Dearly loved husband of KIRSTY and adored father of JARVIS, and SYBELLA.
Much loved son and son-in-law of DON and MARGARET WILLIAMS, ANNETTE and GEORGE HAMILTON.
The Family and Friends of CLINTON are warmly invited to attend a Celebration of his Life to be held in Pettigrew’s Chapel, 984 Hunter St., Newcastle West THIS FRIDAY 23/9/2016, Service commencing at 2.30PM.
In lieu of flowers donations to NSW Police Legacy may be made at the Service.
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September 24, 2016
I can’t believe that you have gone. I wish we had spent more time together as adults. I have good memories of us as children. Life pulls us in different directions. I promise to always check in on your Mum and Dad and look out for them.
Rest in peace Clinton,
Love Amanda, your cousin xx
Amanda Williams, Newcastle, New South Wales
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Heidi Power, Mount Hutton, New South Wales
Published in The Newcastle Herald on Sept. 21, 2016 –
THIN BLUE LINE: Inspector Gerard Lawson, Faye Cooper, Margaret Williams and Superintendent John Gralton on Thursday. Picture: Jonathan Carroll
FOR the past year, Margaret Williams has been asking herself “what if”.
What if she had pressured her son to see the doctor. What if she had called more often. Just what if they detected the cancer sooner.
Mrs Williams lost her son, Clinton Williams, a respected police officer with the Brisbane Waters Local Area Command, in September last year to brain cancer, leaving behind a wife and two children, and sorrow between the thin blue line.
But as the grandmother has found, thanks to NSW Police Legacy, the thin blue line gets thicker in times of heartache.
Families of NSW Police Force personnel, including those killed in the line of duty, came together on Thursday at Newcastle police station for the legatee lunch – an initiative that is more than just breaking bread, but recognition that personal sacrifice has not been forgotten.
Mrs Williams, who was attending her first legatee lunch, said the value of a sympathetic ear had been “absolutely fantastic”.
“They [Police Legacy] have been very, very supportive,” she said. “It’s been a tough year on the family – a lot of those what if questions – but you realise you’re not alone.”
Newcastle City Local Area Commander Superintendent John Gralton said local cops had a proud history of supporting Legacy.
“That’s something that will continue,” he said. “We will continue to fundraise because it’s all about caring for the police family, one that you’re always part of. We say the thin blue line gets thicker in times of adversity.”
NSW Police Legacy said the luncheon was one of many services provided to the families of fallen Hunter police officers.
The organisation also runs holiday programs and hands out more than $250,000 in education grants per year for Legacy children.
A recent challenge has been responding to what happens after police leave the force and the effects of post traumatic stress disorder.
Mrs Williams said her son’s illness probably went unnoticed because he maintained a high pain threshold as a police officer.
“We need to recognise the sacrifices, and if only we could do it more often,” she said.
Verdo suffered from a fall and was taken to Hospital around the 14 September 2016.
Kevin, around early October 2015, had been suffering from complete renal failure and had lost most of his eye sight.
As of 21 August 2015 he had spent 3 weeks in Westmead hospital after heart surgery and the inserting of a cannula to drain excess fluid.
In May 2015 Verdo was in Calvary Hospital, Wagga Wagga after renal failure.
Ian Borland Rest in Peace Kevin.
I had the pleasure to do several courses with Kevin. A great bloke in every way. He will be sadly missed.
6 · September 16 at 3:42pm
Kris Dundee RIP frend.
2 · September 16 at 3:47pm
Elliot Moore May he rest in peace. Thank you for sharing.
2 · September 16 at 3:54pm
Steve Rose RIP Verdo. Great bloke, great sense of humour, great boss. I had the pleasure of spending a little time with him a few months ago. So glad I did.
3 · September 16 at 3:56pm
Julie Turton Rest in Peace, Verdo. A great man with a big heart, loved by so many. We’ll be having a toast to you before tonight’s game & I think there will be plenty of others on here joining us. Thanks for keeping us updated, Steve & Peter. He was blessed with many fine friends. Condolences to Verdo’s family.
7 · September 16 at 3:56pm
Richard Hurst Rest in Peace big fella.
3 · September 16 at 4:01pm
Brett Larkin RIP Verdo. It was a pleasure to work with you in K District.
3 · September 16 at 4:17pm
Ted Collins Rest in peace big kevin. Great man, mentor, funny as. Great policeman and he was always good for advice.
4 · September 16 at 4:19pm
Dee Cee RIP Kevin.
2 · September 16 at 4:21pm
Geoff Wolsey R.I.P Verdo.
2 · September 16 at 4:26pm
Geoff Wolsey Peter Gould, will you keep us posted re funeral, I live quite local to the Rock.
2 · September 16 at 4:28pm
Peter Gould Definitely Geoff.
September 17 at 7:43am
Barry Parrish Sincerest condolences to the Verdon family
2 · September 16 at 4:30pm
Barry Parrish Sincerest condolences to the Verdon family. RIP Verdo a legend of the Job and outside the job. One of the best.
3 · September 16 at 4:31pm
Ted Collins Peter Gould i have private appt Can someone try and find on video cathedral pipes and drums. Kevin would be happy to hear them, i know he can..
Guy Paterson Condolences to his family and friends ?
2 · September 16 at 4:40pm
Frank Skinner A great loss to the blue family he will be sadly missed RiP
4 · September 16 at 4:52pm
Peter Cameron RIP. Never had the pleasure to meet you but if this crowd say you were a top bloke, that’s good enough for me.
7 · September 16 at 5:04pm · Edited
Wade Kill Sad news! RIP Verdo!
3 · September 16 at 5:18pm
Greg Wilson RIP….
2 · September 16 at 5:32pm
John Clark RIP….
2 · September 16 at 5:54pm
Paul Quilter Daley RIP Verdo. No torment where you’re heading.
5 · September 16 at 6:32pm
Dellb Shay Best bloke on paper. Ripped the shit out of you one day forgotten the next. An absolute stand out. A great role model always had your back. A really sad day. RIP KPV there will never be another like you so glad I had the privilege of working with you xxx
8 · September 16 at 9:46pm
David N Sue McKay So true
1 · September 16 at 11:31pm
Warren Davis R.I.P big kev. A great man gone. Sad news indeed.
4 · September 16 at 9:48pm
Peter Blinman RIP Verdo.
September 16 at 10:08pm
Phil Matthews RIP Kevin Verdon. Condolences to the family and God bless !! Another good man gone but not forgotten.
4 · September 16 at 11:12pm
Belinda Thompson May God rest your soul Verdo, you’ve sure as shit earned it….. a true legend of the old 34 div. The scariest & BEST cop I met straight out of the Academy. The lessons I learned & the jobs I attended with you will forever be burned into my memories. Thanks for everything u did for us all. I’m sure anyone who worked with u will attest to be being better police because of the experience. RIP u big lug…. you’ll be missed by many.
9 · September 17 at 7:16am
Dellb Shay Perfectly said Bin. He will never know the impact he had on so many peoples policing careers. Forever grateful he was a huge part of ours. Us 224 girls were so lucky. xxx
4 · September 17 at 7:34am · Edited
John Mennie RIP Verdo
September 17 at 8:10am
Kevin Ryan Rip mate
2 · September 17 at 11:15am
Peter Sliwinski What a great bloke. One in a million. One minute he was tearing you a new asshole, next minute you were downing beers after work having a laugh. I feel genuinely honored to have known and worked with him. RIP Verdo.
7 · September 17 at 1:05pm
Belinda Thompson Well said….
2 · September 17 at 1:51pm
Christopher Busch Same as Peter Cameron. Well said.
3 · September 17 at 2:30pm
Craig William Smith I must’ve been yhe only one not to cop a serve off the Big Fella???
5 · September 17 at 3:22pm
Dellb Shay You have got to be kidding it was a daily occurrence for you!!
4 · September 17 at 3:58pm
Craig William Smith I just thought that was his normal demeanor
4 · September 17 at 4:38pm
Dellb Shay you made him that way!!
2 · September 17 at 6:28pm
Ki Lee Ann RIP Verdo, you gave the meaning to ‘police presence’ both in & out of the stn.
3 · September 17 at 4:38pm
Peter Gould Greg Callander
1 · September 17 at 10:37pm
Greg Callander Thanks mate. Unfortunately I won’t have time to do anything with this memorial page tonight. I will have to do something tomorrow night if I get the time. I will start something on the website though – but won’t Publish it. You can fill in the blanks if you get the time.
1 · September 17 at 10:43pm
Peter Gould Thanks Greg
Don Hamilton Everyone above has conveyed my wishes. May he Rest in Peace.
2 · September 17 at 10:58pm
John King Our sincere condolences to the family, friends & police family. Verdo will always be remembered. RIP Verdo.
2 · September 17 at 11:22pm
Ted Collins I can honestly say i nevef had an argument with kevin. By gee he was a top teacher, learnt heaps from him.
2 · September 17 at 11:26pm
Ex NSW Cops
Murder at the Rock – Arrests made
Two people were arrested on Sunday morning following the death of 76-year-old Rodney Willis at his home in The Rock last Wednesday.
Police arrested the pair at a Railway Street address in The Rock.
The arrests came only two days after the completion of the forensic examination of Mr Willis’ home and after interviewing friends and neighbours of the elderly man.
The 23 year old woman and 25 year old man were taken into custody at Wagga Police Station and both charged with murder.
The man was also charged for an outstanding warrant for an unrelated offence.
The pair has been refused bail and are due to appear at Wagga Local Court today (Wednesday April 23).
Police were called to Mr Willis’ home on Scott Street, The Rock at 11.30am April 16, following reports a man was in cardiac arrest.
CPR was performed for 45 minutes by ambulance and police but they pronounced him dead at the scene just after noon.
Police treated the death as suspicious from the beginning having spent the afternoon interviewing family and nearby residents.
Mr Willis’ body was sent to Sydney for a post-mortem examination.
Residents of The Rock and surrounds have been shaken by the murder of 76-year-old local Rodney Willis.
Members of The Rock community groups, friends and neighbours remembered Mr Willis as a man who was clever, private and good-humoured.
On Wednesday he was found in cardiac arrest but emergency crews were unable to revive him after performing CPR for 45 minutes.
Mr Willis was a foundation member of The Rock and District Men’s Shed, a church organist, volunteer with Meals on Wheels, and an active member of the Emily Centre Friendship Group.
Kevin Verdon, friend to Mr Willis and The Rock and District Men’s Shed secretary described Mr Willis as “gentle and an avid reader”.
“He was a gentle man – his first love was gardening, he used to write poetry and he was an avid reader who loved the old movies,” he said.
A memorial will be held today (Wednesday April 23) at The Rock and District Men’s Shed starting just after midday.
Mr Willis was unmarried and his passions included poetry, photography and gardening.
Isabel Seberry volunteered alongside Mr Willis at Meals on Wheels and described the elderly man as sweet and reliable.
“We’ll miss him terribly,” Ms Seberry said.
“He was at the Emily Centre on Tuesday night, and regularly comes here twice a week to visit and chat.”
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Sunday 1 February 2007 ( aged 31 years, 4 months, 27 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed 28 August 2007 ( aged 31 years, 11 months, 23 days )
Constable – appointed ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ?
Senior Constable – appointed ?
Final Rank: Senior Constable
Stations: ?, City Central, ?, Tuggerah Lakes
Service: From 1 February 2007 to 7 September 2016 = 9 years, 7 months, 6 days Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: Friday 5 September 1975
Died on: Wednesday 7 September 2016
Cause: Bowel Cancer – diagnosed early 2015
Age: 41 years, 0 months, 2 days
Funeral date: Tuesday 13 September 2016 @ 2pm
Funeral location: Macquarie Memorial Park Cemetery & Crematorium, 405 Cessnock Rd, Ryhope
Buried at: ?
Memorial at: Dave IS MENTIONED on the Sydney Police Centre memorial Wall of Remembrance. Right Wall, Plaque E16
DAVE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance, Canberra *NEED MORE INFO
Dave IS MENTIONED on the Sydney Police Centre memorial Wall of Remembrance. Right Wall, Plaque E16
Funeral location:
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal
Dave has lost his battle with Bowel Cancer and passed away on Wednesday 7 August 2016.
We pass on our deepest condolences to Dave’s wife and three children.
May you forever Rest In Peace Dave.
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The Funeral is at 2pm with the Service commencing at 2.30pm by Reverend Mark Watt, Police Chaplain, and the Service will be a full Police Funeral.
Those wishing to march in the Marching Escort Party are to be at the Memorial Park at 1.30pm for rehearsal in full uniform.
The family have invited all, after the service, to Central Leagues Club, Bula St, Charlestown to celebrate Dave’s life and it was on of Dave’s last wishes that those attending the funeral ( not in uniform ) wear a Hawaiian Shirt and bright colours to ‘celebrate his life’ and not mourn it.
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MANSFIELD, David John ‘DAVE’
Late of Edgeworth
Passed away peacefully surrounded by His loving friends & family
7th September, 2016
Aged 41 Years
Dearly loved Husband of KY-LEE.
Much loved Dad of SARAH, KYAN, & LILA.
Adored Son of BRIAN MANSFIELD, SONJA & EDWARD HERIVEL,
Son-in-law of DAVID & MARGARET STODDART,
Brother of DEBRA, GLEN, & IAN,
Brother-in-law & Uncle to His Family.
A good friend to many.
At DAVE’S request, bright colours & Hawaiian shirts to be worn.
The Family & Friends of DAVE are warmly invited to attend a Celebration Of His Life to be held in The Chapel of Lake Macquarie Memorial Park, Cessnock Rd, Ryhope this TUESDAY 13th September, 2016 service commencing at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers & In Memory of DAVE donations to the ‘Starlight Foundation at JHH‘ may be made at the service.
Message dated: Thursday 8 September 2016 May you rest in peace Dave Mansfield. You fought the entire battle with more courage than anyone known. We would break any world record to still have you here. Sincerest of condolences to the Mansfield family.
22 Apr 2015
Central Coast Express Advocate Wyong
Emma Herd
Police leap to challenge of helping stricken mate
WHEN Senior Constable Dave Mansfield was diagnosed with bowel cancer at the start of the year, he had many colleagues willing to literally jump to his aid.
Senior Constable Jay Stewart and colleagues Graham Smith, Mick Errickson, Karen Bertram and Steve Bancroft warming up for their Guinness Book of World Records attempt for continuous jumping on a jumping castle.
As a fundraiser for the father of three, officers from Tuggerah Lakes police are preparing to set a new Guinness Book of World Records mark for continuous jumping on a jumping castle .
The record stands at 37 hours and 14 seconds, and the group is determined to blow that time out of the water at Mingara Recreation Club, Tumbi Umbi, on May 29-31.
Such was the interest in assisting the Mansfield family, organiser Senior Constable Jay Stewart had to knock back some prospective jumpers as only eight are required.
While there is no strict training schedule planned, Sen-Constable Stewart said they had a plan of attack for their record attempt.
“We’re going to try half an hour stints,” he said.
“We were going to try an hour at a time but I don’t know if you could do it for that long.”
The group have set up a Facebook page and are seeking support from businesses in the lead-up to the event.
Sen-Constable Mansfield was speechless when his colleagues told him of their plans, although he confessed to having a laugh when he was told about the jumping castle.
“I thought it was hilarious to begin with,” he said.
“But I’ve been speechless at how much support has been generated.”
Hunter Valley Amusement Hire has donated the use of a jumping castle.
Details: Search Jumpfor Dave Tuggerah Lakes on Facebook.
Eight officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police will begin a world record attempt for the longest marathon bouncing on a jumping castle at Mingara Recreation Club on Friday, May 29.
The attempt is to raise funds for their Tuggerah Local Area Command colleague, senior constable Dave Mansfield, who was diagnosed with bowel cancer at the start of the year.
SC Mansfield is a married man and a father of a young family, so, according to the Police Association of NSW, his “police family” is banding together to raise funds to assist the Mansfield family.
The current marathon on a jumping castle world record stands at 37 hours and 14 seconds.
“We believe we can blow that record out of the water by jumping well into Sunday,” said Ms Alison McLaughlin, spokesperson for the Police Association.
A family fun day will be held on Saturday, May 30 as part of the world record attempt including raffles, barbecue, NSW Police Dog Unit, POLAIR landing and “Dunk a Cop”.
Email, 27 May 2015 Alison McLaughlin, Police Association of NSW
‘Jump for Dave’ fundraiser day at Mingara Rec Centre, Tuggerah, in support of Sen Cst Dave Mansfield & his family during his medical treatment. Come by for a Sausage sandwich & see the great displays of NSW Police, NSW Ambulance, Fire & Rescue NSW, SES, VRA, Marine Rescue, PCYC. Till 2pm.
Finally tonight, a group of Central Coast police officers has set a new world record for the longest team marathon on a jumping castle, by bouncing for 43 hours and 25 minutes.
They smashed the previous mark by more than six hours.
It was all about raising money to support fellow Tuggerah Lakes officer, David Mansfield, who was diagnosed with bowel cancer in February.
“I… I truly am speechless. How do you thank so many people? I guess you keep fighting. This is the most humbling experience I think you could ever have.”
The longest marathon on a bouncy castle by a team is 43 hr 25 min 1 sec and was achieved by Tuggerah Lakes Police (Australia) in Tumbi Umbi, New South Wales, Australia, on 29-31 May 2015.
The team consisted of Jay Stewart, Graham Smith, Steve Bancroft, Mick Erickson, Nicole Bird, Jon Paul Dinsdale, Karen Bertram, and Dave Brown. They attempted this record to raise money for a New South Wales Police officer who was diagnosed with cancer.
A quick-thinking driver and two alert off-duty police officers saved 32 foreign tourists from the smoke, flames and explosions of a burning tour bus in Sydney.
The group were travelling on the Gore Hill freeway at Artarmon about 6.30pm yesterday when the driver noticed an engine fire, prompting him to stop in a breakdown lane and quickly start evacuating his passengers.
Two off-duty police officers, Constable David Mansfield and Senior Constable Bryon Williams, happened to be travelling in a car nearby and decided to follow the bus after noticing smoke coming from its rear.
“As the bus pulled over we got out of the car,” Senior Constable Williams told reporters yesterday.
“The back of the bus was engulfed in flames and smoke.”
By the time the officers got to the front of the bus, passengers were scrambling to get off.
“Obviously there was a lot of chaos,” Senior Constable Williams said.
“Within minutes the whole bus was alight.
“There were numerous explosions … the windows on either side were blowing out with the heat.
“I thought, if we don’t get these people off there’s going to be a big fatality.”
None of the passengers were injured. The officers and the bus driver suffered smoke inhalation.
All that remains of the bus is a burnt shell.
The freeway at Artarmon was closed between Willoughby Road and Reserve Road for nearly an hour while firefighters fought the blaze, causing traffic problems.
Two off-duty police officers who had just seconds to save passengers from a burning bus on Sydney’s North Shore last night say they feared the bus would explode.
Senior Constable Bryon Williams and Constable David Mansfield were travelling behind the bus when it caught on fire while carrying 32 tourists on the Gore Hill Freeway in Artarmon about 6:00pm.
The driver pulled over and the officers only had seconds to get the passengers off before flames engulfed the bus.
Senior Constable Williams says the officers’ first concern was the passengers.
“It was out of control. Within a minute, the whole bus was nearly alight. The windows on either side of the bus were blowing out with the heat and the amount of fire and that coming from the bus,” he said.
“It was close… I actually thought this thing’s going to blow up and if we don’t get these people off, there’s going to be a big fatality.
“It was very scary from my point of view, from the point of view of the people on the bus and the poor bus driver himself.”
The fire started in the engine bay of the bus.
The southbound lanes of the freeway were closed for more than an hour, causing traffic problems.
HODGE, DON
21st August 2016
Aged 83 Years
Late of Port Stephens
Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Family and Friends are invited to attend DON’s Funeral Service to be held in the Nelson Bay Baptist Church, 19 Government Road, Nelson Bay on FRIDAY 2nd September 2016 commencing at 10am.
France Family Funerals www.fff.com.au
Nelson Bay 4981 4488
FDA of NSW
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Aug. 27, 2016
Information to hand is that Paul has passed away after a battle with cancer.
It appears that Paul, after leaving NSWPF, started a business of Hampton Investigations from Putney, NSW.
We send out condolences to the family and friends of Paul and hope that he is now Resting In Peace.
Further information will be updated on this memorial page as it becomes known.
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Pilot killed fighting bushfire
By David Braithwaite February 17, 2006 – 3:08PM Page 1 of 2
A 32-year-old water-bombing pilot and father of two has crashed and died while fighting a bushfire in southern NSW.
Brad Pead, a 32-year-old father of two, died when his plane ploughed into a hill near Mount Ulandra, south of Cootamundra, about 7pm (AEDT) last night.
NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Phil Koperberg said today the tragic accident marred a clean track record.
“We have had a perfect aviation record up until now in fire fighting … indeed it is the first time in Australian history,” Mr Koperberg said.
“It is obviously a great tragedy – a young man, young family – but what he was doing is very, very dangerous.”
Aerial Agricultural Association chief executive officer, Phil Hurst, told smh.com.au: “It’s a very small community – about 300 agricultural pilots, everyone knows everyone, so everybody will be feeling this loss this morning.”
He said it was a high-risk job done by top pilots, he said.
“Due to the frequency they fly, it would be nothing for a fire-bombing pilot to have 15-16,000 hours experience, more than more airline or military pilots.”
Police said a lightning strike was believed to have sparked a fire on properties at Brawlin, near Cootamundra, about 5pm (AEDT) yesterday.
Three Rural Fire Service planes and one helicopter dumped water on the flames from the air in an attempt to control the blaze, but one of the planes hit a hillside at about 7pm.
The pilot, a father of two from Port Macquarie, worked for a Cowra aerial service contractor, Fred Fahey Aerial Services.
Mr Fahey described the dead pilot as a “good bloke” and a highly experienced flyer who had taken part in plenty of water-bombing operations.
“He got his pilot’s licence practically before he got his car licence – he had probably been flying 15 or 16 years,” he said.
Cootamundra police crime manager Detective Inspector Paul Hampton said witnesses did not believe the plane was flying through smoke when it crashed.
The plane was spraying fire retardant when it crashed into a hillside in farmland, Inspector Hampton said.
“He does not appear to have hit power lines or trees, but that will be further investigated by forensic police and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority today,” he said.
Inspector Hampton said three witnesses, including other pilots, would be interviewed today as investigations continued into the crash.
The firefighting tragedy comes three years after a water-bombing helicopter crashed into a dam during the ACT bushfires, and nine years after a water-bomber plane clipped a house in Perth. Both the pilots survived.
Paul passed away peacefully on 23rd August 2016 aged 51.
A Celebration of Paul’s Life will be held in the Palm Chapel of the Macquarie Park Crematorium, Plassey Road, North Ryde on TUESDAY (30th August 2016) commencing at 1:15 pm.
In lieu of floral tributes, please consider a donation to the Pallative Care
Unit, Greenwich Hospital. Envelopes will be available on the day.
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Aug. 26, 2016
Paul
Thanks for all the laughs we have shared, so blessed to have had you as my friend for so many years xx
~
Amber Gidney,
Cowra, New South Wales
Tuesday, 30 August 2016
God Bless Paul, memories of “Anchor” at school xx
~
Katrina Walsh,
Lake Conjola, New South Wales
Tuesday, 30 August 2016
Paul, you were a beautiful soul! I will always cherish the memories. Rest in peace my dear friend xx
~
Jacqui Poehlsen,
Sydney, New South Wales
Tuesday, 30 August 2016
So saddened to hear of your passing. Whilst a long time ago you bought loads of laughs to our lives that stays with us forever. With much love to you family and friends
~
Cathie Moran,
Sydney, New South Wales
Monday, 29 August 2016
Paul, you certainly lived life to the full, you left us way to soon and will very much be missed by all of us. Rest easy Hampo and God Bless
Leanne Oates Sydney NSW
Saturday, 27 August 2016
My beautiful Pauly,
Thankyou for the years of fun, laughter and crazy times together.
I will never forget the love and concern you showed for me in the last weeks of your life.
Always my protector and biggest believer, right until the end.
Big, big love to you baby xoxoxo me
~
Natalie Curtis,
Sydney, New South Wales
Friday, 26 August 2016
Paul. I am deeply saddened by your passing but so honoured to have known you. Mate you were never short of a practical joke and the laughter and memories will be with me forever. Rest in peace, knowing you are no longer suffering. God bless you.
Hampo, you were the best mate a bloke could have….You lived life to the fullest and made the lives of those you knew that much richer…. Your courageous battle is done…rest now in peace my friend
~
Rob Shankelton,
Sydney, New South Wales
Friday, 26 August 2016
Paul, you will be remembered as a great bloke who loved a laugh and enjoyed life to the fullest. I recall your utmost devotion to your daughter Maddie, who you spoke of nearly every day. Rest in peace mate.
John passed away during the afternoon of Thursday 28 July 2016 in Gosford Hospital.
May he forever Rest In Peace.
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Geoff Talbot called into Gosford Hospital this morning ( Wednesday 27 July 2016 ) and spent some time with Johns wife Verna who has been at his bedside for just on 2 weeks. Today is day 13 since John consumed any food and is mostly in a state of unconsciousness. His family and close friends are regular visitors being support for his wife. I mentioned the comments here on FB and Verna asked me to thank those members who have John in their thoughts and prayers.
If you know John or Verna and you are in the Gosford area – you may wish to visit and offer your support.
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Paul Anthony BRENNAN
| 22/09/2016
Paul Anthony BRENNAN
Previously recorded as: Unknown MALE VicPol member – suicide 2
aka Brezza
Victoria Police Force
Regd. # 36201
Rank: Senior Constable
Stations: ?, Kingston Crime Investigation Unit, Mordialloc – death
Service: From? ? ? to pre 11 February 2016= ? years Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: 25 May 1981
Died on: Wednesday 10 February 2016
Cause: Suicide
Age: 34
Funeral date: Thursday 18 February 2016 @ 11am
Funeral location: St Louis de Montfort primary school hall, Dolphin Street Aspendale, Victoria
Buried at: ?
Memorial at: ?
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Unnamed male who suicided the week pre 11 February 2016.
This officer was from Mordialloc station, and is understood to have taken his own life after being involved in a minor traffic incident in the bayside suburbs on Wednesday night.
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Two Victoria Police officers take their own lives in a week
Nino Bucci and Cameron Houston
Victoria Police is grappling with the suicides of two officers in a week, as it awaits a high-level review of mental health issues within the force that is expected to recommend an overhaul of support services.
As Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton described the challenge of mental health issues among police as “one of the most important issues” he had to face, the families of the two officers were mourning the sudden losses.
In 41 days this year, two officers and a police employee have taken their lives. It has been almost 10 years since a Victoria Police officer died on duty, according to the Police Association honour roll.
The first officer ( Ray McNISH ) who died this week was from Echuca police station, but ended his life at a house in Tocumwal, a small town in NSW about 110 kilometres to the north-east.
The other officer( SenCon Paul Anthony BRENNAN ) was from Mordialloc station, and is understood to have taken his own life after being involved in a minor traffic incident in the bayside suburbs on Wednesday night.
Neither officer was on duty at the time of their deaths.
“The death by suicide of a police member is always cause for enormous concern at Victoria Police. Looking after our people is one of our highest priorities,” police spokeswoman Acting Sergeant Melissa Seach said.
“We are heavily committed to improving the mental health support available to all our staff.
“We know that anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress can all be triggered by the stressful situations our people can find themselves in.”
Acting Sergeant Seach said the Victoria Police Mental Health Review would be completed in late March. Mental health experts have been consulted as part of the review.
“Suicide has long been a problem for Victoria Police as it has been across the population in general.
“Victoria Police understands that with improvements in recognising and addressing mental health issues, the incidence of suicide can be reduced and we are committed to doing this.
“The organisation will continue to work … [with] partners such as the Police Association, beyondblue and independent universities to improve our services and ability to break down barriers and help those at risk.”
In October, The Age reported that an officer had taken her own life at a police station, soon after she was deemed fit to carry a service firearm, despite suffering from mental illness.
The leading senior constable( Simon CARROLL ) was a mother of three.
It was also reported that a senior police officer who was charged with murder suffered mental health issues for almost a decade before he allegedly shot and killed a man during a routine intercept in Windsor in 2013.
He is believed to have an extensive history of psychiatric problems, raising further concerns about Victoria Police’s handling of mental illness and its policies surrounding access to firearms.
Mr Baker took extended leave on several occasions because of his illness, and was only allowed to resume work after approval from a Victoria Police psychiatrist.
But less than a year before the shooting, it is believed Mr Baker was involved in a serious altercation with another officer that should have set off alarms, according to colleagues of the accused man.
The coroner is also set to investigate the death of a sergeant( Sergeant Martin James VEAL ) who took his own life last June.
It is believed at least five officer deaths are before the coroner. More than 40Victoria Police officers have reportedly committed suicide since 1990.
The force said they would not comment on the circumstances of the officers’ deaths while they were the subject of coronial investigations, including whether they were reviewing access to service weapons.
BRENNAN. Paul. The President, Executive and Members of The Police Association mourn the passing of Senior Constable Brennan and extend their deepest sympathy to his family. At Rest
BRENNAN. Paul. The St Brigid’s / St Louis Cricket Club sincerely regret hearing about the passing of past player Paul Brennan. Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.
BRENNAN. Paul. The St Bedes / Mentone Tigers AFC is sad to record the passing of Paul, our 2006 and 2007 Senior Premiership Player and we extend our deepest condolences to his mother Ann, brother Neil and extended family. Brezza as he was affectionately known was much loved by all of us and his personality was infectious. He will always be remembered by all at our club. R. I. P.
Assistant Commissioner Robert Hill on behalf of all employees of the Southern Metro Region sincerely regret the tragic passing of our colleague and offer our deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Station Command, Sergeants and all past and present members at Mordialloc Police Station sincerely regret the tragic passing of our friend and colleague. We stand together to offer our deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
BRENNAN. Paul. The Mordialloc Football Netball Club committee, players and supporters are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of our assistant coach for 3 years and inaugural part of our 2014 premiership, Brezza. His warm smile and engaging personality will be sorely missed around Ben Kav in years to come. Our sincere condolences to his family and friends.
The Chief Commissioner, Officers and Employees of the Victoria Police Force, regret the passing of their colleague and offer their deepest sympathy to his family.
Today we remember a great man of our club and the community.
Our sincere condolences to the family & friends of Paul Brennan who tragically passed away overnight.
The Mordialloc Football club have extended an invitation to all SBMT players and supporters to join them at Mordy HQ today to celebrate Paul’s life from 5pm
Janice PrenticeThis is ?…. May the family be comforted by family and friends.
Luke HealySuch terrible news! But a legend who will be remembered fondly by many. RIP Brezza. Thoughts and condolences are with Ann and Neil in this time.
St Bedes/Mentone Tigers AFC The funeral for Paul Brennan will be held at St Louis de Montfort primary school hall, Dolphin Street Aspendale, this Thursday 18th of February 2016 at 11:00am.
Please be advised that parking around the school is very limited so we request as many people as possible car pool to maximise the available spaces in the car park and surrounding streets.
In lieu of flowers the family request a donation be made to Beyond Blue (envelopes will be available on the day).Following the funeral service light refreshments will be served at the rear of the school hall. Ann Brennan, Neil Brennan & Karin Laidlaw then invite all family & friends of Pauls to join together at Mordy HQ (Mordialloc Sporting Club) 528 Main Street Mordialloc from 2pm to share your memories of ‘one of the greats’.
In remembrance for a champion bloke, A top mate and ‘one of the greats’ Paul Brennan.
‘Team Brezza’ ” Chris Jamieson (Rocco), Simon Barker (Simmo) and Matthew Joyce (‘Bingo’ or ‘Jars’) are going to participate in Australia’s most stunning Ultra-Marathon- The Great Ocean Road 60KM Ultra Marathon!We’re going to raise money for Beyond Blue who passionately provide information and support to the lives of people who are experiencing anxiety and depression. Currently we have raised $2700 Cheers to all who have supported so far.Where also looking at other ways we can fundraise for this event. (Details to come).I know Brezza had a big impact on many people in Melbourne’s southern suburbs, so I’m hoping many of you will get behind this good cause.Every little bit helps so please donate now by clicking on the link and pressing donate .Thank you for your support.
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Most Australians have some experience with anxiety and depression or related disorders, whether it is personal or via family, friends or work colleagues. beyondblue’s work is aimed at achieving an Australian community that understands depression and anxiety, empowering all Australians, at any life-stage, to seek help. beyondblue raises awareness, reduces stigma and ensures people have access to the information they need to support recovery, management and resilience. beyondblue is a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation and a bipartisan initiative of the Australian, state and territory governments. beyondblue works in partnership with health services, schools, workplaces, universities, media and community organisations, as well as people living with depression/anxiety and their carers, to bring together expertise and provide tools and resources.
For information on depression, anxiety and related disorders, available treatments and where to get help, visit www.beyondblue.org.au, call beyondblue info line: 1300 22 4636 (local call cost from a landline), or email infoline@beyondblue.org.au
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