowers by request.

Donations to beyondblue will be appreciated.

Funerals

Published in Herald Sun on 05/06/2015

Supporting Notices

 

VEAL. Martin. It is with heavy hearts the Old Ivanhoe Grammarians Football Club family record the tragic passing of our dear friend and life member Marty. Premiership captain, coach and administration secretary.

Always there for his mates and willing to do whatever was asked of him.

Sadly missed.

All at OIGFC offer our deepest sympathy to the family.

Rest in Peace Marty. You will always be a respected and loved member of the OIGFC family.

Obituaries

Published in Herald Sun on 05/06/2015

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VEAL Martin James

Sergeant 30157

Assistant Commissioner Wendy Steendam, Officers and Employees of the Information, System and Security Command Victoria Police Force, regret the tragic death of their colleague and offer their deepest sympathy to his family.

Obituaries

Published in Herald Sun on 05/06/2015

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VEAL. Martin. The President, Executive and Members of The Police Association mourn the passing of Sergeant Veal and extend their deepest sympathy to his family.

At Rest

Obituaries

Published in Herald Sun on 04/06/2015

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VEAL. Martin. The Committee, Members and Supporters of the Banyule Cricket Club are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of our friend and member, Martin Veal.

A talent unequaled on the field matched by your incredible passion and love for the club. In recent years your leadership of our 3rd X1 premiership team was inspirational and a generation of juniors call the Banyule Cricket Club home thanks to your dedication as our Junior Manager.

Our love and prayers are with Michelle, Cooper and Spencer. Deepest condolences to our Life Members John, Dorothy, David and Tim together with Chris and all families.

Rest in Peace Marty Your memory will remain always

Obituaries

Published in Herald Sun on 04/06/2015

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VEAL Martin James

Sergeant 30157

The Chief Commissioner, Officers and Employees of the Victoria Police Force regret the tragic death of their colleague and offer their deepest sympathy to his family

Obituaries

Published in Herald Sun on 03/06/2015

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http://tributes.heraldsun.com.au/notice/164242043

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Richard Evans (Former VAFA President)

On Tuesday night I attended a gathering at Chelsworth Park, home of the Old Ivanhoe Grammarians’ Football Club.

It was an impromptu gathering called by the President Kevin McLean. At very short notice, the Club came together to honour a former Captain and leader of the club, Martin (Marty) Veal.

Married for some fourteen years, with two young sons, Martin, a Policemen, his life ended tragically on Monday morning, the first day of a very cold winter.

Upon hearing this tragic news, the Club decided to invite all associated with it to meet at Chelsworth Park; come together and try to work out how such a tragedy could occur and how best to deal with the human emotions. A committee man, Dan Bodycoat, himself a Police officer and grief/trauma counsellor addressed all present.

Why you might ask am I relating this sad event to you?

For many years whilst privileged to be part of the VAFA Board I stressed on many occasions our Association was more than a football competition. We are a mixture of clubs; men and women, who by their association are uniquely placed to embrace each other in circumstances that I have described where we can support, console, show concern, and offer our help and love to those most in need of it.

I know Management and Board are across many of the issues, such as depression, confronting people in our clubs . In your position you are able to “strengthen our arm” in dealing with such issues and showing leadership.

Last evenings’ experience whilst sad was uplifting, to see over ninety young men and women embrace each other and share a sad burden that had befallen them and their club and to find comfort in each other’s company. I urge you all Management and Board, players and supporters, as you steer the future, to even further cement links and ties with everyone in the VAFA; embrace them, hear their story and always be there for them.

If you or anyone you know need to talk, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14. The VAFA and the player led initiative Thick and Thin encourage all in the VAFA community to #StartTheConvo if you or anyone in your circle need to talk. 

http://www.vafa.com.au/featured/old-ivanhoe-starttheconvo-in-wake-of-tragedy/

Two Victoria Police officers take their own lives in a week

Murray John GARDEN

aka   Joe

Joined NSW Police Force via NSW Police Cadet system on Monday 2 February 1976

Cadet #  3221

Redfern Police Academy Class  157

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  17762

Rank: NSW Police Cadet – commence 2 February 1976 ( aged 17 years, 2 months, 9 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 24 November 1977 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 0 days  )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )

Detective Constable 1st Class – appointed 24 November 1982

Senior Constable – appointed 24 November 1986

Final Rank:  ?

Stations:  ?, Mossman, Mudgee ( G.D’s then ‘ A ‘ List Detectives), Dubbo – death

Service:  From  2 February 1976  to  ? ? ( 1990’s )

Awards:  ? National Medal – granted 15 January 1996 ( can’t verify this is the same person )

Born:  Monday  24 November 1958

Died on:  Saturday 24 May 1997

Cause:  Suicide – (1) Attempted – unsuccessful Drug over dose  ( 2 ) Committed – Police revolver

Age:  38 years, 6 months, 0 days

Event location:  Dubbo – at home

Funeral date:  ?

Funeral location:  ?

Buried at:  plaque in a rose garden at Western Districts Memorial Park, Boothenba Rd, Dubbo, NSW

 Memorial at:  ?

JOE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance, nor the Remembrance Wall, Sydney Police Centre, Surry Hills ( last checked Oct 2022 )  * BUT SHOULD BE

 Funeral location:  ?

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

Olly ISAAC

Queensland Police Force – Public Servant

Regd. # ?

Rank:  Public Servant

Stations:  ?

Service:  From  ?  to  16 March 2016 = ? years Service

Awards:  ?

Born:  ? ? ?, New Zealand

Died on:  Wednesday  16 March 2016

Cause:  Depression – Suicide

Age:  ?

Funeral date:  Wednesday  23 March 2016 @ 10am

Funeral location:  Broadwater Road Uniting Church
481 Broadwater Road Mansfield, Qld, 4122

Buried at:  ?

 Memorial at:  ?

OLLY is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance  *NEED MORE INFO

 Funeral location: 

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

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16 MARCH 2016:

Ladies and Gents,

It is with heavy hearts that we report the death of a serving QPS member today.  Our deepest condolences to family, friends and the entire Centenary Patrol Group in Brisbane. We understand that your friend and colleague was a highly valued and extremely well thought of member of your team.

To all directly involved, we cannot ease your pain but rest assured that our thoughts, and those of all your blue brothers and sisters nation wide are with you now…

Elliott Peter WATT

Western Australia Police Force

Regd. # ?

Rank:  Sergeant

Stations:  ?, Kondinin, Collie ( acting OIC ) – death

Service:  From  ? ? ?  to  22 December 2008 = 15 years Service

Awards:  ?

Born:  31 July 1972

Died on:  22 December 2008

Cause:  Suicide – Service firearm – in the Station Armoury

Age:  36

Funeral date:  ?

Funeral location:  ?

Buried at:  ?

 Memorial at:  ?

Date of Inquest:  13 – 16 February 2012

 Date of Inquest finding:  20 March 2012

ELLIOTT is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance  * BUT SHOULD BE

 Funeral location:  ?

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

Police officer’s death not suspicious: police

Updated 24 Dec 2008, 7:20am

Police from the internal affairs unit are investigating the death of an officer at the Collie Police Station, south of Perth.

Sergeant Elliott Watt was found dead in the armoury room of the station yesterday.

Police say he shot himself with a police issued firearm.

Speaking outside the station this morning, Commissioner Karl O’Callaghan said local officers were shocked.

“This has affected all of the police officers and their families,” he said.

“It’s a very a tragic situation that’s occurred at a difficult time of the year when we’re moving up to Christmas.”

Sergeant Watt was the second in charge at the station and had been in Collie for 12 months.

He leaves behind a wife and four children, aged 11, five, three and 18 months.

His death is not been treated as suspicious, and his fellow officers are being offered counselling.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2008-12-23/police-officers-death-not-suspicious-police/248500

Coronial inquiry into police officer’s suicide

Updated 13 Feb 2012, 8:40pm

Map: Collie 6225

The Perth Coroner’s Court has heard that exposure to a number of critical incidents, including fatalities, could have contributed to a police officer’s suicide.

The Coroner has begun an inquiry into the death of Elliot Peter Watt, 36, at the Collie police station in 2008.

Sergeant Watt, who was the acting officer-in-charge of the station, had four sons.

His body was discovered in the station’s armoury alongside his police-issue firearm.

The Coroner is investigating what impact the daily access to firearms had on the sergeant and whether WA police had adequate mental health safety checks in place.

His wife, Emma Watt, told the court her husband was deeply affected by his work.

Mrs Watt told the inquiry her husband’s mental health started to deteriorate when he was stationed in Kondinin and he had to attend a number of critical incidents with limited or no back up.

She said these included a serious car accident involving children, a farmer’s suicide and an unsuccessful attempt to resuscitate a footballer.

Mrs Watt said he was never offered counselling by WA Police and bottled up his emotions.

Earlier today, the court was told Internal Affairs investigated Sergeant Watt’s death and found there was no single work related incident that triggered his death.

The family’s lawyer said the critical incidents were just as likely to contribute to the suicide as any family problems.

The inquiry also heard Sergeant Watt was depressed in the the years leading up to his death and was looking for another job.

The inquest continues tomorrow.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-13/coronial-inquiry-into-police-officer27s-suicide/3827158

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/burden-too-much-to-bear-for-policeman-who-shot-himself/story-e6frg6nf-1226271242316

Coroner calls for police wellness checks

Posted 10 Mar 2012, 12:13pm

The Police Union says it is unfortunate the suicide of a police officer had to be the catalyst for reform in WA’s police service.

The coronial inquest into the death of Acting Senior Sergeant Elliott Watt concluded yesterday.

Sergeant Watt shot himself at the Collie Police Station in 2008.

Coroner Alistair Hope has recommended WA police conduct annual health and wellness reviews on every police officer in the State.

The President of the Police Union Russell Armstrong says more resources are needed.

“Not enough staff within health and welfare, four clinical psychologists for nearly 6000 people and we’re dealing with 24/7 critical incidents,” he said.

“And that is not enough staff, so it’ll have to be resourced and resourced very quickly.

“It’s long overdue and should have been put in place a long time ago,” he said.

WA police are yet to review the recommendations.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-03-10/mental-health-checks-for-police/3881424

Office of the State Coroner, Western Australia – Annual report – 2011 – 2012

Elliott Peter WATT

The  State  Coroner  conducted  an  inquest  into  the  death  of  Elliott  Peter  Watt  (the  deceased) with  an  Inquest  held  at  Perth  Coroner’s  Court  on  13‐16  February  2012.  The  State  Coroner found  that  death  occurred  on  22  December  2008  at  Collie  Police  Station,  Collie,  as  a  result  of gunshot wound to the head in the following circumstances ‐

The  deceased  was  an  acting  Senior  Sergeant  of  police  with  Western  Australian  Police  (WA Police) at the time of his death on 22 December 2008.  The deceased was born on 31 July 1972 and so was 36 years of age at the time of his death.

The  deceased  died  at  the  Collie  Police  Station  as  a  result  of  a  self  inflicted  gunshot  wound.  At the time he was the relieving Officer in Charge of the Collie Police Station, the day of his death
was his first day back at work after a period of three weeks long service leave.

On  the  day  of  his  death  the  deceased  worked  from  8am  and  had  been  conducting  his  normal duties as the Officer in Charge of the Police Station throughout the day.  It appears that he was last seen at about 3:45pm.

The deceased was discovered in the armoury at 4:25pm having died of a gunshot wound to the head.

The  deceased  used  the  Glock  pistol  which  had  been  allocated  for  his  own  use  to  shoot  himself while alone in the armoury of the Collie Police Station.

None  of  the  police  officers  on  duty  at  the  Collie  Police  Station  heard  the  shot  being  fired  and none  were  alert  to  the  possibility  that  the  deceased  might  be  about  to  take  his  own  life  prior to his doing so.

The State Coroner found that the death arose by way of Suicide.

The State Coroner observed that it was important that families of serving members are alert to the available services as it is often family members who are most aware of changes in a person suffering from mental health problems.

In that context the State Coroner made the following recommendation –

I  recommend  that  WA  Police  take  action  to  better  promote information in relation to available services to families of serving members.
The  State  Coroner  observed  that  the  deceased’s  colleagues  were  not  alert  to  his  deteriorating mental  condition.  This  was  in  large  part  because  the  deceased  concealed  his  condition  from them,  but  it  is  also  clear  that  they  had  received  little  training  in  the  management  or identification of persons suffering from depression.

Evidence  at  the  inquest  revealed  that  for  officers  taking  on  senior  management  roles,  while training in respect of these issues is available, it is at present not a mandatory requirement.

The State Coroner made the following recommendation –

I  recommend  that  training  in  respect  of  the  identification  and  management  of  officers suffering  from  stress  or  depression  should  form  part  of  the  training  for  police  officers entering management roles.

The  State  Coroner  made  the  following  recommendation  in  respect  to  improving  the  recording of  conversation  with  the  Health  and  Welfare  Branch  of  WA  Police  in  the  context  of  evidence relating to contacts which had not been recorded or filed –

I  recommend  that  WA  Police  ensure  that  there  is  in  place  appropriate  computer  software which  will  enable  the  recording  of  all  contacts  to  the  Health  and  Welfare  Branch  relating  to individual officers where concerns have been expressed as to the welfare of those officers.

The State Coroner observed that the evidence in this case has highlighted the fact that policing can be a demanding and stressful occupation.

The  deceased  was  described  as  a  very  good  officer  who  was  generally  highly  regarded  and  yet none of his work colleagues had any real appreciation of his deteriorating mental health.

In  the  State  Coroner’s  view  there  needs  to  be  some  form  of  regular  health  review  or  wellness review of every police officer in WA Police.

In this context the State Coroner made the following recommendation –

I  recommend  that  WA  Police  put  in  place  a  system  which  would  ensure  that  in  respect  of every member there is some form of wellness review conducted or at least offered each year which will identify significant changes in physical and mental health.

A  letter  dated  20  March  2012  addressed  to  the  Minister  for  Police  invited  the  Minister  to respond to the State Coroner’s recommendations.  At the  time of publishing the annual report a response had not been received from the Minister’s office.
http://www.coronerscourt.wa.gov.au/_files/Coroners_Court_Annual_report_12.pdf

https://www.wapu.org.au/images/ReportsSubmissions/WAPU_ProjectRecompense_Compiled.pdf

 Barry Stuart EDGECOMBE

Late of Dubbo, NSW

Son of Harry EDGECOMBE, NSWPF # 9191

New South Wales Police Force

NSW Police Academy – Redfern Class # 139

Regd. # 16307

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on ? ? ?

Probationary Constable – appointed 8 April 1974

Constable – appointed 8 April 1975

Final Rank:  Senior Constable ?

Stations:  ?, possibly Blacktown & Parramatta HWP, Wilcannia ( early 1980s ), Wanaaring, Dubbo

Service:  From  ??pre April 1974?  to  6 February 1992 = 18? years Service

Awards:  National Medal – granted 27 November 1990 ( SenCon )

Born:  Thursday  22 June 1950

Died on: Thursday  6 February 1992

Location of death:  Maitland, NSW

Cause:  Suicide – Drug overdose

Age:  41 years, 7 months, 15 days

Funeral date:  ?

Funeral location:  Newcastle Memorial Park, Beresfield, NSW

Buried at:  Cremated

BARRY is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance  *NEED MORE INFO

 Funeral location:  ?

It is believed that Barry EDGECOMBE is the son of Harry EDGECOMBE.

FURTHER DETAILS ARE NEEDED ABOUT BOTH OF THESE MEN

Bernard Louis CAMPBELL

aka ‘ Bernie ‘

NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # 137

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 16091

Rank:  Probationary Constable – appointed 17 December 1973

Constable 1st Class – appointed 17 December 1978

Final Rank:  Constable 1st Class

Stations:  ?, Central ( 1975/76 ) 1 Division, Collaroy – Death

Service:  From  ? ? pre Dec 1973?  to  22 July 1981 = 7+ years Service

Awards:  No find on It’s An Honour

Born:  Sunday  17 January 1954

Died on:  Wednesday  22 July 1981

Cause:  Suicide – Service revolver

Event Location:  at Collaroy Police Station

Age:  27 yrs  6 mths  5 days

Funeral date:  Friday  24 July 1981

Funeral location:  ?

Buried at:  Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium, Plassey Rd, Macquarie Park, 2113

Grave Location: Roman Catholic Lawn, Block 14, Grave 0142

GPS: Longitude: 151.142190 Latitude: -33.789459

BERNARD is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *BUT SHOULD BE

Bernie was apparently being ‘interviewed’ inside Collaroy Police Station and when he was left alone in the room, with a loaded gun in a drawer, Bernie has committed suicide with the use of the Service weapon.

FURTHER INFORMATION IS REQUIRED ABOUT THIS MAN AND INCIDENT AT THE COLLAROY POLICE STATION

 Daniel Bernard MARKHAM

Late of ‘ Myall ‘, 22 Carey street, Marrickville

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # ????

Rank:  Sergeant

Stations:  Nth Sydney, Traffic Dept, No. 4 Division, Clarence St, No. 4 Division ( Traffic Sgt )

Service:  From  ? ? 1907  to  19 February 1934 = 27+ years Service

Awards:  ?

Born:  ? ? 1884 to Martin & Julia at West Maitland  NSWBDM  24190/1884

Died on:  19 February 1934

Cause:  Suicide by pistol stemming from a Nervous Illness

Event location:  Erskinville Street Police Station

Age:  48

Funeral date:  Monday  22 February 1934 @ 1.30pm

Funeral location:  St. Brigid’s Church, Marrickville

Buried at:  Woronora Cemetery,

Roman Catholic Monumental:  Section 2, position 0680

DANIEL is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance  *NEED MORE INFO

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Barrier Miner ( Broken Hill )

Saturday  20 January 1934   page 8 of 12

SYDNEY, : Saturday. – Sergeant Daniel Markham (48), of Marrickville, was found fatally wounded yesterday in a telephone box in Erskineville street Police Station. A revolver, one chamber of which had been discharged, was beside him. He had recently suffered a severe illness.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/49496616

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Northern Star ( Lismore )

Saturday  20 January 1934   page 7 of 14

Police Sergeant’s Death

SYDNEY, Friday.

Hearing a report of firearms at Erskine-street lock-up to-night a constable rushed to the front of the building where he found Sergeant Daniel Markham fatally shot through the head. The officer, who was 48, had been in ill-health for a number of years.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/94557571

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Saturday  20 January 1934   page 14 of 26

MARKHAM. – The Relatives and Friends of the late DANIEL BERNARD MARKHAM ( Sergeant of Police ) are kindly invited to attend his Funeral leaving his late residence Myall, 22 Carey street, Marrickville, Next MONDAY AFTERNOON, at 1.30 o’clock, for Catholic Cemetery Woronora. W. N. Bull, Ltd., Funeral Directors.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/17041590

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News ( Adelaide )

Saturday  20 January 1934    page 1 of 8

LOYAL TO SERVICE TO THE LAST

SYDNEY. Saturday.- Sgt. Daniel Markham, aged 48, who was found fatally shot in the Erskine Street Police Station yesterday was loyal to his service to the last. Because of a nervous illness the Commissioner of Police (Mr Childs) and the Metropolitan Superintendent (Mr MacKay) frequently suggested that he refrain from duty, but he refused.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/128834363

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Monday  22 January 1934   page 7 of 16

MARKHAM.-The Relatives and Friends of Mrs. EDITH MARKHAM and FAMILY are kindly Invited to attend the Funeral of her late beloved HUSBAND and their dear FATHER, Daniel Bernard; to leave his late residence, Myall. Carey-street, Marrickville, THIS (Monday) AFTERNOON, at 1.45 o’clock, for the Catholic Cemetery, Woronora. A train leaving Tempe Station at 2.24 p m. will arrive at Sutherland at 2.55 p m.

W. N. BULL, LTD.,

Funeral Directors,

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/17042105

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Catholic Freeman’s Journal ( Sydney )    Thursday  15 February 1934    page 4 of 40

Shaun Desmond SCANLON

aka  Scano

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 31???

Class 267 ( PREP ) at Goulburn Police Academy

Rank:  Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Sunday 18 August 1996 ( aged 24 years, 5 months, 13 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 14 February 1997 ( aged 24 years, 11 months, 9 days ))

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank:  Senior Constable

Stations:  Campbelltown, Campbelltown Transit Police, Talbingo – Lock Up Keeper

Service:  From 18 August 1996  to  ? 2005 – Resigned & joined NSW Fire Brigades

Awards:  ?

Born:  Sunday  5 March 1972

Died on:  Tuesday  6 January 2015

Cause:  Suicide – Albury – where he was stationed with Fire Brigades.

Age: 42 years, 10 months, 1 day

Funeral date:  Friday 16 January 2015 @ 3pm

Funeral location:  Sacred Heart Church, Beechworth Rd, Wodonga, Victoria

Dress request:  Hawaiian shirt & thongs or Safari Suit from the 1980’s.

Buried at:  Cremated at Glenmorus Gardens Albury

Shaun is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance  *NEED MORE INFO

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ON THIS MAN / INCIDENT.

****  NOTE:  This is Shaun SCANLON – NOT Sean Scanlon who was attached to Liverpool area.

Shaun SCANLON left the New South Wales Police Force around 2005 and joined the New South Wales Fire Brigades – being stationed at Albury.

Shaun SCANLON

SCANLON, Shaun. – Fire & Rescue NSW notes with regret the passing of Senior Firefighter Shaun Scanlon (8791) of Albury Central Fire Station on January 6, 2015.

The Commissioner wishes to place on record his appreciation of the dedication to duty exhibited by Senior Firefighter Scanlon during his years of service to the people of NSW. Greg Mullins, Commissioner.

http://tributes.bordermail.com.au/obituaries/bordermail-au/obituary.aspx?pid=173872578

Passing of Shaun Scanlon

Tuesday, 13 January 2015

 Passing of Shaun Scanlon – Albury Juniors.

SIRU Junior Rugby advises all clubs and players of the sudden passing of Shaun Scanlon from the Albury Junior Rugby Club.   Shaun has been a coach and  an active member of the Albury Junior Rugby Club and was the assistant coach of the SIRU Juniors under 13 side in 2014.

On behalf of the SIRU Seniors and Juniors Clubs we offer our deepest sympathy to Shaun’s  family and the Albury Junior Rugby Club.

Tom Murphy

President Southern Inland Junior Rugby

http://alburyjuniors.rugbynet.com.au/default.asp?id=208253

The New Zealand Herald

Take care Kiwi!

From The Sunde family.

January 13, 2015

A genuine Mate that will be sadly missed. Our thoughts are with you and your family Michelle.

Chris Coomas, Sydney, New South Wales

Craig Richard HUGHES

aka ‘ The Ghost Buster ‘ & ‘ Hughsie ‘

Goulburn Police Academy Class 227

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  23935

Rank:  Probationary Constable – appointed 26 June 1987

Constable – appointed 26 June 1988

Senior Constable

Discharged in 2000

Stations:  Blacktown, Merrylands, Parramatta HWP, possibly attached to K District HWP

Service:   From ? ? pre June 1987  to  15 July 2001 = 14+ years Service

Awards:  No find on It’s An Honour

Born:  1 August 1959

Died:  15 July 2001

Cause:  Suicide – carbon monoxide ( car fumes ) at Lower Portland Cemetery

( left a suicide note about how ” the job ” took him. )

Age:  41

Funeral date: ?

Funeral location: ?

Memorial location 1:  Lower Portland General Cemetery, Lower Portland, NSW ( location of death )

Other Denominations section, Row 1, Plot 2

Grave location 1:

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ON THIS MEMBER.

Craig is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * BUT SHOULD BE

*** NOTE ***

Craig HUGHES, pertaining to the simple white cross ( above ) which is located in the Lower Portland General Cemetery, is the same as:

Craig Richard Hughes

“Hughsie”

1.8.1959 – 15.7.2001

Beloved husband of Leanne

Much loved father of Amie & Aaron

Dearly loved. Sadly missed

xoxoxo

His physical grave is located at Pinegrove Cemetery, Minchinberry, NSW

Pinegrove Memorial Park

Location: Peace Rose Gardens

Section: Rose Garden

Lot: Right 23

Lat/Lng: -33.78903, 150.84660

HUGHES, Craig Richard

1.8.59 to 15.7.01

10 Years have passed.

Always in our thoughts, Forever in our Hearts.

Love Mum, Vicki, Tracie & Family.

In Memoriam

Published in The Daily Telegraph on 15/07/2011

– See more at: http://tributes.heraldsun.com.au/archivenotice/2508200/view?random=1424394795045