IN MEMORY: Phil Jacobson APM is fondly being remembered as a man who served his family, the Police Force and his community.
With regret I advise the death of Phillip Keith JACOBSON, 59 old, former Regd. No. 16117, a non-member of the RPA of Sawtell.
Phillip passed away on 11/09/2014 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 10.30am on Thursday 18th Instant at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, Gordon Street, COFFS HARBOUR.
Funeral location:
A fitting farewell for ‘Jaco’
18th Sep 2014 4:00 PM
The funeral of Phil Jacobson APM in Coffs Harbour today. Gemima Harvey/Coffs Coast Advocate
IN the measure of the man, a large crowd today celebrated the life of Phil Jacobson in Coffs Harbour.
Family and friends were joined by retired, former and serving police officers, who paid their final respects to the dedicated family man, decorated former police officer, surf club stalwart and revered Sawtell community leader.
In testament to the life Phil lived, and the generosity he shared throughout his 59-years, there was standing room only at Coffs Harbour’s St Augustine’s Catholic Church.
Phil is survived by his partner Suze, and was the loving father and father-in-law of Louise and Nifty, Mark and Amy, Kurt and Amy, Alicia and Ben, Bianka and Rebecca and Ronnie.
His children remembered an extraordinary man, who as a young father and sole parent served as a police officer while raising five children, then aged between 27 months and 13, following the sudden death of their mother Annette.
“Your memories will live on forever,” the family wrote in tribute to the beloved ‘Pa’ to six grandchildren.
A mile long police guard stood in honour of the man, many knew affectionately as ‘Jaco.’
“As police officers we are aware that incidents occur or matters arise that simply do not make sense or cannot be explained. The death of our esteemed former colleague, our mate, Phil Jacobson APM is one of those events,” Coffs Clarence Local Area Commander Mark Holahan said.
“His loss is devastating to his immediate family, his communities that he served so selflessly, his friends and his police family. It is hard to understand why a good man is taken from us so early.
Phil served as a police officer for 41 years and he arrived on the Coffs Coast in 1983 from Cobar.
“His experience, knowledge and personality endeared him to all his colleagues,” Supt. Holahan said.
“His well developed sense of community saw him involved in many and varied interests including developing young people in rugby league and surf life saving.
“He carried this into the workplace and was able to coach and mentor many young police, probably hundreds in this command.
“He was an officer with a great deal of commonsense, loyal and trustworthy.
“Apart from his family, policing was his love.
“His overall ability was recognised in 2009 when he was awarded the Australian Police Medal for distinguished service in the Queen’s birthday honours list. For Phil this was a humbling experience.
“Not often is a Senior Constable awarded this award.
“For me as his Commander it was a well deserved honour, rightfully awarded to a more than worthy recipient.
“Phil’s presence in the workplace was reassuring, what we saw was what we got and how we miss it and him since his retirement.
“Rising to meet personal tragedy, passing on his life experiences to others and his engagement with his community, a police officer of the calibre of Phil cannot be replaced.
“His passing is a great loss to many. Quite simply it hurts. It is not fair. His life though, is an example.
“The people he has touched, the lives he has changed the difference he has made, that is his legacy.
“Good bye old mate. Thank you for being all that you were for your community.”
Many fond memories were shared of Phil’s time as a tireless servant for the Sawtell Surf Life Saving Club, the Sawtell Golf Club, Apex and the Sawtell Panthers Rugby League club.
Public recognition of his community service came in 2012 when he was named ‘Sawtellian of the Year.’
Great mate Jason Breton, who served with Phil for a decade at the Coffs Harbour Police Station, remembered a man who always put others before himself.
“It’s strange in a way, but now that Phil is gone he is a better man, but then again we always knew that,” Jason said.
“He was an authority on policing, a man who was above title, there was no demarcation of rank when it came to Jaco, he was the man everyone looked up too for advice in policing and in life.
“Not too many senior constables have ever won the Australian Police Service Medal, but Jaco set the example.
“He was an exceptional police officer and an exceptional person.
“Even the crooks couldn’t help but like him, that’s what sort of bloke Jaco was, a true gentleman in every sense of the word,” he said.
Phil Jacobson was laid to rest this afternoon at the Coffs Harbour Lawn Cemetery at Karangi.
PHIL Jacobson APM has been remembered as ‘a man who put others before himself’ following his sudden passing this week.
A dedicated family man, community leader and decorated former police officer, the 59-year-old retired from duty as a Senior Constable last year after 41 years with the NSW Police Force.
Coffs Clarence Local Area Commander Mark Holahan said Phil’s passing had devastated his immediate family, friends, the communities he served so selflessly and his police family.
“It is hard to understand why a good man is taken from us so early,” Supt Holahan said.
“The worth of a person is not the length of time they live.
“It is how they live their life, the legacy they leave and whether they have been good and virtuous.
“Perhaps Phil would have changed a few small things, but not too much.
“His life, as short as it was, was rich and rewarding. Rising to meet personal tragedy, passing on his life experiences to others and his engagement with his community, a police officer of the calibre of Phil cannot be replaced.
“Goodbye old mate.
“Thank you for being all that you were for your community.”
In 2009, Phil was awarded an Australian Police Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for his work as a domestic violence liaison officer.
He was also a long-serving member of the Sawtell Surf Club, the Sawtell Golf Club, Apex and the Sawtell Panthers.
Born in Narromine and a gifted rugby league player, Phil played in the Eastern Suburbs Roosters’ 1976 premiership-winning Under-23s side.
After five years in the job at Cobar, Phil settled in Sawtell with his wife Annette and their young family in 1983.
Friends say they realised Phil’s true strength of character when as a single father he raised his five children.
In his last interview with The Advocate last September, Phil reflected on his family, career and retirement.
“Annette was 30 when she passed away and the kids were aged between 27 months and 13,” Phil said.
“I owe a lot to my parents, who helped me raise the family, the police department was remarkable and the police commanders I served under allowed me to work split shifts and early mornings to spend that valuable time at home.
“Being a father is the best thing I’ve done in my life and I’m the proud grandfather of five.
“I would like to thank friends and acquaintances both in and outside the police for their support over the years. Thanks, I’ve really enjoyed the journey,” he said at the time.
Phil Jacobson, Police Officer, single father, community all-rounder, 2012 Sawtellian of the Year winner and just a breat bloke. Here we find out what motivates a man to continue giving to his community.
You’ve had a huge career, a rugby career with the Roosters, joining the Police Force in the early ‘70s, hitting the pavement in King Cross, before being transferred to Coffs Coast in the early ‘80s. Tell us about your outstanding career …
I was born and bred in Narromine, a small town of 3,000, 25 miles west of Dubbo. In 1971 I had an offer to play professional rugby league with the Eastern Suburbs Roosters. Their policy was that you had to have a job if you wanted to play. They were to organise a building apprenticeship, but it fell through, and at 17 years of age I ended up joining the NSW Police Cadets. I was sworn in at 19 years of age and then stationed at Darlinghurst/Kings Cross, playing for the Roosters.
I was part of the Roosters that very successful year, under Jack Gibson. The first grade won in 1974 and 1975. We were undefeated and won the under 23 premiership in 1976.
In 1977, I fractured discs in my back and was told that I would never play contact sport again. After extensive rehabilitation, I commenced playing again in 1978, and later that year I transferred to Cobar, a wonderful western town with great people.
In 1983 I transferred to Sawtell and have been in the area as a Police Officer ever since. I have the luxury of living on the coast, but can visit family who live on properties and in Forbes and Cobar.
I have worked as a general duties Police Officer, an Intelligence Officer and at the present time as the Domestic Violence Liaison Officer. I am going into my 42nd year, and currently I’m in the process of retiring.
Policing is a very unique and rewarding job and one of the few careers where you get to make a difference. It’s also a job where you are required to make tough and unpopular decisions. However, the majority of the community appreciate the job we do.
Your involvement in the community is very honourable. What are you involved in at the moment?
I am currently involved with the Sawtell Surf Life Saving Club and Sawtell Rugby League.
New Year’s Day saw you take out the Sawtellian of the Year Award. How exciting!
I was surprised and very honoured to be chosen as the Sawtellian of the Year. I am well aware of a great number of people within our community who also deserve this honour. Volunteers and their work go a very long way to making Sawtell the wonderful community it is.
What do you regard are your biggest achievements?
My number one biggest achievement is that I’m a dad to my kids. My second greatest achievement, either as a Police Officer or a member of the community, was being in a position to make a positive difference to some people’s lives. To see a person who was not coping with life or going down a destructive path, and then later for them to turn it all around and prosper is very rewarding.
What inspires you to continue to keep contributing to the community …
To make the Sawtell community a better and safe place to live. It is as simple as that. If we all do our little bit, it is very achievable.
HIS mates say he’s a man “who never says no to doing a favour” and as a police officer Phil Jacobson has done his duty.
The decorated Senior Constable has called it a day retiring from the New South Wales Force after 42 years service.
Hailing from Narromine, Phil said he enrolled in the police force in Sydney at age 19 “as every rugby league player had to have a day job back then.”
Retiring police officer Senior Constable Phillip Jacobson at Coffs Harbour Police Station Photo: Trevor Veale / The Coffs Coast Advocate
As a hard running centre, he played in the Eastern Suburbs Roosters’ 1976 premiership winning Under 23s side and went on to play two seasons in reserve grade.
After five years spent in the job at Cobar, Phil settled in Sawtell with his late wife Annette and their young family.
Friends say they realised Phil’s true strength of character when as a single father he raised his five children.
“Annette was 30 when she passed away and the kids were aged between 27 months and 13,” Phil said.
“I owe a lot to my parents who helped me raise the family, the police department was remarkable and the police commanders I served under allowed me to work split shifts and early mornings to spend that valuable time at home.
“Being a father is the best thing I’ve done in my life and I’m the proud grandfather of five.”
Voluntary work in Sawtell has also been close to Phil’s heart, serving with Apex, volunteering at the Sawtell Golf Club and surf club and coaching junior teams with the Sawtell Panthers.
Reflecting on his career, he says policing is all about “upholding the law and public trust”.
“As police officers we deal with people who find themselves in complex situations on a very personal level.
“Our role is to help and protect and through the job I’ve met a lot of good people over the years.
“I would like to thank friends and acquaintances both in and outside the police for their support over the years. Thanks, I’ve really enjoyed the journey.”
Phil Jacobson is congratulated by Coffs Harbour City Council Mayor Cr Keith Rhoades after being named Sawtellian of the Year.
ACCORDING to organisers of the annual Sawtell Fun Day, this year’s choice for Sawtellian of the Year was fairly simple.
Although a strong field of nominations was received, organising president Warren Hollyman said Phil Jacobson was a more than deserving winner due to his heavy involvement in the Sawtell Surf Life Saving Club and Sawtell’s junior rugby league as well as his interest in doing community work as part of his role as a police officer.
“He (Mr Jacobson) is a very good community guy,” Mr Hollyman said.
“He got it (the award) for those three facets and they’re all involved with looking after the community, it’s not his own personal gratification.”
Mr Jacobson was presented with the award on New Year’s Day at the Sawtell Family Fun Day and was congratulated by many members of the large crowd at the successful event.
Aside from bestowing the annual honour on Mr Jacobson, the organising committee for the day was thrilled with how well the Fun Day went – the 92nd time it has been held.
“We put a lot of work into it and our sponsors are unbelievable,” Mr Hollyman said.
Publication: Sydney Morning Herald
Section: News and Features
Page: 14
WHEN Phillip Keith Jacobson put his career on hold to raise four children as a sole parent, he expected little reward.But today the senior constable is being recognised for his “devotion to the community” and “selfless sacrifice” with an Australian Police Medal often reserved for those of higher ranks.
The man, who had become a police officer by default and nearly quit when his wife died, has been a highly respected domestic violence liaison officer in Sawtell, near Coffs Harbour, for almost seven years.
Jacobson says he knew it was a field in which he could make a difference: “It gives me great satisfaction that I meet people when I first came across them, they were despondent, down-and-out, distrusting … to be able to see them blossom.
“What people needed was plenty of support and plenty of courage to take control of their life.”
A local women’s refuge and family centre supported his nomination, highlighting his “kind manner, professional knowledge and ability to help those most in need without discrimination”.
Jacobson, 54, became a police officer when his rugby coach, Jack Gibson, insisted he needed a proper job. He was resistant at first but, 37 years later, he says: “It’s been wonderful for me. Every day is a unique day. You get up close and personal with the good and bad side of life.”
In 1991 he wrote his resignation. His wife Annette had died suddenly of a cerebral hemorrhage at 30, leaving him to raise four children aged 27 months to 13. But his parents, friends and the “crew in blue” came to the rescue. He opted out of the promotions system and was granted permanent day shift so he could spend time with the children.
“I’m eternally grateful to my Mum and Dad … They put their life on hold,” he says.
PHIL Jacobson has given his all as a policeman on the Coffs Coast.
So much so the 54-year-old senior constable featured in today’s Queen’s Birthday honours with an Australian Police Medal (APM).
“It’s recognition I suppose of doing your job to the best of your ability,” Phil said.
“I’m part of an organisation which does good work every day in different fields.”
Phil is the Coffs/Clarence domestic violence liaison officer (DVLO) and according to his citation, it’s a role in which he’s excelled, ‘receiving the respect of his peers, his supervisor and his commander, as well as serving the North Coast community, especially those in need’.
“I’m assisted in this work by local agencies and organisations which are very committed and very passionate,” Phil said.
“We’re incredibly lucky as a Coffs Harbour community to have these services in this area.”
A young Phil left Narromine for the Big Smoke initially to play league with the Roosters and his under 23s would go on to win the competition in 1976.
He’s been a member of the NSW Police Force since 1972 after serving as a cadet at the tender age of 17.
He spent his first years of service at Darlinghurst and Kings Cross before transfer to Cobar in 1978.
In 1983 he arrived at Sawtell Police Station where he was the lock-up keeper ahead of his 1990 transfer to Coffs Harbour. The following year, his wife, Annette, died.
Phil stepped up from general duties policing to a 13-year stint with the intelligence division, followed by his appointment to the DVLO post.
Chief Inspector Shane Cribb from Coffs Harbour police described Phil as a ‘very knowledgeable, approachable and team-orientated’ officer.
Phil, a father-of-five, is also heavily involved in his community.
He’s spent the past 15 years with Sawtell Surf Club – where he’s a patrol captain – and has coached juniors and under-18s for Sawtell Rugby League. And is active in another sport where he remains an active junior rugby league referee.
Dennis Frederick RICHARDS
| 14/09/2014
Dennis Frederick RICHARDS
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 15853
Rank: ?
Stations: ?
Born: ?
71 old
Died 7 September 2014
Funeral 11 September 2014
With regret I advise the death of Dennis Frederick RICHARDS, 71 old, former Regd. No. 15853, an RPA Member of Coolamon, NSW.
Dennis passed away on 07/09/2014 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 11am Tomorrow, Thursday 11th Instant at St Andrews Anglican Church, COOLAMON.
Gordon David SHAW
| 14/09/2014
Gordon David SHAW
New South Wales Police Force
Chief Executive
Retired Superintendent of Traffic
Cadet # 343
Joined NSW Police Cadets on 11 August 1941
Regd. # 4702
Stations: ?
Born:
89 old
Died 2 September 2014
Funeral 11 September 2014, 2pm
Passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2014.
Beloved husband of 67 years to Margaret. Loving father to David and Susan and their families. Adored Pa to Tom and Kate.
Sadly missed and now at last free of pain.
The family and friends of Gordon are warmly invited to attend a Celebration of his Life, to be held in the Magnolia Chapel at Macquarie Park Crematorium, cnr Delhi and Plassey Roads, Macquarie Park, on Thursday (September 11, 2014) at 2pm.
In lieu of floral tributes, please consider a donation to NSW Police Legacy.
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Sept. 6, 2014
With regret I advise the death of Robert Wesley WHILEY, 83 old, former Regd. No. 7543, not an RPA Member of Sydney. Robert passed away on 03/09/2014 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 2pm on Monday 8th Instant at Allen Drew Chapel, Old Northern Road, CASTLE HILL.
Obituary:
WHILEY, Robert Wesley (Bob)
WHILEY, Robert Wesley (Bob)24.5.1931 – 3.9.2014 Beloved husband of Margaret, much loved father of Robert, Michael, Ross and Carolyn. Step father of Alan (dec), Graeme, David, Philip and their partners. Adored grandfather and great grandfather.
Family and friends of BOB are warmly invited to Celebrate his Life at Allan Drew Heritage Chapel, 221 Old Northern Road, Castle Hill on Monday September 8, 2014 at 2:00pm.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Ronald McDonald House Westmead.
Stationed at Burwood, 9 Division HWP, 24 Division Hwp
Former NSWPF member Greg Rodgers
In January this year ( 2014 ) I was diagnosed with Grade 4 Glioblastoma Multiforme. I have had Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy .
In June this year a portion of a second brain tumour was removed. The standard Chemotherapy used for Brain Cancer has to this date been unsuccessful and the tumour continues to grow.
My biggest hurdle at present is the swelling of the brain.
An alternative Chemotherapy will help with this swelling and may give me an extra couple of months with my family.
There is little or no government subsidy and we have sought help through foundations which have been unsuccessful.
I am asking for a small donation from my family and friends to help with the cost of further treatment.
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To date ( 5 September 2014 ), $18,436 of the $20,000 needed, has been raised in ONE DAY with donations by 163 people.
This link will take you to the gofundme.com website where you can make your donation.
Every little dollar helps this man spend just a little bit more time with his family.
Sydney James JOHNSON
| 14/09/2014
Sydney James JOHNSON
New South Wales Police Force
Retired Inspector
Regd. # ?
Stations: ?
94 old
Died 28 August 2014
Funeral ( held )
Obituary Notice
JOHNSON, Sydney James.
Died August 28, 2014 Aged 94 years
Late of Thomas Eccles Gardens Yass, formerly of Fairlight Sydney
Retired police inspector (New South Wales).
Beloved husband of Dawn (Dec.), loving father to Sandra, much loved uncle to Elizabeth.
Will be sadly missed by family and friends
Privately cremated
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Stationed: Police Prosecutor, Sutherland in the 1970’s. Police Prosecutor, Waverley in the 1980’s.
Died 29 August 2014
Illness – heart, St Vincents Hospital
Funeral to be advised ( cremated )
Bernie NIVEN was a well respected member of the New South Wales Police Force and a Police Prosecutor before his resignation to take up a position as Barrister.
He was admitted to the NSW Bar in 1986, practicing in Appellate & Criminal law with ‘Seven Windeyer Chambers, 225 Macquarie St, Sydney – which was established in 1984.
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NIVEN, Bernard Michael.
(Bernie)
28.11.1944 – 29.08.2014
Much loved and loving husband of Meredith and father of Scott, Jodie, Craig, Rosie, Georgie, Michael and Isabella.
He laughed loudly, all
the time.
He refused to worry about what did not matter.
He ran late, frequently.
He was easily distracted, especially when driving.
We adored him and will miss him terribly.
Privately Cremated
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Aug. 30, 2014
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NIVEN, Bernard Michael.
(Bernie)
28.11.1944 – 29.08.2014
Much loved and loving husband of Meredith and father of Scott, Jodie, Craig, Rosie, Georgie, Michael and Isabella.
He laughed loudly, all the time.
He refused to worry about what did not matter.
He ran late, frequently.
He was easily distracted, especially when driving.
We adored him and will miss him terribly.
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Monday, 1 September 2014
We rowed surf boats together 5/6 days for 12 years at carnivals around Australia Bernie was so good & such fun just good memories
~
Brian Moore,
Sydney, New South Wales
Monday, 1 September 2014
The Fox had a laugh that will endure in the hearts of all who were blessed to have known him. From one of his former trainee Police Prosecutors and fellow Barrister, sincere condolences to Meredith and Family.
Bernie, 12 years of rowing and training 7 months a year built up a lifetime bond with you. I’m glad I saw you recently and had the opportunity of sharing a farewell hug and tell you that I love you. Miss you old mate. To Meredith and family I’m thinking of you and god bless – also love from Ali.
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Doug Hannan,
Sydney, New South Wales
Sunday, 31 August 2014
A butcher, a cop and a barrister. But your most remembered profession was being a nice guy. Always a smile, never a bad word. Have not seen you for a long time Bernie but you are not forgotten.
A great life saver even though he couldn’t swim unless a shark was after him, typical boatie. A great mate and a true Elouera Warrior, he’ll be remembered by all. George Birss.
Stationed: Pt Kembla, Campbelltown. Sergeant around 1973 – 1974. Flemington O.I.C., Auburn until his retirement.
Brother of Cheval ( Chev ) & Beresford John ( Barry ) KILL
Died at Coniston 6 September 2013, late of Figtree
86 old
Funeral ?
Lionel KILL
Lionel KILL
Lionel KILL
Kill, Chev – Lionel – Barry – Wade ( son of Lionel ). This is the only time all three brothers ( Chev, Lionel, Barry ) were together in uniform.
Paul Brian WILCOX
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Paul Brian WILCOX
Late of Cootamundra
New South Wales Police Force
Rank: Senior Constable – Retired
Regd. # 36351
Stations: St. Marys & Cootamundra
Born: 15 April 1966
Died: Monday 3 November 2014 in his sleep, at home, surrounded by family.
Age: 48 old
Cause: Illness – Cancer
Funeral date: Tuesday 11 November 2014 – 2pm –
Funeral location: Cootamundra Baptist Church,
Thompson St, Cootamundra
*Everyone to wear jeans & boots at the funeral. NO suits
Paul’s said: ” I want everyone to wear farm gear. I don’t want suits & shit “
Commissioner Andrew Scipione with SenCon Paul Wilcox
Paul WILCOX – 2009
This is Paul at his best giving to the community.
26 April 2013
28 September 2012
26 June 2014 Thinking of you both constantly and sending heaps of love xxxxx — with Paul Wilcox and Gwendoline White Dorpers.
5 July 2014 My sister took this photo of Paul this morning. It’s probably the best photo of him I’ve ever seen. He has been feeling the effects of the chemo, but was up and outside this morning. He is now having a lay down.
Funeral location:
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A small section of St John Of God, Richmond Hospital, where Police ( and others ) with PTSD have gone for Inpatient Treatment.
This is a small Memorial that previous patients ( Police ) have done to remember our friends who have fallen before us. The Black & Dark Blue Memorial stones are by Army members
Photo posted up on NSW Cops, Old, Bold & Retired FB Group on 28 May 2017.
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Around Cootamundra – November 5, 2014
SAD PASSING
Springdale resident and former Cootamundra Local Area Command Domestic Violence Liaison Officer Paul Wilcox passed away peacefully on Monday night at home on his farm following a recent battle with a rare cancer. Paul was a respected member of our community and the NSW Police Force. He helped countless women, and on occasion men, escape the cycle of domestic violence during his time in the force. Such was his standing in the Force that in 2009 his work was recognised with the prestigious Commissioner’s Customer Service Officer of the Year Award. The support of the local community came to the fore for Paul recently with a well-attended fundraising dinner filling him and his family with joy. Condolences to wife Jennie, the entire Wilcox family and his extended family of ‘the boys in blue’.
COMMENDED: Back in 2009, Cootamundra Local Area Command’s then domestic violence officer Paul Wilcox received a prestigious award for the work he did in the local community. Today, he is suffering a rare form of cancer and friends are rallying to support him.
FOR years he was the domestic violence liaison officer here in Cootamundra, helping countless women caught in difficult circumstances to break free of the cycle of violence.
He was passionate about what he did, going above and beyond the call of your everyday police officer.
In 2009 the work of Senior Constable Paul Wilcox was recognised with a Commissioner’s Customer Service Officer of the Year Award.
Paul is now facing a brand new battle – one he needs the support of others to overcome.
Paul has a rare form of cancer known as ‘Pancoast Tumour’. It is an inoperable tumour that is wrapped around the main artery that feeds blood to his brain and is already starting to cause a series of small strokes.
After numerous rounds of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery, Paul is not responding to regular treatment.
There is hope however for this husband and father, who lives in Springdale with his family.
A radical treatment called ‘Radiowave Cancer Therapy’, also known as ‘Microwave Therapy’, has given Paul and his family hope.
The treatment is expensive and is not covered by Medicare. It is also only offered in Perth, Western Australia and further complicating matters, Paul is medically unfit to fly after surgery which removed part of his lung.
The wheels are in progress on a fundraising dinner for Paul to help ease the financial burden on his family and get him to Perth for treatment.
Anyone who has ever crossed paths with Paul is invited along to the dinner on September 27 at the Cootamundra Ex Services Club.
LOCKED AND LOADED: Keith Turner, Wilf Reid and Tony Nichols of local band Lock, Stock & Bingle got everyone up and dancing at the Cootamundra Ex-Service’s Club for Paul Wilcox’s fundraiser on Saturday night.
LADY LUCK: Jennie Wilcox presents Debbie White with her lucky door prizes. Debbie was very lucky on the night, also winning one of the raffle prizes, which she decided to donate back.
FIGHTING FAMILY: Jennie’s family were among the many people who turned up on Saturday night to support Paul, including (from back left) Callum Baker, Margaret Poulton, Jennie Wilcox, Paul Wilcox, Bill Poulton, and (front) Olivia Lloyd and Alison Poulton.
At the dinner, which includes a three-course meal and entertainment, there will be raffles and an auction of donated prizes.
All businesses that donate will have their business advertised throughout the night and a thank you card after the event to inform how much money was raised.
Already a number of local businesses have jumped on board to support the cause including Naked Nails, Hair and Beauty.
Currently the salon is supporting the Billie Judge fundraising campaign and will continue to do so for the next week and a half.
From August 11, they will support Paul’s cause with 10 per cent of daily takings, $10 from every full colour and $10 from every set of acrylic nails donated to the Wilcox family.
Local band ‘Lock, Stock and Bingle’ will perform on the night and they are always a hit. Keeping the tone of the night fun in honour of the good bloke Paul is, organisers are encouraging people to attend in their favourite hat or silliest wig.
For further information or to contact please contact Rachael on 0411 642 573 or Jen on 0418 069 485 or follow Paul’s progress on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pauliesprogress.
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THE new owners of the Pickled Pantry have come on board to support fundraising efforts for the family of former Cootamundra Local Area Command police officer Paul Wilcox.
Paul has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and requires treatment in Western Australia.
Trevor and the team at the Pickled Pantry are kindly donating 50 cents from every coffee sold in the month of August to Paul and his family.
Meanwhile, Kylie and her team at Naked Nails have also pledged their support to Paul and his family following the conclusion of her fundraising efforts for another local struck by cancer Billie Judge.
Well done to these local businesses and if you can please support them as they support locals in need.
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Pancoast Tumour fundraiser for Paul Wilcox
FAMILY MAN: Paul Wilcox and his wife Jen are hopeful the fundraising dinner will help to cover medical expenses.
ON September 27 the Rippley’s Farewell Dinner will be held at the Cootamundra Ex Services Club to raise funds for Paul Wilcox and his family.
Mr Wilcox has a rare form of cancer known as a Pancoast Tumour. The tumour is inoperable as it’s wrapped around the main artery that feeds blood to the brain and is already starting to cause a series of small strokes. After numerous rounds of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery Mr Wilcox’s body isn’t responding to regular treatment.
A radical treatment called Radiowave Cancer Therapy also known as Microwave Therapy has given hope to Mr Wilcox and his family. This treatment is expensive, not covered by Medicare and only offered in Perth, WA. To make matters more difficult he’s unable to fly due to medical reasons.
Family and friends of Mr Wilcox are hoping to raffle and auction off as many prizes as they can get. All businesses that donate will have their business advertised throughout the night and a thank you card after the event to inform how much money was raised. The family is counting on the kindness and generosity of strangers to help this family in need.
Community members are being encouraged to follow the ‘Paul’s Progress’ Facebook page for more information regarding the event and his treatment.
FIGHTING FAMILY: Jennie’s family were among the many people who turned up on Saturday night to support Paul, including (from back left) Callum Baker, Margaret Poulton, Jennie Wilcox, Paul Wilcox, Bill Poulton, and (front) Olivia Lloyd and Alison Poulton.
COMMUNITY spirit was in force at the Cootamundra Ex-Service’s Club on Saturday night to raise money for former police officer Paul Wilcox.
Diagnosed earlier this year with a rare, inoperable form of cancer, Paul’s pancoast tumour did not respond to chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
He and wife Jennie has been given a beacon of hope though in the form of radiowave therapy, which is currently only offered in Germany and Perth, WA, and is not covered by Medicare.
Needing $12,000 for treatment, Jennie and Paul are happy to announce the Saturday night fundraiser brought in $13,500, which will also help them with the cost of travel and accommodation.
“We are overwhelmed and humbled by the support we’ve received,” Jennie said.
The couple left for Perth on Tuesday and will spent 31 days there, which includes three weeks of treatment for two hours every Monday to Friday.
“We’re hoping for a marked improvement in his pain levels, and about halfway through we’ll know if it’s working on his tumour,” Jennie explained.
“It could be tiring but there’s no nausea like you get with other treatment, so depending on Paul’s health we’ll hopefully be able to enjoy Perth as well.”
Jennie and Paul would like to thank everyone who turned up on the night to support them, including many women Paul helped in his years as the Cootamundra LAC domestic violence officer.
Jennifer Lukins, Rachael Braham, Kamahl Bennett, Jacki Boxall and Scott Sanders were all mentioned in particular for their help in organising fundraisers and assisting the Wilcox’s on their farm and personally.
Jennifer’s aunty was able to supply many of the most popular items in the silent auction, including a signed 2014 Roosters jersey and signed boots from players such as Sonny Bill Williams and Anthony Minichiello.
Paul and Jennie would also like to extend big thanks to CAN Assist for all their help during the initial rounds of treatment.
FAMILY MAN: Paul Wilcox and his wife Jen are hopeful the fundraising dinner will help to cover medical expenses.
28 September 2012
15 August 2014
Brecky for paully
26 June 2014
Thinking of you both constantly and sending heaps of love xxxxx — with Paul Wilcox and Gwendoline White Dorpers.
The proudest day of Paul’s career. Top cop 2009. But to me you were top cop everyday!
2009 The proudest day of Paul’s career. Top cop 2009. But to me you were top cop everyday!
26 April 2013
29 April 2013 Paul had a small procedure today to take some biopsies. He is home tonight and for the next couple of days. We are all really tired tonight. The drs appointments started at 8.30 this morning and we have just got home. I will update more tomorrow. Including a photo of Paul’s alien “Ripley”. Below is a pic of Paul about to have his biopsie and when he got back.
29 April 2013
29 April 2013 Our first photo of Ripley.
14 May 2013 It’s not as bad as it looks. All the wires are just a heart monitor and oxygen tube. Just normal emergency department stuff. Though I must admit his heart rate did go up when I gave him a bed bath. Lol. He’s a lot more comfortable this afternoon. He’s even being cheeky to the nurses. They are about to move him to calvery as there are no bed at the base. Thank god for private health cover.
15 May 2013 After a long day that began with two hospitals losing Paul, followed by a stuff up in his chemo and three ambulance trips, Paul has finally settled in ICUS at Calvery Hospital. Before anyone panics, he’s only there because he needs to be on a heart monitor while his meds are sorted out and it was there or maternity. Our wonderful support people Jenni and Paul (yes that’s right) Lukins came down tonight and brought me a care package of Jamie’s, smokes and coffee. This pic is the two Paul’s discussing the fundamentals of urine bottles. Love you guys.
15 May 2013 Me thinks Paul is enjoying his ketamine just a little too much! Lol
15 May 2013 Paul keeping Paul’s spirits up.
15 May 2013 Forrest now has two jennys.
15 May 2013 Paul and his new buddy, “Nuf Nuf”.
15 May 2013 Paul and Nuf Nuf getting ready for his first round of chemo.
15 May 2013 Hard at work getting his chemo.
21 May 2013 I touched uncle Paul. Now I glow green like him. (Stolen from Jennifer Lukins)
22 May 2013 The radiation burns are starting to show. Other than that Paul is coming along well.
29 May 2013 Strapped in and ready to go for radiation. Paul is now half way through his treatment. Today was hump day. It’s all down hill from here.
4 June 2013 I tried to post this last night. We are back in Wagga for the week. The effects of the chemo are starting to catch up with Paul. He now has nausea and vomiting every day and feels weak. On the good side he has no pain and he has lost his voice! This is him laying in bed last night sharing some chocolate with Nuf Nuf.
12 June 2013 My Chinese crispy skinned husband with lemon sauce. Pass the fried rice.
19 June 2013 Paul is spending the night at temora hospital. The doctor will see him in the morning. Honestly, he will go to any length to get out of chemo.
11 July 2013 Paul crossed something off his bucket list today.
8 August 2013 Bring back the goatee!
14 August 2013
’twas the night before chemo and all through the house not a creature was stirring…….. Because it choked on Paul’s meds! That’s just one dose. Tomorrow morning is worserer.
18 August 2013
15 December 2013
Back in the saddle
20 February 2014
Everything went according to plan this morning.
Paul is now on the table.
He’s feeling very positive and is not nervous at all.
This photo is after he had his pre-med.
21 February 2014
He’s back on the ward and finally got a coffee.
24 February 2014. Guess who out of bed and down stairs getting some fresh air!
24 February 2014
24 February 2014
24 February 2014
24 February 2014
17 March 2014
We are off to sydney again tomorrow. Paul is 4 weeks post op and something is not right with his neck. The photo doesn’t show how bad it is. It’s all black and swollen and yesterday it split open in two places. The pain is unbearable. He’s on more pain meds now than when he had his chemo and al he does is sleep.
5 July 2014
My sister took this photo of Paul this morning. It’s probably the best photo of him I’ve ever seen.
He has been feeling the effects of the chemo, but was up and outside this morning.
He is now having a lay down.
16 July 2014 It’s happened againPaul’s hair just fell out in the shower. All except his head hair and eyebrows.Somehow, it wasn’t as funny this time.At least he looks a lot healthier than he did last time.
16 July 2014 Thank you to our wonderfully supportive friends and to my parents for all you have done and continue to do. Love you all.
20 July 2014
25 July 2014 Hi this is a picture of me Jenny. I am posting this picture because on the night of the dinner I am going to shave my head. There is a condition I want to raise $500 before I do it. So I can keep tabs on the amount when u donate please put “Jen Hair” as you reference in either the Go Fund Me link or the direct deposit. I hope I can get you all on board.
28 July 2014 We are staying in a motel for a couple of days. Paul is trying out the spa to see if it helps with his pain relief. — at Monte Villa.
29 July 2014 A slight mishap with the razor. Lol
I want to let everyone know that Paul took a sudden and unexpected down turn during the afternoon.
He is currently unconscious in Cootamundra Hospital and being transferred through to Wagga first thing in the morning for brain scans.
Drs are not sure what has happened, but feel it may be either a blood clot in the lung or brain, or a bleed on his brain.
I will let you all know more when I know.
18 August 2014 Anyone wanting to give Paul an uppercut, please get in line.After it being very touch and go through the night and family being called in from everywhere……This is him now!
Lookin good honey.
Fund Raising at Petries Mitre 10 – Young.
Fund Raising at Petries Mitre 10 – Young.
Fund Raising at Petries Mitre 10 – Young.
Fund Raising at Petries Mitre 10 – Young.
Fund Raising at Petries Mitre 10 – Young.
18 September 2014 Off to the framers today but thought id give you a peek….get bidding along with some of our other items on myminiauction.com/paulsprogress
26 September 2014 Well here is the jersey all framed….looking awesome
26 September 2014
26 September 2014
26 September 2014
27 September 2014 – Benefit Fund Raising night
27 September 2014 – Benefit Fund Raising night
27 September 2014 – Benefit Fund Raising night
27 September 2014 – Benefit Fund Raising night
27 September 2014 – Benefit Fund Raising night
27 September 2014 – Benefit Fund Raising night
27 September 2014 – Benefit Fund Raising night
27 September 2014 – Benefit Fund Raising night
27 September 2014 – Benefit Fund Raising night
27 September 2014 – Benefit Fund Raising night
27 September 2014 – Benefit Fund Raising night
27 September 2014 – Benefit Fund Raising night
Hi everyone. Our wonderful friend Kamahl has organised an authentic Didgeridoo to raffle off for the fundraiser that was kindly donated by Murray Izzard. A bit of info: Its white box, cut 3 years ago green and dried over a 2 year period, food grade mouth piece, Low A key, deep resonant sound and oil finished. The raffle for the beautiful piece of art will be drawn on the night if the dinner. Should you wish to purchase tickets please contact Kamahl direct on 0408867666. Thanks again Kamahl.
3 October 2014 Waiting to get his Picc line put in.
Nufnuf surprised us by catching a later flight to be here to support Paul.
10 October 2014 One of us just fell over and has a boo boo.
22 October 2014 Check out his new wheel chair
24 October 2014
24 October 2014
24 October 2014
24 October 2014 Haha Harry High Pants or you trying to be Steve Urkel lol xx
29 October 2014 Last smoke for 3 days.Sitting waiting to board.
1 November 2014 And we’re in Parks.Thanks to “The Recovery Crew” for giving up sleep to get us this last leg. — with Matt Hoy, Ian Hoy, Scott Sanders, Callum Baker, Jason Maloney and William Poulton at Parkes railway station
2 November 2014 Enjoying the sunshine.
26 April 2013
This is Paul at his best giving to the community.
FIGHTING FAMILY: Jennie’s family were among the many people who turned up on Saturday night to support Paul, including (from back left) Callum Baker, Margaret Poulton, Jennie Wilcox, Paul Wilcox, Bill Poulton, and (front) Olivia Lloyd and Alison Poulton.
