Gwen was 1 of 3 NSW Police Women who obtained their Diploma in Criminology from Sydney University.
Gwen was accepted into the Detectives Training Course – later to become the 1st NSW Police Woman.
Gwen is reputed to have been a competitive Fencer ( Sword ) in her youth.
Class 082 where Sworn In on the 4 April 1960. They walked into Redfern Police Academy on Monday 29 February 1960 to start their Training. The infamous Sgt. Ben Hall can be seen in the front row. The first ever (N.S.W.P) female detective (Gwen Martin P/W 0041) was in this class. The other female in this Class was Carol TUBNOR nee Carol GARRAD – P/W 0040
Police Legacy – 16 October 2019
Yesterday we played host to a meeting of the Retired Police Association, and had the pleasure of being introduced to Inspector Gwen Martin (retd), a trailblazing policewoman who joined the NSW Police Force in 1960 – one of three women in a class of ninety.
She’s been retired for nearly thirty years now, but has many fond and colourful memories of her time in the Force (some of which we couldn’t possibly repeat in a public forum ????????)
Gwen worked in many different capacities – everything from traffic control to the drug squad – before undertaking the Detectives’ Training Course in 1971, finishing 4th in the class.
From there she moved to Parramatta, working her way up through the ranks before becoming the first female member of the Police Association to be elected to the Executive, and eventually attaining the rank of Inspector at the Police Internal Affairs Branch, remaining there until her retirement in 1990.
Gwen, we salute you, and the example you have given for so many young women joining the NSW Police Force!
PARRAMATTA DETECTIVES
Back Row ( L – R )
W.A. ALLEN # 14367, D. McMILLAN, D.W. WILLIAMS # 14959, I.W. HAMILTON # 10159, K.R. SHEENS # 11044, L. MELCHIOR # 9268, P. MAYGER # 17359
SYDNEY, Friday. — Sergeant Dell Fricker and Senior Constable Gwen Martin graduated today with 26 males after a three month course to become Sydney’s first women Detectives.
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Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
Deepest condolences to Randalls wife – Janean, family and friends.
My husband Sergeant Randal Moulden was one of those officers that tragically took his own life on Tuesday 29th June 2021.
He couldn’t carry the pain of the trauma of what he had experienced over the 30yrs as a serving Police officer.
He was one of a kind, Professional, Caring, Empathetic, Understanding, Passionate. These traits that not only I as a wife, but his children, his friends, his colleagues are what we loved about him.
Regardless of what he had seen, experienced and witnessed.
Every day that he put on his uniform he wore it with pride, dignity and grace, ultimately it was these traits as a serving officer that made him suffer.
To EVERYONE I can not stress this enough, PLEASE, PLEAS,E PLEASE, get help.
There is ABSOLUTELY no shame in reaching out.
As partners we are here to support, to love and to comfort those suffering. Your burden is our burden to share.
Don’t let this tragedy be in vain, lets learn from it and try to change it as death is never the answer.
To all the people that have shared their respect and Grief, there are not enough words to thank you.
This is an Audio file by Janean MOULDEN – wife of Randall MOULDEN, about the impact that his suicide has had on her, the family and Policing families.
MOULDEN (Randall Phillip):
The Commissioner of Police and all Members of the Western Australia Police Force regret the passing of our colleague, serving Police Officer, Randall Phillip Moulden, Registered Number…
Randall Moulden: Wife of cop who took own life says WA Police, State Govt still not providing enough support
Daryna Zadvirna The West Australian
Randall Moulden was a larrikin, the “fun” parent and so dedicated to his job as a WA Police officer, he literally gave his life to the role, according to his widow Janean.
She recently commemorated one year since her husband died by suicide on June 29 by spreading his ashes across the desert in Morocco.
“I had coppers ring me the next day to tell me how graphic and horrendous it was out there.
“He became very withdrawn. I just couldn’t help him.”
Finding helpful support
It was not until January 2016 that Mr Moulden realised he needed help and started seeing a counsellor employed by WA Police.
“Then in the August, the counsellor said, ‘I can’t help you. You need medication,'” Ms Moulden said.
“He just felt like it was just a horrible thing to say, you know?
“So then he was just sort of left stranded.”
It wasn’t until he found Soldiers and Sirens, a free not-for-profit service for veterans and first-responders, that Mr Moulden’s health began to improve.
The service was co-founded by Danielle Baldock, a psychologist and former police officer who felt there was a gap in support for police and other emergency services staff.
“There was no service for first responders that was independent and external and confidential,” Ms Baldock said.
“One of the big concerns that officers have is that if they go to their internal support it might limit their career in some way.
“That’s not a reality, it’s more of a perception. The WA Police psych unit is amazing — they do great work.”
Ms Baldock said because police officers were often hesitant to seek counselling through their workplace she was motivated to provide external support.
“We wanted to provide this separate space where they could come together and be a community,” she said.
‘A massive improvement’
Ms Moulden said the counselling Soldiers and Sirens provided to both her and her husband was a godsend.
“He was doing amazing, he really was. Every time he saw Danielle he walked out with bounce in his step, a smile on his face,” she said.
“He had made such a massive change this year.”
Ms Moulden said the key difference was that the service was independent and staffed by people who had lived experience in emergency services.
“It’s the essential ingredient. You cannot speak to someone who does not have a clue about trauma,” she said.
“And there is a genuine fear out there.
“I’ve spoken to many police officers and they all say the same thing, that they would not go to the police psychiatrist or the police doctor — not when the commissioner is in the same building. You can’t be honest.”
Funding discontinued
Soldiers and Sirens received initial start-up funding from the federal Department of Communities as well as bulk-billing fees from Medicare and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
However, at the end of June the federal funding ended and has not been renewed.
“We were hoping in the time that we could fundraise, that we could apply for the grants and get some funding from somewhere,” Ms Baldock said.
“But unfortunately, with the COVID situation, we just haven’t been able to secure any further funding.
“So on the first of August we shut our doors.”
Service closure ‘daunting’
Ms Moulden said the news that the service was closing devastated her husband as he faced the prospect of having to re-tell his story to a new psychologist.
“He had built a rapport with Danielle and that’s half the key,” she said.
“The thought of going to another psychologist is daunting; you’ve got to keep reliving it. It’s cruel.”
In June, Mr Moulden died by suicide.
His death has motivated his wife to fight for funding for the Soldiers and Sirens service.
“I know that he would want me to speak up [and] speak about my own experience,” Ms Moulden said.
“Not just for me, but for anyone suffering. He would want me to be their voice.”
Request for state funding
Soldiers and Sirens is now hoping the WA state government will provide the additional funding needed for the service to remain accessible.
“We want there to be no barriers to entry,” Ms Baldock said.
“[So] that you can ring up and get an appointment straight away within a couple of weeks without lots of triage barriers in the way, and we really wanted it to be free.
“WA Police are amazing. They paid for all of the sessions for their officers. We were also cost-recovering from Medicare and DVA and the places that we could, but unfortunately, it just wasn’t enough to sustain us.”
In a statement, Minister for Police Paul Papalia said the WA government provided funding to the WA Police Force for “a range of wraparound services through the Health and Welfare Division”.
“In addition to internal outreach services which include 24/7 access to on-call clinical psychologists and chaplains, officers are able to access private psychological and psychiatric support services from a network of external providers,” the statement said.
“Soldiers and Sirens is one of a number of those approved external providers which police officers are able to access.”
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Cop refused to seek WA Police force’s help before taking own life
By Aaron Bunch
A WA Police officer who took his own life after becoming disillusioned with his job had refused to undertake mental health counselling with the force for fear his reputation would be tarnished, an inquest has heard.
Main image: Cameron FYFE. Inset right – Randall MOULDEN
Senior Constable Cameron Fyfe died at home on June 20, 2021 after drinking heavily amid bouts of depression following a series of on-the-job incidents that threatened his safety.
The 27-year-old was prescribed antidepressant medication, which he took irregularly, and his family and friends had made numerous pleas for him to seek mental health support after he told his father he was having suicidal thoughts.
“Mr Fyfe made it clear to his loved ones that he did not want to involve the police force in pursuing any mental health assistance,” counsel assisting Sarah Tyler told the Coroner’s Court of Western Australia on Tuesday.
Fyfe’s father suggested reaching out to the police employee assistance program. Fyfe refused, saying there was a stigma attached to doing so.
The constable did, however, tell his family that he was seeing a psychologist, who diagnosed him with major depression.
It came after a series of incidents that left Fyfe questioning whether he wanted to remain a member of the force, including responding to the death of a baby, and a family violence incident where he was hit in the face.
“The person said to have struck Mr Fyfe was found not guilty after trial,” Tyler told State Coroner Rosalinda Fogliani.
In November 2020, the officer was spat on as he attempted to arrest an offender.
“Saliva entered Mr Fyfe’s mouth,” Tyler said.
He was forced to undergo blood screen testing and quarantined for two weeks due to COVID-19 laws amid the global pandemic.
“While quarantined, Mr Fyfe (again) expressed to his family his disillusionment with the police force,” Tyler said.
On the evening of June 19, 2021, Fyfe drank whiskey alone at his home while exchanging text messages with his parents, his girlfriend and ex-partner.
In the early hours of the next morning, he told his father that he’d stopped taking his antidepressant medication because it impacted his libido.
Fyfe then sent a message to his mother saying he couldn’t live his life on medication.
The next morning, his parents and partner sent messages to Fyfe, but he did not respond.
By the afternoon, Fyfe’s parents drove to their son’s home address, and his father used his key to go inside.
He found Fyfe’s lifeless body in his computer gaming chair in his study.
A post-mortem showed very high levels of alcohol in Fyfe’s system.
A police investigation did not identify any evidence to suggest another person was involved in the death.
During that investigation, it became apparent that the police force did not hold any information about the officer’s reported mental health issues.
The inquest continues.
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A coronial inquest into the suicide of a young first class constable is examining the WA Police force’s off-duty firearm access rules as well as mental health safety and support for officers.
Key points:
WA Police first class constable Cameron Fyfe took his own life in June 2021
A coronial inquest into his death is underway in Perth
His father, sister and uncle were in the coroner’s court for the hearing
WARNING: The following story contains details that may distress some readers.
Cameron Fyfe was 27 when he killed himself at his home in June 2021.
A coronial inquest into his death has heard Mr Fyfe had been struggling with his mental health for some time, and while he was getting support privately – including being medicated at times — he appeared to have hidden his situation from his workplace, telling his father there was a stigma attached to seeking support internally.
State Coroner ( W.A. ) Ros Fogliani is heading up the inquest at Perth Coroner’s Court, exploring specific issues including:
Why Mr Fyfe had access to his police issue firearm within his home while off duty, and
Safety considerations in the context of mental health, in relation to serving police officers having access to police issue firearms in their homes while off duty.
Counsel assisting the coroner Sarah Lynton began by giving a brief overview of Mr Fyfe‘s life, with his father Brett — who discovered his son’s body — his sister Anna and his uncle sitting in court.
Ms Lynton mentioned several incidents throughout the later years of Mr Fyfe‘s life where he had shared with family members he was struggling with his mental health.
Jobs affected wellbeing
She told the court Mr Fyfe attended confronting jobs throughout his work, one of significance being the death of a baby and another where he was struck in the face when attending a family violence incident.
The court was told that in 2017, Mr Fyfe told his then partner and his father he had gone to The Gap in Albany, where he was working at the time, and contemplated taking his own life.
A number of further red flags were noticed by Mr Fyfe‘s family and loved ones, including that he was experiencing sleeping difficulties and mood swings, and was drinking alcohol heavily on his rostered days off.
In 2018, when he mentioned to his partner he was considering leaving the police force, his loved ones again suggested he seek mental health support.
Ms Lynton told the court Mr Fyfe made it clear he did not want to involve his work in pursuing any mental health assistance, later telling his father there was a stigma attached.
In 2019, Mr Fyfe was assessed by his GP and prescribed antidepressant medication, which he soon stopped taking.
Then in 2020, a person spat on Mr Fyfe while he was attempting to arrest them, at which point some saliva entered his mouth.
The COVID pandemic was well underway at that time and Mr Fyfe was quarantined for two weeks, telling his family he was feeling disillusioned with the police force.
Ms Lynton said Mr Fyfe‘s father had understood that his son’s reluctance to seek assistance through the police force’s mental health support unit was due to his concerns it could see him taken off operational duties, which could affect his pay and impact his ability to cover his mortgage.
At this time, towards the end of 2020, Mr Fyfe told his dad he had been seeing a private psychologist who had diagnosed him with major depression. Medical records show he had a mental health care plan and was on medication, which he took irregularly.
Police gun taken home
In 2021, Mr Fyfe started with the Traffic Motorcycle Group, which allowed him to take his own police motorcycle home — as well as his police-issued firearm.
Ms Lynton told the court officers are occasionally allowed to keep their police-issued firearm, ammunition and other accoutrements at their home address.
She said Mr Fyfe had been drinking and communicating with friends and family on the evening of June 20, 2021 at his home.
The next day, when no-one had heard from him, his parents went to his house and discovered his body.
Toxicology analysis showed very high levels of alcohol in Mr Fyfe’s system and the forensic pathologist determined the cause of his death was a self-inflicted gunshot injury.
Stigma in seeking help
A number of police investigations have taken place since his death, including an external review into allegations Mr Fyfe might have been bullied, but nothing was substantiated.
Ms Lynton said it appeared Mr Fyfe had hidden his mental health issues from work, with no evidence of him seeking help identified in the system.
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Formerly of Tamworth, Allambie Hts – Late of Beacon Hill, NSW and resident of Narrabeen Glades Community Care, Warriewood, NSW
Relations in ‘the job’:
“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 095A
NSW Police Cadet # 1633
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 10703
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy as a Police Cadet on Monday 5 December 1960 ( aged 16 years, 6 months, 10 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed 25 May 1963 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 0 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed 25 May 1968
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )
Senior Constable – appointed 25 May 1972
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? 1979 ( YES )
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank: = ?
Stations: Cadet: The Rule Book Section – NSW Police Academy at Redfern, Mossman ( 6 Division )( Station Duties & School Crossing Duties ), Public Safety Bureau ( PSB )( Station Duties )( North Sydney )( 1961 ), Warrant Index ( Old C.I.B. building – Campbell St, Sydney ), Regents St ( 2 Division )( Traffic ), Motor Cycle section – Patrol Yard in the basement of Police HQ ( College St, Sydney )( doing the Metropolitan Mail run ),
Constable: North Sydney ( 6 Division )( ProCst )( GDs )( 1963 ), Mossman ( 6 Division )( GDs )( 1963 ), Clearway Cyclist ( 4 years ),
Chatswood ( 25 Division )( Cyclist )( Cst – Cst 1/c )( ? – 1968 ), Mona Vale ( 14 Division )( GDs & Water Bay Water Police )( 1968 – Jan 1969 ),
Plain Cloths ( 21 Division )( Jan 1969 – Oct 1969 ), Balmain ( 8 Division )( C.I. Duties )( Oct 1969 – 1975 ) – included his Detectives Training course during this time and became a Detective Senior Constable,
21 Division ( 1980s ), During the time in 21 Division ( 1981 ) – he was in foot pursuit of an escapee in Kings Cross and suffered a serious injury to his right leg – resulting in him being in a cast for nearly 12 months. He then applied for a Medical Discharge from the employ of NSWPF.
Was also a member of the Police Aero Club
Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 5 December 1960 to ? August 1982 = 22 years,
Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 5 December 1960to? August 1982 = 22 years Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = ?
Time in Retirement from Police: ?
Awards: Commissioners Commendation for confronting a man, armed with a knife, holding his family hostage at Drummoyne ( 1969 – 1975 )
National Medal – granted 1 September 1982 ( Sgt 3/c )
Police Ethical & Good Conduct Medal – granted
NSW Police Medal Police Medal – granted
Born: Thursday 25 May 1944 in Tamworth, NSW
Died on: Thursday 1 February 2024
Age: 79 years, 8 months, 7 days
Organ Donor: Y / N / ?
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event / Diagnosis date: ?
Funeral date: Friday 9 February 2024 @ 11.15am
Funeral location: North Chapel, Northern Suburbs Crematorium, 199 Delhi Road North Ryde, NSW
Wake location: Skyline Lounge, Northern Suburbs Crematorium, NSW
Wake date: Friday 9 February 2024
Funeral Parlour: Wilson Family Funerals – 02 99137131
Buried at: ?
Grave Location: Section: Row: ?Plot: ?
Grave GPS: ?, ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( February 2024 )
GRAHAM is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
KEECH
Graham Lawrence
25.5.1944 – 1.2.2024
Aged 79 years
Late of Beacon Hill
Formerly of Tamworth.
Much loved husband of Jan.
Loving big brother of Elaine and brother-in-law to Bob.
Amazing and proud father of Kelli, Shane-Maree and Kristy.
Cherished grandad of Arin, Zac, Jake, Holly, Oscar and Harry.
A great mate to his son-in-laws Robert and Daniel.
Will be very sadly missed.
A Celebration of Graham’s life will be held in the North Chapel, Northern Suburbs Crematorium, 199 Delhi Road North Ryde on Friday 9th February 2024 to commence at 11:15am.
Please join us for refreshments following the service in the Skyline Lounge.
Wilson Family Funerals
Family Owned and Operated
02 9913 7131
* Story behind any Nickname:
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
Late of Rutherford and Asquith Born at Singleton NSW 17.05.1940
Passed away at Maitland on 11.01.2024
Aged 83 years
Dearly loved husband of Lesley,
brother and brother-in-law of John and Jan (dec’d), Graeme and Helen, and Jean.
Loving father to Rhys and Vivienne,
grandfather to Adeline, Lysander, Imogen, Elsa and Alex and
father-in-law to Sarah and Nicholas.
Uncle to the Martin and Taylor families.
Family and friends are warmly invited to attend his funeral service to be held in the Chapel of C.R. Smyth & Son, 311 New England Hwy, Rutherford on Tuesday 23.01.2024 commencing at 11:30am, followed by a private cremation.
Class 082 who where Sworn In on the 4 April 1960 walked into Redfern Police Academy on Monday 29 February 1960 to start their Training. The first ever (N.S.W.P) female detective (Gwen Martin) was in this class.
* Story behind any Nickname:
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
Formerly of Grafton, NSW. Late of Victoria St, Goulburn, NSW
Relations in ‘the job’:
“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: NOT related to Patrick JORDAN, Retired Insp ( RIP )
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 146
This Class did Not have a Passing Out Parade due to flooding of the Parade ground. The Swearing In ceremony was held in a Class Room. 147 Members were in this Class
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 16774
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Wednesday 29 January 1975 ( aged 22 years, 0 months, 19 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 10 March 1975 ( aged 22 years, 2 months, 0 days )
Constable – appointed 10 March 1976
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed 10 March 1984
Appears in the 1988 ‘Stud Book’ but not the 1989 issue.
Final Rank: = Senior Constable?
Stations: ?, Goulburn Police Academy ( 1985 ) – Resignation
Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 29 January 1975 to 1 March 1989 ( Resigned ) = 14 years, 1 month, 0 days
Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 29 January 1975to 1 March 1989 ( Resigned ) = 14 years, 1 month, 0 days Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 36 years, 1 month, 19 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 34 years, 9 months, 17 days
Awards: No Find on the Australian Honours system
Born: Saturday 10 January 1953
Died on: Monday 18 December 2023 at Goulburn Base Hospital, NSW
Age: 70 years, 11 months, 8 days
Organ Donor: Y / N / ?
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event / Diagnosis date: ?
Funeral date: Friday 22 December 2023
Funeral location: RJ Sydney Craig Crematorium, Goulburn, NSW
Condolences to Chris, Alicia, Nikki, family and friends.
Richard Andrew JORDAN c21 January 2022
Richard Andrew JORDAN c4 October 2010
Class 146 – Redfern Police Academy. Sworn In on Monday 10 March 1975. They didn’t have a March Out because the Parade ground was flooded. They were Sworn In in one of the Class rooms. Martin BETCHER ( Back Row, 2nd from left ). Unaware of which is Richard JORDAN.
* Story behind any Nickname:
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
Constable: Eastwood ( 17 Division )( ProCst )( 1969 ), Four Wheels Transport Branch ( 20 Division )( 1972 ), Water Police ( Dawes Point )( 28 Division )( 1976 – 1982), Sydney Water Police – Operational Support ( simply a name change for the same place )( 1982 – 1995, Shift Supervisor – 1995, Ancillary – 1999 ) – Retirement
Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 27 November 1967 to 3 August 2007 = 39 years, 8 months, 7 days
Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 27 November 1967to3 August 2007 = 39 years, 8 months, 7 days
Retirement / Leaving age: = 57 years, 3 months, 22 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 16 years, 4 months,
Awards: National Medal – granted 19 November 1984 ( SenCon )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 7 May 1994 ( SenCon )
2nd Clasp to the National Medal – granted ? ? 2003
New South Wales Police Diligent & Good Conduct Medal – granted ? ? 2003
4th & 5th Clasp to the National Medal – granted ? ? ?
Local Knowledge of Rivers and Sydney Harbour Certificate – granted 1982
Masters – Class V – Skippers Certificate – granted 1995
Marine Engine Drivers Certificate – granted 1995
Sergeants Course – 1986
Master – Class IV Certificate – granted 1987
M.E.D. Course – granted 1987
National Search and Rescue Course – granted 1992
Marine Security Course – granted 1999 ( leading up to the Sydney 2000 Olympics )
Probationary Constable David John BUCKLEY # 13650
Born: Wednesday 12 April 1950
Died on: Monday 1 January 2024 around pm at home with family by his side.
Age: 73 years, 8 months,
Organ Donor: Y / N / ?
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event / Diagnosis date: ?
Funeral date: Wednesday 10 January 2024 @ 2.15pm
Funeral location: North Chapel, Northern Suburbs Crematorium, 199 Delhi Rd, North Ryde, NSW
David did not wish to have an official Police Funeral, however, the Family said Buckowould be honoured ifan Honour Guardincludingall Serving and RetiredNSWPolice Officers with whom he worked, and anyone else who may wish to join in,be arrangedat the commencement of the Service when David’s Coffin will be walked into the Chapel byhis Family.
Wake location: Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club, 117 Ryedale Road, West Ryde, NSW ( TBC )
Wake date: ???
Funeral Parlour: White Lady Funerals – 4 E Parade, Eastwood, NSW
Buried at: Cremated
Grave Location: Section: Row: ?Plot: ?
Grave GPS: ?, ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2024 )
BUCKO is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Bucko, amongst others, was involved in, but not limited by, the following Marine incidents:
1983 – Rescue of Police Crew upon Police Launch McKay ( which caught fire off Newcastle ),
1988 – Rescue of Police Crew upon Police Launch Sea Eagle ( which floundered off Nelson Bay in heavy seas ),
December 1998 – During the running of the 54th Sydney to Hobart Yacht race – during severe weather affecting 155 yachts off the coast of NSW resulting in the loss of several lives and yachts, Bucko was the Forward Commander – at Eden, NSW, Co-ordinating the Rescue of 56 sailors.
It is with great sadness that I report the passing of David ‘Bucko’ Buckley. David was a long serving member of the Water Police and a former cadet.
David passed away around 9pm on Monday, 1st January 2024 at his home surrounded by his wife, Christine (Chris), his daughters and other family members.
Funeral arrangements will be passed on once further information becomes available.
On behalf of all members of the NSW Police Force, both serving and retired, including members of RETWATPOL, our sincere thoughts and condolences go to the Buckley Family, and to all those who were fortunate to have know David and worked alongside such an inspiring, knowledgeable and wonderful gentleman.
He will be truly missed…May he rest in peace.
Deepest condolences to Bucko’s wife Chris and daughters Catherine, Joanne & Angela.
On behalf of Victoria Police Veterans – Sgts Pete Howarth, and Mark Greenhill, Leading Senior Constable – Peter Osborne, all ex Melbourne Water Police and current serving, Leading Senior Constable – Graham Shoobert (APM) – East Gippsland Water Police.
We are saddened at the news of Dave’s passing, please accept our sincere condolences.
Our thoughts are with family and the past and present members of New South Wales – Water Police, Marine Area Command.
Dave Buckley
Someone who took you as you are.
Regardless of your state.
Who stood as firm as a block of iron.
Someone you could always rely on.
Because he is your mate.
He will be missed.
RIP
Pete Howarth
Class 118
Class 118
* Story behind any Nickname: Play on surname.
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
Updated with Service History & Live Stream
14 January 2024
Stephen Colin MARTIN
| 07/03/2024
Stephen Colin MARTIN
AKA Steve MARTIN
* Nickname: Marto
Late of Wollongbar, formerly of Griffith, NSW
Relations in ‘the job’: Sgt Eric George BAILEY, NSWPF # 2382 ( Grandfather )
John ‘Jack’ George BAILEY, NSWPF # 6293 ( Uncle )
“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?
NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # 232
New South Wales Police Force
ProCst # 99417
Regd. # 24821
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday 2 November 1987 ( aged 28 years, 3 months, 5 days )( Previously employed as a Motor Mechanic )
Probationary Constable- appointed 29 January 1988 ( aged 28 years, 6 months, 1 day )
Constable – appointed 1 March 1989
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank: = Sergeant 2nd class
Stations: ?, Griffith, ?, Lismore, Byron Bay, Ballina – Retirement
Service: From 2 November 1987to 8 December 2011 = 24 years, 1 month, 6 days Service
Time with NSW Police: From: ? ? ? to ? ? ? = ? years,
Retirement / Leaving age: = 52 years, 4 months, 10 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 11 years, 7 months, 7 days
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system
Steve standing at Hero’s Walk, alongside of a Memorial at the NSW Police Academy, Goulburn, in Honour of his Grandfather – Eric George BAILEY, NSWPF # 2382
Born: Tuesday 28 July 1959
Died on: Saturday 15 July 2023
Age: 63 years, 11 months, 17 days
Organ Donor: Y / N / ?
Cause: Influenza A & Covid 19
Event location: Found at home in respiratory distress and conveyed to Lismore Base Hospital ER on 15 July.
Sonny and Lorena warmly invite friends and former colleagues to attend Steve’s Funeral Service to be held at Parkview Funeral Home, Ballina on Thursday, 27 July 2023 commencing at 11:00am.
Lorena we would be honoured to attend Steve’s farewell, as tragic as it is. Lots of love to you girlfriend and Sonny ❤️❤️
Such a shock. Had some fun times with Steve back in day in Griffith. This is such a huge loss. I hope Sonny takes solace in knowing his father was a genuine man who was lived by many. rip Steve. ❤️
Dear Lorena and Sonny
I am lost for words. All I can say is my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
It was a shock to read about Steve’s passing.
He will watch over Sonny from the heavens.
Rest in peace Steve.
My love to you Lorena and Sonny.
Stephen was a fine Police Officer second to none. He had a good sense of humour and kept his colleagues alert. He will be sadly missed.
Our condolences to Lorena & her family, & the martin family, so sorry to hear about the passing of Steve he will always be remembered here in Yenda who played footy for the Yenda Football Club, a great man who always had a smile on his face, never forgotten in the Yenda Football Club Family, RIP Steve from Liz & Neil Darrington
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Henry & Colleen at Yackendandah, Victoria, in June 2018
HONEYSETT
Henry John
HONEYSETT Henry John
26.07.1942 – 19.07.2023
Passed away on the 19th of July 2023.
Devoted husband of Colleen. Beloved son, father, brother and uncle.
Always In Our Hearts
Family and friends are warmly invited to the celebration of Henry’s life to be held on Friday 28th of July 2023 at the Evergreen Chapel, 359 Wantigong Street, North Albury, commencing at 11am.
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PARRAMATTA DETECTIVES
Lorena we would be honoured to attend Steve’s farewell, as tragic as it is. Lots of love to you girlfriend and Sonny ❤️❤️