Daniel James SYKES

AKA   Dan SYKES, Danny SYKES

* Nickname:  SYKSEY

Late of Nords Wharf, NSW

Listen here sweet heart

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?

NSW Goulburn Police Academy –  Class #  233

Last of the Pre 1988ers’ in relation to Police Superannuation changing on 1 April 1988

New South Wales Police Force

ProCst # 99706

Regd. #   24895

Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Sunday 3 January 1988 ( aged 21 years, 7 months ) ( Previously employed as an Electrician )

Probationary Constable- appointed Friday 25 March 1988 ( aged 21 years, 10 months, 21 days )

Constable – appointed 25 March 1989

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( Newcastle )

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? 2003  ( Newcastle )

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Chief Inspector  – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: =  Chief Inspector

Stations:  Lake Macquarie area ( 10 years )( 1988 – 1998 )( GDs ) – Swansea, Belmont, Catherine Hill Bay, Charlestown, Newcastle – Youth Liaison Officer ( 1998 – 2001 ), Newcastle ( GDs )( 2001 – 2007 ), Communications Group ( VKG )( Sgt )( 2007 – 2012 ), Lake Macquarie area  ( 2012 – ? )( Field Operations )( Sgt – Acting Insp ), Fairfield ( 34 Division )( South West Metro area )( Inspector )( ? – 2020 ), Lake Macquarie ( Inspector – Duty Officer )( March 2020 ), seconded to VKG Newcastle ( 2021 – 2022 ) but remand attached to Lake Macquarie District as a Duty Officer until his Death.

Time employed with NSW Police:  From: 3 January 1988   to  16 December 2023 = 35 years, 8 months, 21 days

Service: From  3 January 1988     to    16 December 2023

Retirement / Leaving age: =  57 years, 7 months,  12 days

Time in Retirement from Police:  0

Awards:  No Find on the Australian Honours system – however

4th Clasp to the NSW Police Medal – granted

1st Clasp to the National Medal – granted

National Police Service Medal – granted

 Born:   Wednesday 4 May 1966 in Darlinghurst, NSW

Died on:  Saturday 16 December 2023

Age:  57 years, 7 months, 12 days

Organ Donor:  Yes

His Liver has saved another’s life,

His Kidneys freed two people,

His Heart continues to beat within another

Cause:  Depression – Suicide – Hanging – At home

Event location:  Nords Wharf, NSW 

Event / Diagnosis date:  Friday 15 December 2023

Funeral date:  Friday 29 December 2023 @ noon

Funeral location:  The Chapel, 7 Murray Dwyer Circuit, Mayfield West, NSW

Wake location:  ???

Wake date:  ???

Funeral Parlour:  Pettigrew Funerals, 02 49511166

Buried at:  ?

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ?

Grave GPS:  ?,       ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( December 2023 )

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

DAN IS entitled to be mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance

DAN IS entitled to be mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills

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

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May they forever Rest In Peace

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For those who worked in Fairfield, SWM, Lake Macquarie and their surrounds, it is with much sadness that I inform you that Inspector Dan SYKES has succumbed to the Black Dog and has passed away.

Dan attempted suicide, on Friday, and was placed on life support but has now passed on Saturday.

Dan, you were a great guy and great cop.

I am sorry that the black dog wouldn’t let you go for long enough to reach out.

Make sure that everyone is alright.

Check on each other.

Talk to each other.

Seek Help after a shit job.

Make the Welfare check.

Call on the Team after a shit job.

When you are asked, Say you are NOT  O.K.

???? Shattered, such a great calibre of a cop, a colleague you want to have by your side. Funny, supportive and great all round guy, he was a Sgt and did periods of acting Chief Inspector whilst stationed at Newcastle.

Paul Lyth
Retired C/Insp.
Newcastle
17 December 2023

Jon Leslie HAYES

AKA  ? 

Late of  ? 

“possible” relation in ‘the job’:    ?

Northern Territory Police Academy –  Squad #  ? ? ? 

Northern Territory Police Force

Regd. #  1142

Rank: Commenced Training at N.T. Police Academy on Monday 29 September 1980 ( aged 25 years, 8 months, 5 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed ? ? ?

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? 

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Final Rank: =  Detective Sergeant 

Stations:  Darwin, Task Force, Katherine, Nhulunbuy, Alice Springs – Death

Service: From  29 September 1980   to   22 June 1997  =  16 years, 8 months, 24 days Service

Retirement / Leaving age: =  ?

Time in Retirement from Police:  0

Awards:  National Medal – granted 6 August 1997 ( Sgt – Posthumously )

 Born:  Monday 24 January 1955

Died on:  Sunday 22 June 1997

Age:  42 years, 4 months, 29 days

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

Cause:  Depression – Suicide – Hanging 

Event location:   ?

Event date:  Sunday 22 June 1997

Funeral date:  ? ? ?

Funeral location:  ?

LIVE STREAM     ?

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any Future Wake location:  ??? 

any Future Wake date:  ???

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Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Grave Location: Row:  ?,  Plot:  ?

Grave GPS:  ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2023 )

  JON is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance, Canberra  *NEED MORE INFO

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Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),

Tuesday 31 January 1984, page 6

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/116387544

Detective Sergeant Second Class Ian BRADFORD was a passenger in a CIB vehicle which was patrolling the Darwin wharf area just prior to midnight on the 28 January 1984.

The Wharf was being extended to join up with another section and was incomplete.

The vehicle went over the edge between the two wharves.

The driver, Detective Jon HAYES, managed to get out of the sinking car, and although he dived down several times to try to extricate the passenger, Detective Bradford was knocked unconscious and drowned inside the police vehicle.

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There is no doubt that, Jon, being the driver of the police vehicle at the time of the accident at Darwin Wharf, ( in January 1984 ) which resulted in the drowning death of his policing partner, Ian Bradford, weighed very heavily upon the mind of Jon at the time leading up to Jon‘s suicide in 1997.

Even 13 years after the accident, I know that it weighs very heavy upon the mind.

May Jon Forever Rest In Peace.

Cal

30 January 2023

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
30 January 2023

Gregory Ross PAYNE

AKA  ? 

Late of Orange, NSW . 

Married to Angela Payne (nee Bamford), NSWPF # 37085

Son-In-Law to Retired Det Insp. Greg BAMFORD, NSWPF # 17088

“possible” relation in ‘the job’:    ?

NSW Goulburn Police Academy –  Class # 286 ( DPP 12 or DPP 13 )( Both these Classes Attested on same date )

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  38597

Rank:  Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday ? ? ?

Probationary Constable – appointed 2 September 2002 ( aged 23 years, 4 months, 7 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? 

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: =  Detective Sergeant

Stations:  ?, St George PAC, Homicide Squad, Tuggerah Lakes, Canowindra PStn, Cowra PStn, Serious Crime Directorate ( SCC )( SenCon ), ?, Orange PStn ( Canobolas LAC )( Sgt ), Parkes Dets ( Central West Police District ) – Death

Service: From ? ? 2002  to   26 April 2021  =  19+ years Service

Retirement / Leaving age: =  42 years, 0 months, 0 days

Time in Retirement from Police: Zero

Awards:  No Find on Australian Honours system

 Born:  Thursday 26 April 1979

Died on:  Monday 26 April 2021 at home on his 42nd birthday

Age: 42 years, 0 months, 0 days

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

Cause: Depression – Suicide

Event location: Home

Event date: Monday 26 April 2021

Funeral date:  Tuesday 11 May 2021

Funeral location: Lawn Service, Eugowra, NSW

LIVE STREAM    ( YES – but I don’t have the details )

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any Future Wake location:  ??? TBA 

any Future Wake date:  ??? TBA 

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: Eugowra Cemetery, North St, Eugowra, NSW

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( April 2022 )

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

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

  GREG IS NOT mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills ( 2022 )

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A letter to PANSW Police News:
‘Police Family Alive and Well’

In late April this year a mother, father and brother lost their youngest child and brother.

My Police Officer daughter, Angela Payne (nee Bamford) lost her husband and my family lost a son in law.

Detective Sergeant Gregory Ross Payne, 41 years old, took his own life after a battle with mental illness. His death occurred at Orange, New South Wales. Greg was attached to the Central West PD and was working out of Parkes Police Station.
Following Greg’s death the Police Family came to the aid of my daughter and their two daughters, aged 10 and 8 who live in the small country town of Canowindra.

The PD response and care under the leadership of Superintendent Steve Kentwell and his management team was immediate, genuine and full of support. Nothing was too much trouble in our time of need.

The Police Association reacted immediately with contact, offers of support and within days a sizeable sum of money was deposited directly into my daughter’s bank account. A week later Ian Johnstone, acting for the Police Provident Fund travelled from Sydney to my daughter’s home where he presented her with another very sizeable sum of money to support her through what lay ahead.
Floral tributes from a number of commands were delivered to the home over ensuing days. Just to name a few … Orange and Cowra LAC’s, Parkes Police, Homicide Squad, State Crime Command. Not to mention the flowers, food packages and love and support from the local community and business houses. Greg had been stationed at Canowindra performing general duties when first taking up a country posting. The response from all was amazing to witness.

Greg was laid to rest with full Police honours at a lawn service at Eugowra, NSW on the 11th May, 2021. Approximately
150‑200 people attended. Numerous Police from across the state, along with community and family members turned out. The service was live streamed which was viewed by many Police and friends living overseas.

It was a fitting farewell and I know Greg’s family, as with our family, were extremely grateful to all that attended from far and wide. I can report Canowindra RSL bar‑staff (Greg was known there funnily enough) were kept busy later that afternoon and evening.
Greg’s funeral was conducted under threatening skies on a very cold afternoon at Eugowra. Technical difficulties with the audio production saw attendees standing for an extended period in very cold and light showery conditions. Fortunately, rain held off till after the service and afternoon tea.

I need to highlight the actions of Region Commander Geoff McKechnie who was in attendance. I had not met Geoff previously. He sought me out in the crowd to personally offer his condolences and support for the future. The genuineness in his words and demeanour left me knowing ‘this bloke is fair dinkum’. Former work colleagues of mine had told me both Mr McKechnie and Commander Steve Kentwell were, in our speak, “good blokes”. Maybe a ‘country copper trait’ or another example of ‘looking after our own’.

During the service and unbeknown to me Greg’s daughter, Grace was visibly shaking from the cold. I first became aware when I saw a rather large (sorry Sir) Police tunic being handed forward to Grace which was wrapped around her small upper body. Geoff McKechnie, seated behind had removed his tunic and wrapped it around Grace for the length of the service. Clearly Geoff could have ‘influenced’ another officer to give up his tunic or jacket. What a lovely gesture from obviously a kind and caring man and genuine leader. That memory, amongst others will stick with me forever as a reminder that the ‘Police Family is Alive and Well’ and in this case it came from the top.

I must also acknowledge Police Legacy who contributed by supporting Angela and sponsoring her attendance at a 2 day retreat at Mudgee with others in a similar bereavement situation.

On behalf of the Payne and Bamford families please let me say thank you to all that attended. Your support, prayers and offers of assistance that continue are all very much appreciated.

Greg can rest in peace now with the knowledge his family is in good hands. Please remember to ask ‘R U OK’. You could save a life.

Thank you.

Greg Bamford
Retired Detective Inspector

8 PANSW Police News July-August 2021

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
1 November 2022

Stephen Francis OSWALD

AKA  Steve OSWALD, Ozzie   

Late of  ? 

Son of Robert ( Bob ) E. OSWALD, NSWPF # 10366

“possible” relation in ‘the job’ to:    

Phil T. OSWALD, NSWPF # 16785

S. M. OSWALD (F), NSWPF # 229022

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class # 171 

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 19666  

Rank:  Commenced Training at ? Police Academy as a Police Cadet on Monday 13 April 1981 ( aged 19 years, 7 months, 8 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 26 June 1981 ( 19 years, 9 months, 21 days )

Constable – appointed 26 June 1982

Constable 1st Class – appointed 26 June 1986  

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? 

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Inspector – appointed ? ? ? 

Final Rank: =  Detective Inspector – Retired ( Medical )

Stations:  ?, NWMCS, Blacktown ( 27 Division ) ( Insp. ), Hawkesbury LAC – Windsor Police Stn, Blue Mountains LAC ( Inspector ), Blacktown LAC ( 27 Division )( Insp. ) – Retirement

Service: From 13 April 1981   to  ? ? ? = 34? years Service

Retirement / Leaving age: =  ?

Time in Retirement from Police:  ?

Awards:  National Medal – granted 30 August 2000 ( DetSgt )

 Born:  Tuesday 5 September 1961

Died on:  Friday 4 March 2022 during the evening 

Age: 60 years, 5 months, 27 days

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

Cause:  Depression – Suicide

Event location:  Home 

Event date:  Friday 4 March 2022 

Funeral date:  Thursday 24 March 2022 @ 10.30am 

Funeral location: The Camellia Chapel, Macquarie Park Cemetery, Cnr Plassey & Delhi Rds, Nth Ryde, NSW  

LIVE STREAM    PIN:  6726  Email: richard.smith@invocare.com.au

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Wake location:  North Ryde RSL, NSW 

Wake date:  Thursday 24 March 2022

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( March 2022 )

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

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Our deepest condolences to Steve’s wife, Monika, family and friends.

OSWALD, Stephen Francis

Passed away on March 4th, 2022, aged 60 years. Formerly of Wilberforce.

Retired and distinguished NSW Police Officer.

Much loved husband of Monika.Son, brother, dear and loyal friend and trusted colleague of many.

Dearly loved son-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle.

Will be desperately missed.

Forever in our heart.

A Funeral Service celebrating Steve’s life will be held in The Camellia Chapel, Macquarie Park Crematorium, Corner Plassey and Delhi Roads, North Ryde, on Thursday, March 24th, 2022, commencing at 10.30am.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to FORTEM AUSTRALIA who support the mental health and well-being of first responders and their families by phoning 1300 224 636 or via fortemaustralia.org.au  ( donation form ).

Afterwards, you are invited to a function at North Ryde RSL Club.

The Sydney Morning Herald – 19 March 2022

Adult emu stolen from Featherdale Wildlife Park after being thrown over two electrified fences

AN adult emu weighing close to 50kg was thrown over two electrified fences during a brazen theft at a wildlife park in Sydney’s west

Park curators and police have been left perplexed by the theft with senior curator Chad Staples saying the five-year-old female emu, born and raised at the Doonside park, had no monetary value.

Blacktown police believe a group scaled a two-metre high exterior fence at the back of the park, next to a railway line, before midnight and attempted to steal both of the two emus in the large enclosure which is also home for three eastern grey kangaroos.

Keepers discovered one of the kangaroos out of the enclosure at 7.20am on Tuesday. Mr Staples said while it wasn’t uncommon for the emus to escape their enclosure they realised the birds absence was more serious when they saw visible signs of struggle on the remaining male emu and feathers strewn throughout the enclosure.

More feathers were found less than a 1km up the railway line where the thieves are believed to have exited.

Police said residents reported several dogs barking in the area before midnight but haven’t confirmed if anyone saw the stolen emu and her captors.

Blacktown police Inspector Stephen Oswald said doctors should report anyone presenting with scratch or abrasion injures that may have been sustained during the struggle with the emu.

Blacktown’s top tourist attraction spends more than $200,000 on security patrols a year, along with CCTV and fencing. The one guard on duty apparently heard nothing during the break-in.

Inspector Oswald said reports the theft may have been an orientation week university prank was “news to us” and detectives were looking at several lines of enquiry.

Mr Staples said if the theft was a prank it wasn’t very funny.

“You would think potential university graduates would have more sense than this,” he said.

“They came into this park for an emu, we cannot understand the reason for this. All we can do is hope they realise this is complete folly and we ask for it to be returned.

“It’s unbelievable, bemusing to be honest. You can understand the monetary value with birds in the past but this is a strange one. Emus at best of times can be quite skittish and erratic.”

Monday’s theft comes six weeks after 10 birds, including two exotic macaws, were stolen on Christmas Eve.

The macaws, worth $12,000, were recovered a few days later an Auburn home but two red-tailed cockatoos, worth $4000, and six ground breasted doves remain missing.

Blacktown detectives again interviewed the Auburn residents about where they got the macaws from today but no charges have been laid.

Blacktown crime manager Senior Sergeant Adam Wilson said other than the link of birds being stolen from the same park police hadn’t established any connection between the two break-ins.

Anyone who sees the emu on the road or wandering the street is urged not to approach or attempt to restrain the animal as it may behave erratically and run into traffic.

They should contact police via Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Sightings can also be reported to Featherdale Wildlife Park on 9622 1644.

Adult emu stolen from Featherdale Wildlife Park after being thrown over two electrified fences | Daily Telegraph

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
5 March 2022

James Liam O’TOOLE

AKA Jimmy O’TOOLE  

Late of Sutherland, NSW  

Mariska Hargitay

NSW Goulburn Police Academy –  Class # 335 

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 53092  

Rank:  Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy as a Student Police Officer ( SPO ) on Monday ? ? 2018

Probationary Constable- appointed 7 December 2018

Constable – appointed 7 December 2019

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Senior Constable – appointed – NO 

Final Rank: =  Constable 1st Class

Stations:  Sutherland GDs ( 24 Division )( 7 December 2018 – August 2021 ), Seconded to Operation ‘ Wick ‘ in 2020 – July 2020 – Street Policing Team – City of Sydney Police Area Command, Project ‘ Servatore ‘,   Deployed to Albury re Operation Boarder Closure ( July 2020 ), Central Metropolitan Region HVP ( High Visibility Policing ) Unit – The Rocks ( 15 August 2021 – Death )

Service: From ? ? 2018 to  14 February 2022 = 3 years Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = N/A

Time in Retirement from Police: 0

Awards:  No Find on Australian Honours system – however:

NSW Premiers Bushfire Emergency citation for Service in the 2019 – 2020 fires

NSW Police Force Commissioners Emergency Commendation in recognition of the extraordinary commitment to duty and professionalism demonstrated during disasters and emergency deployments from 1 July 2019 – 31 December 2020

 Born: Friday 24 July 1998 

Died on: Monday 14 February 2022 

Age:   23 years, 6 months, 21 days 

Cause:  Depression – Suicide 

Event location:  Home

Event date:  Monday 14 February 2021

Funeral date: Wednesday 2 March 2022 @ 11am

Funeral location: South Chapel, Woronora Memorial Park, 121 Linden St, Sutherland, NSW

Eulogy delivered by new Commissioner Karen WEBB

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For those in the Bankstown area:  See below Note re funeral service.

any Future Wake location:  ??? TBA 

any Future Wake date:  ??? TBA 

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour: Olsen Funerals,  Sutherland, NSW  02 9545 3477 ( Service@olsens.com.au )

Buried at: ? TBA

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( February 2022 )

JAMES is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance  *NEED MORE INFO – MAY BE ENTITLED ( Still doesn’t appear as of 2022 )

JAMES IS Mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills as of 2022

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May they forever Rest In Peace

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25 October 2022

It is with the deepest regret that I inform those Retired, Former, Serving Police and friends that James O’TOOLE succumbed to the ‘ Black Dog ‘ at the very young age of 23 whilst Serving with NSW Police Force.

May you Forever Rest In Peace mate and may your parents and brother know that you were respected and loved by those who Served alongside of you.

Bruins Basketball Stadium, Third Ave, Condell Park, NSW.  02 9707 1866

Bruins would like extend a warm welcome to all community members who would like gather to celebrate and share memories in remembrance of James O’Toole.

The Bruins family will live stream the service, at the stadium with doors opening from 10.30am, followed by light refreshments.

Over the coming days, we please ask members to send an email to caitlin@bruinsbasketball.com.au and please RSVP if you would like to attend the service as well as any photos and memories of James to be shared at the service.

It is with a very heavy heart that Bankstown Basketball Association mourns the loss of referee James O’Toole.

James has long been part of the Bruins family, and has represented the Bruins as an exceptional referee, supervisor, and player. He is known for his cheeky smile, witty conversations, and extraordinary dedication and passion for the education, support and ongoing development of Bruins Junior referees.

Over James’s many years of basketball service, James was awarded numerous prestigious Steve Well’s Junior Referee of the Year Awards as recognition for his hard work to his craft. James represented Bankstown Bruins at both New South Wales State Championships and Senior Finals Weekends, his efforts also took him interstate as a referee for New South Wales at many Australian Junior Championships, at which he always did the association proud.

In more recent years James sought out a professional career as part of the New South Wales Police Force, however, always continued to find time to be part of and support the Bruins family.

We are honoured to have had such an exceptional gentleman as part of the Bruins Family and James’s legacy will continue to live on in the people who he inspired and worked so closely with.

As a tribute to James, we invite the entire Bruins community to wear a blue ribbon on their uniform to signify the amazing life that he lived.

Rest In Peace James, we will continue to honor you with Bruins Pride and Dignity.

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Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this young man at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
17 February 2022

Guy Benjamin ZACCO

AKA Gaetano Zacco 

Late of Oberon, NSW  

New South Wales Police Force

Special Constable

Regd. #  2003078 

Service:  From ? ? 2003   to   1 November 2021  =  18 years Service 

Rank: 

Prior too joining the NSWPF as a Special Constable – he was employed as a Transit Officer with State Rail hence the 2003 Registered number.

Special Constable ( Ministerial )- appointed 28 November 2005

Special Constable 1st Class – appointed  ? ? ?

Final Rank =  Special Constable 1st Class 

Stations:  ?, Villawood Detention Centre, ?, Police HQ – Parramatta – Security Management Unit – Death

Retirement / Leaving age: =  44 years, 6 months, 15 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 0 ( Still Serving )

Awards:  No Find on Australian Honours system

 Born:  Sunday 17 April 1977 

Died on:  Monday 1 November 2021 

Age:  44 years, 6 months, 15 days

Cause:  Suicide – Depression:  Bullying & Harassment at work together with marital issues

Event location: Home – Oberon, NSW

Event date: Monday 1 November 2021 

Funeral date:   Friday 12 November 2021 @ 11am

Funeral location:  ” Grave Side ” Service at Rookwood General Cemetery, Hawthorne Ave, Rookwood

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any Future Wake location:  ??? TBA 

any Future Wake date:  ??? TBA

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour: Max Perram’s Funeral Service, 143 George St, Liverpool, NSW 02 9602 6175

Buried at: Independent Lawn ‘ D ‘

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( November 2021 )

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

   GUY IS NOT mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills ( BUT SHOULD BE )

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May they forever Rest In Peace

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We Remember – Mr Guy Zacco

The Bulls of Steel trademark was assigned an Application Number #1905161 by the Australia Intellectual Property Office (IP Australia). Trademark Application Number is a Unique ID to identify the Bulls of Steel mark in IP Australia.

The Bulls of Steel mark is filed in the category of Class 018 Leather and imitations of leather; animal skins and hides; luggage and carrying bags; umbrellas and parasols; walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery; collars, leashes and clothing for animals. , Class 025 Clothing, footwear, headwear. . The legal correspondent for Bulls of Steel trademark is not available. The current status of the Bulls of Steel filing is Registered: Registered/protected.

Based on Guy Benjamin Zacco, the Bulls of Steel trademark is used in the following business: Coats for dogs; Collars for dogs; Dog collars; Leashes for animals; Leather leashes; Non-electronic training aids for animals (collars, harnesses, leashes, muzzles) , Apparel (clothing, footwear, headgear); Ladies clothing; Men’s clothing; Women’s clothing .

On Trademark Elite Platform, Every Application is Filed by Licensed Trademark Lawyers.

Bulls of Steel, An Australia Trademark of Guy Benjamin Zacco. Application Number: 1905161 :: Trademark Elite Trademarks

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

Cal
4 November 2021

Dennis James BASS

AKA  Sam BASS

Late of Nelson Bay, NSW  

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class #  105 

NSW Police Cadet # 1923

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  11765

Service:  From 24 February 1964   to   ? ? 1985 ( Resigned )  =  ? years Service 

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy, as Police Cadet, on Monday 24 February 1964 ( aged 17 years, 2 months, 15 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 9 December 1965 ( aged 19 years )

Constable – appointed 9 December 1966

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )

Senior Constable – appointed 9 December 1974  

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Does NOT Appear in the 1985 ‘ Stud Book ‘

Final Rank =  Detective Sergeant ?/Class 

Stations:  ?, Bankstown ( 19 Division )( about 18 months ), South District ( 1968 ), ‘ D ‘ District ( 1969 ), Crookwell ( GDs ), Brewarrina ( 3 years ), Liverpool ( 22 Division )( ‘A’ List )( old Police Stn in Moore St ), 21 Division ( about 1972 ), Ashfield Detectives, Petersham Detective, Vice Squad – C.I.B., Randwick Detective – Resignation ( 1985 )

After resigning, he worked for the Egg Corporation and later as a Manager of a Country Club.

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: ?

Awards:  National Medal – granted 15 April 1981 ( Det SenCon )

 Born:  Monday  9 December 1946 

Died on:  Sunday 22 August 2021 

Age:  74 years, 8 months, 13 days 

Cause: Depression – Suicide – Hanging

Event location: Home, Nelson Bay, NSW

Event date:  Sunday 22 August 2021 

Funeral date:  ? ? ? TBA

Funeral location:  ? TBA

( click here to see Cornona19 Virus Pandemic rules – this will be a limited numbers Funeral )

any Future Wake location:  ??? TBA 

any Future Wake date:  ??? TBA

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour: France Family Funerals, Nelson Bay, NSW  02 4981 4488

Buried at: Cremated.  Ashes to be scattered at Shoal Bay, NSW

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( August 2021 )

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

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

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

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BASS
Dennis James

BASS, Dennis James Of Nelson Bay
22 August 2021. Aged 74 years.

Beloved husband of Julie.

Dearly loved father of his children and

cherished poppy of his grandchildren.

”Missing You Every Day”

Dennis James BASS Death Notice – | Port Stephens Examiner

Michael John KEAN

AKA Mick 

Late of  ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class #  159 

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  18181

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Academy on ? ? ?

Probationary Constable- appointed 26 June 1978 ( aged 24 years, 3 months, 17 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )

Senior Constable – appointed 26 June 1987  

Final Rank = Senior Constable 

Stations:  ?, Breath Analysis Section ( B.A.S. ), Method of Operation Unit ( M.O. ), Blacktown GDs ( 27 Division ) – Death

Service:  From ? ? ?   to   ? ? ?  =  ? years Service

Awards:  National Medal – granted 7 May 1994 ( SenCon )

Born:  Tuesday  9 March 1954

Died on:  ? August 2001

Age:  46 – 47 

Cause:  Suicide – possibly at his home in Lalor Park, NSW – Hanging

Event location:  Home

Event date:  ? August 2001

Funeral date:  ? ? ?

Funeral location:  ? 

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( December 2020 )

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

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

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

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Mick had just left “the job ” when offered the new superannuation scheme to get off pre 88 – his intention was to rejoin but Commander Wales knocked it back. Depression etc led to his suicide.

KEAN Michael John Death notice 21AUG2001 Death late of Lalor Park. Sydney Morning Herald

FURTHER INFORMATION NEEDED.

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this man at the time of publication.

Cal
1st Published on 24 November 2014.

Updated 13 December 2020

Stephen Gordon NIXON

AKA Watergate, Nixo, Nicko

Late of Casino, NSW

NSW Goulburn Police Academy Class #  227

New South Wales Police Force

Uniform # 3998

ProCst # 98464

Regd. #  23842

Rank:  Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Wednesday  1 April 1987 ( aged 22 years, 2 months, 2 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 26 June 1987 ( aged 22 years, 5 months, 23 days )

Constable – appointed 26 June 1988

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank = Leading Senior Constable

Stations:  ?, Casino Traffic & Highway Patrol Command – Death

Service:  From 1 April 1987  to 24 November 2019 =  32 years, 7 months, 23 days Service

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours

Born:  Sunday  3 January 1965

Died on: Sunday 24 November 2019 pre 7.30pm

Age:  54 yrs  10 mths  21 days

Cause:  Suicide – PTSD

Event location: ?

Event date:  Sunday 24 November 2019

Funeral date: TBA

Funeral location: TBA

Funeral Parlour: TBA

Buried at: Cremated – Ashes buried

Ashes:  Partly spread between his mum ( Peggy ) and dads ( Gordon ) graves – Section D, Row H, Plot 45 – Casino Cemetery, West St, Casino, NSW

Memorial located at: Garden area of Casino HWP Office, NSW

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

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

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May they forever Rest In Peace

Sincere sympathy to Julie and their 3 children.

Neville James CHAPMAN

Late of Buckra Bendinni

Cousin to Andrew McDONALD # 23032

NSW Police Academy Class 119A

New South Wales Police Force

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Rank:  Probationary Constable – appointed 23 June 1969

Senior Constable – appointed 23 June 1978 ( 1979 Stud Book )

No find in the 1988 Stud Book

Final Rank = Senior Constable

Stations:  ?, Coffs Harbour Highway Patrol, Grafton – Retirement

Service:  From  12 May 1969  to  9 June 1982 = 13 years Service

Awards:   No find on It’s An Honour

Born:   25 October 1948

Died on:   Saturday  7 July 2018

Age:  69

Cause:   Suicide

Event location:  Home

Event date:  Saturday  7 July 2018

 Funeral date:   Monday  16 July 2018 @ 2pm

Funeral location:   at the Family Farm, 624 Lower Buckra Bendinni Rd ( Nevilles Rd ), Buckra Bendinni via BOWRAVILLE

Funeral Parlour:  ?

Buried at:   ?

 Memorial located at:   ?

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