I was advised this morning of the passing of my old boss at Albury Detectives, Detective Sergeant Jim Fogarty, aged 74. Jim had been living at Coffs Harbour.
I worked with Jim from mid eighties to the end of 1990 at Albury Detectives.
Photo of Jim (right side) and myself after the arrest of a man named Coles at Wagga Wagga for the shooting murder of a man named Twomey at Wymah (near Albury) in March 1990.
When this photo was taken back at Albury leading the offender back from Court we had worked 32 hours straight without a break, arresting 2 offenders for murder and an armed robbery and recovering the murder weapon. After putting the offender in the cells and wearily doing the occurrence pad entry the Inspector in charge of Albury said to us both, “I hope you can justify the overtime?” We still had a laugh about this comment over the years.
These days a viscous murder may take a whole team of Crime Agencies detectives weeks to solve and we did it in 32 hours.
The body of the bikie had been found over an embankment with him and his motorcycle full of shotgun pellets.
REST IN PEACE JIM FOGARTY.
You were a good man.
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Jenny Lee BONHAM nee TAYLOR
| 28/03/2016
Jenny Lee 3/ BONHAM nee 1/ TAYLOR
nee 2 /ASTILL
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 345??
Rank: Senior Constable– Resigned
Stations: ?, Macquarie Fields, Campbelltown Transits, ? – Resigned ( went back to Nursing )
Service: From 12 May 2000to 12 January 2008 = 7+ years Service
Yesterday I attended the funeral of ex Jenny Bonham (Taylor) who worked at Macquarie Fields and Campbelltown.
Jenny served for 8 years before resigning and going back to nursing.
I was somewhat amazed to learn that if you have resigned from the Police they will not issue a Nemises message regarding your death or any funeral details, this also applies to public servants in the Police.
Today we said our final goodbye to a beautiful lady.
Mother, daughter, sister, mother and friend to so many
It was possibly the hardest thing I have had to do thus far.
Watching my brother’s heart break as he said goodbye to his soul mate was something I will never forget.
Jen made the world a better place. She had a zest for life that was second to none. I’m still in a state of shock, it was far too soon and I really wasn’t ready. Today hurtled me through so many emotions that are hard to explain.
It really does prove that we have no control over when we go. Hug and tell your loved ones as much as you can.
Jen was more than a sister in law to me, she was my sister. One I had craved for all my life. I was nervous meeting her for the first time, wondering if she would like me. Never did I expect to find someone who would change me in so many ways.
Christmases changed for our family, we finally spent time together. We finally laughed and loved as a tight family and that was because of Jen. Never before had I felt as if I truly did belong until Jen built a relationship between my brother and I. It wasn’t until one Christmas night after everyone had gone to bed that Jen told me how much my brother loved and cared for me…he may not always say it but he did. It was moments like this I will always remember with her.
This coming Christmas will be hard knowing she won’t be there telling me ‘its wine o’clock somewhere’ as she poured a glass and sat outside by the bbq and it’s going to be tough not hearing the greeting ‘Sister’ again.
All I know right now in my period of fresh grief is time will heal my wounds and my broken heart, but I will never forget this woman who changed me in so many great ways. These memories that I have of her, will be cherished and remembered forever.
Although I am an author, I can’t seem to find enough words to sum up this amazing woman who inspired and loved so many. I only hope she knew how much she was loved and still will be by all that knew her. She genuinely was a true Aussie spirit, one that will never dim with age.
RIP Jenny Bonham
1967-2016
Douglas George EDDY
| 28/03/2016
Douglas George EDDY
aka Doug
Late of: ?
“possible” relative in ‘the job’: M.B. EDDY, NSWPF # 18260?
W.L.J. EDDY, NSWPF # 16868?
New South Wales Police Force
Redfern Police Academy Class 097
Regd. # 10785
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 28 October 1963 ( aged 21 years, 3 months, 21 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed Friday 11 October 1963 ( aged 21 years, 4 months, 29 days )
Constable – appointed 28 October 1964
Constable 1st Class – appointed 28 October 1968
Senior Constable – appointed 28 October 1972
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ?
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 11 January 1986
Senior Sergeant – appointed 30 September 1987
Final Rank: Senior Sergeant – Retirement
Stations: ‘D’ District ( 1964 ), ?, Casino – retirement
Service: From 28 October 1963 to 26 July 1997 = 33 years Service
Awards: National medal – granted 11 December 1980
1st Clasp to National Medal = granted 15 December 1989
Born: Tuesday 7 July 1942
Died on: Saturday 19 March 2016
Cause: ?
Age: 73 years, 8 months, 12 days
Funeral date: Wednesday 23 March 2016 @ 1.30pm
Funeral location: Traditional Funerals Chapel, 636 Morayfield Road, BURPENGARY, QLD
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial at: ?
DOUGLAS 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.
The relatives and friends of the late Stuart Charles Livingstone aged 61 years of ‘Rivergum’ Orange Road Forbes, beloved husband of Catherine and loved father and father-in-law of Adam and Katie, loving brother of Judith, Robert, Alan, Jan and Craig are respectfully invited to attend his funeral service to be held at St Johns Anglican Church Forbes commencing at 10.30am Tuesday 22 March 2016 followed by a private family cremation at Michael Hanley’s Crematorium Forbes.
MICHAEL HANLEY’S FAMILY Independent Funerals and Cremations
Police mourn death of former cop Detective Sergeant Ian Tuffield
Posted onSeptember 13, 2012byvaiseyj| Comments Off on Police mourn death of former cop Detective Sergeant Ian Tuffield
The Courier Mail Alison Sandy September 12, 2012
QUEENSLAND police officers are mourning the death of former Detective Senior-Sergeant Ian Tuffield whose body was discovered by an ex-colleague yesterday afternoon…Mr Tuffield’s body was discovered at his home in Brisbane on Tuesday by one of his best mates – another former police officer – after he’d been uncontactable for several days.
In Loving Memory of our Dad Ian Francis Tuffield 29.1.1961 ~ 11.9.2012
Though his smile is gone forever, And his hand we cannot touch, We will have so many memories of a Dad we loved so much, His memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part, God has him in his keeping We have him in our hearts. Love always,
On 22 April 2016, Gavin Cooper and The Brisbane Watchhouse Social Club will be holding the inaugural ‘Blue HOPE Charity Golf Day’ at Wynumm Golf Club in Brisbane. We are humbled by this incredibly kind gesture and our profuse thanks go to Gavin and his team for their hard work and fund raising efforts thus far.
Today though, we are extremely proud to announce that teams competing on this day, will do so for the ‘Tuffy Cup’, a perpetual trophy bearing the name of one of Queenslands finest ever Detectives – Ian Tuffield, who tragically took his own life on 11 September 2012.
In many ways Tuffy truly epitomised not only what it is to be a Queensland Detective, but more importantly, what it is to be a Police Officer full stop. We feel truly privileged to be able to honour him if only in this small way.
For those interested, there are still playing spots available but they are selling out fast! Any queries can be made to Gavin on 0421 735755 or alternatively, via message to us here at Blue HOPE.
Ladies and Gents, On 22 April 2016, Gavin Cooper and The Brisbane Watchhouse Social Club will be holding the inaugural…
Joined NSW Police Force via NSW Police Cadet system on 26 April 1949
Cadet # 812
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Uniform #: 3533
Rank: NSW Police Cadet – started 26 April 1949
Probationary Constable – appointed 16 October 1952
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 21 February 1977
Inspector – retirement
Stations: ?, North Sydney, Wollongong, Newtown, The Rocks, Liverpool ( 22 Division – ‘ I ‘ District ), Bankstown, Revesby, George St North – 4 Division ( 1981 ), Petersham ( 1980’s ), Campsie ( 13 Division Traffic Sgt 1969 ) – retired
Service: From 26 April 1949to 16 May 1988 = 39 years Service
Awards: no find on It’s An Honour – but was Awarded: Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
Born: 16 October 1933
Died on: Friday 11 March 2016
Cause: Heart failure
Age: 82
Funeral date: Thursday 17 March 2016 @ 11.30am
Funeral location: South Chapel, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Camden Valley Way, Leppington
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial at: located at Leppington Rose Garden – where the Children’s grave’s are. Both Joe and his wife – Colleen Mary BINGHAM nee Daley, have a plaque each ; on one head stone. They both passed away 14 days apart, Colleen on the 25 February 2016 & Joe on the 11 March 2016 after being married for 58 wonderful years.
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Colleen Mary Bingham nee Daley was born 20-02-1937 to 25-02-201.
Joe & Colleen met in Wollongong whilst Joe was a Constable, stationed there.
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Ted Collins:Big man. Loved a schooner or two. Traffic Sgt at Campsie for many years rest in peace . Great memories.
Barry Jones: Joe helped me with my first departmental over some shitty complaint. That night at Bankstown he showed me the power of the written report. His response was a pure work of art. The only thing missing was the words ……”Once Upon A Time” at the beginning. I still have that Roget’s Thesaurus he convinced me to buy in 1977 sitting on my desk. The other thing I remember about Joe was his stand up blues with Tom Gerdes, now they were different. Going to miss you big fella.
Ted Collins: Barry Jones. He had that enigma about him. Very very good touch typist. Nothing for him to pitch in and type the synopsis or charge sheets on a wicked night shift. Jump in a car and whiz them into town if we missed the mailman. Never like some sitting there studying the stud book. Gee whiz didn’t he have some stand up blues. The office rocked . He never backed down.
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Rex Lionel RIENECKER
| 28/03/2016
Rex Lionel RIENECKER
( Late of Dapto )
New South Wales Police Force
[alert_yellow]Regd. # 4984[/alert_yellow]
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 21 January 1946
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 1 June 1972 – retired
Passed away peacefully, after a long illness on March 8, 2016.
Loving son of Max and Maude (Jo), (both dec). Beloved husband of Helen. Dearly loved father and father in law of Kim and Peter, Megan and Peter, Jann and Phillip. Much loved Grandad of his grandchildren Ben, Stuart, David, Michael, Jack, Samuel, Matthew, Fergus, Ruby, Harry. Loved brother of Elaine (dec). Loving uncle of John, David, Caroline.
The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff of 3rd Level, Wollongong Private Hospital.
Aged 91 Years
God has you in his keeping,
we have you in our hearts
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service for Rex to be held at Uniting Church, 122 Princes Highway Dapto on Tuesday 15th March, 2016 at 11:30am.
GOSFORD. Saturday. Constable Rex Lionel Rienecker, 30, of Gosford traffic police, was injured in a collision on the Pacific Highway, five miles north of Gosford, this afternoon.
He was chasing a speeding driver when his motor cycle collided with a vehicle which came out from a side road.
Constable Rienecker was hurled to the road.
An ambulance this evening took him 53 miles to Newcastle District Hospital, where he was admitted with a fractured right forearm, severe abrasions to the head and legs, and possible fractured ribs.
The Gosford Times & Wyong District Advocate Friday 12 March 1954 p1
Police promotions
Three Gosford police constables Rex Rienecker, R. J, Sawers, and Dick Cox, have been promoted to constables 1st class. The promotions have been held up for some time because appeals by police in other areas against promotion to other men, had to be heard first. Const. Rienecker, of Gosford’s traffic branch, has been two and a half years in the district. Const. Sawers, the lock up keeper, has been 19 months here, while Det. Cox has been in Gosford for two years.
Ian Borland: Brian was my Sergeant at Blacktown. A great bloke and a knowledgeable officer with a great sense of humour. Our shift was extremely close knit largely because of his way of running it. Rest in Peace Sergeant.
Paul Bernard Scott: I had the pleasure of working with Brian Fethers @ Fairfield in 70-71, agree with Borlo’s comments, very pleasant bloke, pleasure to work with, Condolences to his family.
Kevin Bishop: Yes, like Col BELL Brian Fethers was our Relief Sergeant at Blacktown. RIP Brian Fethers
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Herman VAN DER VEGT
| 28/03/2016
Herman VAN DER VEGT
( late of Yanco, NSW )
New South Wales Police Force
Academy Class 135
[alert_yellow]Regd. # 15910[/alert_yellow]
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 2 July 1973
Constable 1st Class – appointed 2 August 1978
Senior Sergeant – death
Stations: ?, B.A.S. Operator – early 1980’s ( Breath Analysis Section, Sydney ),
Rockdale ( SenCon ),
Punchbowl ( 13 Division ) Sergeant,
Leeton ( 1990’s – 5 October 2002),
Service: From 21 May 1973to 5 October 2002 = 29+ years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 15 December 1989
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 24 March 2000
Born: 3 November 1948
Died on: Friday 4 March 2016 at St Vincents Hospital, Sydney
Cause: Herman had a triple heart bypass in 1996. In March 2015 he had another bout of heart issues which resulted in 7 – 8 heart attacks over 3 – 4 weeks ending with 15% heart function. He had a heart device fitted but wasn’t 100%. See further information below.
Dear Family and Friends of our Dad,
Herman Vandervegt. Sadly, our Dad passed away on Friday 4th March, 2016 at St Vincents Hospital, Sydney. We would like to invite you ALL to our Dads funeral service.
Friday 11th March, 2016
Leeton Lawn Cemetery
2pm
Following the service we would love to have everyone join us at Yanco Ex-Servicemans Club from 3:30-4pm. The club provides a courtesy bus until 11:30-12pm should people wish to have a drink or two too many.
We will be having a viewing on Thursday 10th March, 2016, 4pm at Les Watkins funeral home, Leeton should anyone wish to attend.
As I’m certain we do not have contact details for all Dads friends, far and wide, we would appreciate if you could pass on the above to any relevant people. Dee and I have posted the above on our Facebook pages and I have posted the information on Dads Facebook page also.
We have also organised an advertisement in the irrigator newspaper which comes out tomorrow, 8th March and there will also be a radio announcement on Thursday 10th March on radio station 2RG following the 8:30 news.
Don’t think we have forgotten anything and apologies if you receive this message more than once.
Love Kez and Dee
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VANDERVEGT, Herman:
Passed away at St Vincents Hospital Sydney, on Friday, 4 March 2016.
Late of 9 Coonong Ave, Yanco.
Loving father of Kerrie Cameron and Deanne Vandervegt. Cherished Grandfather of Jacob, Nicholas and Alex.
Aged 67 years.
“Resting peacefully in Gods care.”
The relatives and friends of the late Herman Vandervegt are respectfully informed that a graveside service will be held on Friday, 11 March, 2016 at the Leeton Lawn Cemetery, commencing at 2.00 pm.
In Lieu of flowers donations will be greatfully accepted at the service on behalf of St Vincent Heart Transplant Unit Sydney.
Email received, via AustralianPolice.com.au, from Deanne Vandervegt on Wednesday 9 March 2016:
Hi Cal
My name is Deanne Vandervegt. I am the daughter of Herman Vandervegt DOB: 03/11/1948. Dad retired as a Senior Sergeant, from Leeton Police Station in 2002. He was in the police force from 21/05/1973-04/10/2002.
Dad has had heart disease / cardiac issues since 1996 which was also the year he had a triple bypass. 23/03/2015 he had his next bout of cardiac issues which took him through 7-8 heart attacks in 3-4 weeks, multiple admissions to St Vincents Hospital, Leeton Hospital, Wagga Wagga Hospital and Griffith Hospital, eventually resulting in end stage heart failure with less than 15% heart function. As it was the end of the road, we (dad, sister and I) decided to accept surgery of a LVAD (left ventricular assist device) which is a pump inserted into the left heart ventricle that forces injection and contraction of the heart to maintain circulation of blood and oxygen. After coming close to death so many times following this surgery, he finally turned the corner and spent 3 months in rehab. The LVAD essentially gave him life again, nothing close to the life he knew, but he was alive, and that was all that mattered to him. He was then placed on the heart transplant list, awaiting a donor heart.
On the morning of 16/02/2106 we received the phone call we had been praying for… A donor heart was a match. It had only been 6 months following the LVAD surgery, but this chance may never have come around again and whilst too early for our liking, he made his way via the first flight out of Leeton.
Surgery took place at 12pm and finally was completed at 1:30am. Whilst the heart transplant went ok, there were major complications removing the LVAD and things sadly went down hill from there. Major abdomen bleeds, several clots in the aorta and following, a massive heart attack which again, put him back into end stage heart failure resulting in only 5% heart function. No human can sustain “life” with 5% heart function. We requested they just give him some more time and let his poor body heal. A couple of days later we were informed his heart was worsening and the heart “reserve” they were hoping for, was no longer. My sister and I were asked to remove all support. Over several days it was evident that dad just could not conquer this fight, he’d given it everything, his all, and we had to leave him with dignity. Regrettably after removing support dad passed quickly on 04/03/2016.
If there is any other information I can assist with, please contact me.
Regards
Deanne Vandervegt
On behalf of all us old and retired Police, may your father forever Rest In Peace.
Cal
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Email from Neville Briggs
Former Inspector, Singleton, NSW
I was saddened to see the announcement of the passing of Herman Vandervegt.
All that I could add to his history is that in the early eighties, Herman was one of the mobile Breath Analysis Operators ( The BAS operators in Sydney ) I met him in that role at the old no. 9 Division, Burwood.
Between 1986 and 1990, I was stationed at Punchbowl in Sydney and Herman was a shift Sergeant in those years at Punchbowl, 13 Division.
One amusing incident that I always remember is that one of the Punchbowl Constables came to me to complain that she couldn’t work with Herman on the night shift. The reason, I was told, was that in the car Herman played a radio station all night that only featured Country & Western music, and Herman knew all the songs and sang along with them all. The poor Constable was distraught. Lol.
Neville Briggs,
Former Inspector, Singleton NSW.
