William Norman Morrison POCKRAN
William Norman Morrison POCKRAN
aka Bill
( late of Rockingham, W.A. )
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 11945
Rank: Constable
Stations: ?, Traffic Branch – retirement
Service: From ? ? 1966? to 15 June 1969 = 3 years Service
* Lost his left leg in an ” On Duty ” Police Motor cycle malfunction accident in 1969 near Blacktown.
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: 28 April 1942
Died on: Sunday 30 October 2016
Age: 74
Cause: ?
Funeral date: 7 November 2016 @ 10.30am
Funeral location: the Chapel of Chipper Funerals, 69 Dixon Road, Rockingham, W.A.
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial at: ?
[alert_yellow]WILLIAM is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_yellow] *NEED MORE INFO
- Has this man died from a work related injury? Stemming from the consumption of pain killers associated with his ” On Duty ” injuries of 1969?
Bill was the Public Relations and Welfare Officer for the West Australian Civilian Maimed and Limbless Association.
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William POCKRAN
POCKRAN:
The Funeral Service for the late Mr William (Bill) Norman Morrison Pockran of Rockingham, will be conducted in Our Chapel, 69 Dixon Rd, Rockingham at 10.30am on MONDAY (07.11.2016).
A Private Cremation will follow.
69 DIXON ROAD ROCKINGHAM 9528 1244
chipperfunerals.com.au
William POCKRAN
- “POCKRAN William Norman (Bill): Born: 28.4.1942 Died:…”
– William POCKRAN
Published in: The West Australian
POCKRAN
William Norman (Bill):
Born: 28.4.1942
Died: 30.10.2016
Husband of Jean Pockran (dec).
Father of Ryan, Matthew and Greg.
Peace at last for a character of Rockingham.
Thank you to the staff at Armadale Hospital, Bethany and Silver Chain. Your love and attention was greatly appreciated.
Monday, 7 November 2016
We’ll miss you Bill. A real character, we’ve had lots of laughs and debates with you over the years. Rest in Peace old mate.
Pat
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Strangers display generosity after gopher theft
A wheelchair-bound Rockingham man who was left “trapped” in his house after his gopher was stolen last week has been overwhelmed by the generosity of strangers.
Bill Pockran, who requires dialysis three times a week, has had a rough year dealing with the death of his mother, wife and dog, the theft of his only mode of transport and almost $10,000 hacked from his bank accounts.
The news that several strangers wanted to donate him a replacement gopher or fundraise money to help, far outweighed his expectations.
“The response has been wonderful – I’m just so appreciative of what people and police have done and how they’ve wanted to help,” Mr Pockran said.
“It’s great to see there are caring people in the world – it’s a wonderful feeling and I feel much better than I did last week.
“I felt deserted on an island – my independence was gone.
“How can you do this to someone who is defenceless?”
Police South Metropolitan Community Engagement Unit Sergeant Paul Trimble said the theft was a “gutless” act and hoped people with information could come forward about the whereabouts of the 73-year-old man’s canopied scooter.
The ex-NSW policeman lost his leg in 1969 while on duty riding a police motorcycle which malfunctioned. Mr Pockran said doctors believed years of taking chronic pain medication had caused his kidneys to deteriorate.
He said he was in talks with his bank about how to get the money back.
Sgt Trimble urged anyone with information to contact 131 444.
“It’s unbelievable how people can target the elderly,” he said. “Most people in the community would agree this is a gutless act.”
Another scenario dealt with by Police on a regular basis. I feel for this man that has lost his independence, his only mode of transport, gone! because of a thoughtless act of thievery. I f anyone knows something about this please let police know. As a community working together lets help get this man his gopher back.
GOPHER STOLEN
A wheel-chair bound Rockingham man has been left “trapped” in his house after his gopher was stolen on Sunday night.
Police South Metropolitan Community Engagement Unit Sergeant Paul Trimble said the theft was a “gutless” act and hoped people with information could come forward about the whereabouts of a 75-year-old man’s only mode of transport.
Bill Pockran, who requires dialysis three times a week, has had a rough year dealing with the death of his mother, wife and dog, and now the theft of his gopher and about $1200 hacked from his bank account.
“I’m devastated, I’ve only got $2.48 to last the fortnight,” he said.
“How can you do this to someone who is selfless and defenseless?“I feel deserted on an island – my independence is gone.
“I’m stranded and can’t get out for a coffee at the beach.” The ex-NSW policeman lost his leg in 1969 while on duty riding a police motorcycle which malfunctioned.
Mr Pockran said doctors believed years of taking chronic pain medication had caused his kidneys to deteriorate.
He said he was in talks with his bank about how to get the money back but would need to check with his son, his power of attorney, about the insurance on his gopher.
Sgt. Trimble urged anyone with information to contact 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
“It’s unbelievable how people can target the elderly,” he said.
“Most people in the community would agree this is a gutless act.” This article and photograph was supplied by the Sound Telegraph
Police South Metropolitan Community Engagement Unit Sergeant Paul Trimble said the theft was a “gutless” act and hoped people with information could come forward about the whereabouts of a 75-year-old man’s only mode of transport.
Bill Pockran, who requires dialysis three times a week, has had a rough year dealing with the death of his mother, wife and dog, and now the theft of his gopher and about $1200 hacked from his bank account.
“I’m devastated, I’ve only got $2.48 to last the fortnight,” he said.
“How can you do this to someone who is selfless and defenseless?“I feel deserted on an island – my independence is gone.
“I’m stranded and can’t get out for a coffee at the beach.” The ex-NSW policeman lost his leg in 1969 while on duty riding a police motorcycle which malfunctioned.
Mr Pockran said doctors believed years of taking chronic pain medication had caused his kidneys to deteriorate.
He said he was in talks with his bank about how to get the money back but would need to check with his son, his power of attorney, about the insurance on his gopher.
Sgt. Trimble urged anyone with information to contact 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
“It’s unbelievable how people can target the elderly,” he said.
“Most people in the community would agree this is a gutless act.” This article and photograph was supplied by the Sound Telegraph.
Comments
Gem Cathttps://www.indiegogo.com/…/gopher-for-ex…/x/11568723… Support Your WA Police have set up an indiegogo page for this man! I’ve just donated 🙂
Each day I lost a bit of faith in humanity.
What have we become.Thank goodness there are still good people out there that can restore it..
Support Your Local Police – WAHi All, due to overwhelming request to help raise money for Mr Prockran, SYLP have set up a crowd funding campaign through indiegogo to raise money for him. If you wish to donate, please click on this link https://www.indiegogo.com/…/gopher-for-ex…/x/11568723…. All proceeds will go to Mr Prockran. South Metro District – WA Police could you please share?
Soleil JadorierHe’s been in the wars poor luv.
I hope whoever did this feels suitably ashamed.
I do hope it is returned .
Its still hard to believe you have left us Browny.
You were one of those genuine mates, whom you could count on your hand.
Until we all meet again Pal…
Rest in peace my friend.
Thinking of your loved ones in these testing times.