Ashley is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance
Constable Ashley John HARDIN, NSWPF
Ashley HARDIN, aka Bull, died as the result of a gun shot wound to the head with his service revolver.
He committed suicide as a result of how Police management treated him in relation to a 181D ( show cause why his employment should not be terminated ).
The NSW Police Commissioner at the time was Peter Ryan.
Plaque in the Muster Room of Sutherland Police Station in memory of Ashley John HARDIN
14 September 2015:
Ray Lambie: Gosh it is bad today! I went to Sutherland in 1998 & I was a team leader there. Bull was on my team and had suffered a malicious complaint arising from a domestic dispute that had occurred prior to his entry to the academy. Every time the domestic dispute was re visited a complaint was lodged with NSWPOL. He was cleared to enter the job, cleared whilst in the job on a number of occasions. In 1998 when the domestic complaint was raised again PIAB decided to give Bull a 181D ostensibly to make him do the work to get out of the complaint merry go round. He was suspended. He one day came in and took his service revolver to Darks Forest and committed suicide. On the day of his funeral I returned to the Sutherland Police Station and submitted my resignation. An absolute disgrace.
Noel John LOVES
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Noel John LOVES
New South Wales Police Force
Senior Sergeant
Regd. # ?
Stations: Wollongong Rescue Squad, Corrimal.
Born 24 December 1939
Died 2 August 1989
49 old
Late of Towradgi
Funeral: ? Bulli General Cemetery, Carrington St. Portion: GoM, Row 3
Further information needed.
Dennis Frederick RICHARDS
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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
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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.
Paul Ernest STERRY
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Paul Ernest STERRY
New South Wales Police Force – ( Civilian )
Retired VKG2 ( Warilla ) Communications Officer
SES Member
Born 29 November 1959
51 old
Died on Fathers Day, 4 September 2011
Illness – Golden Staphylococcus as the result of surgery in Hospital for Type I diabettes
Funeral Thursday 8 September 2011
Paul STERRY
STERRY, Paul Ernest
Passed away suddenly after a courageous battle on September 4, 2011 (Fathers Day) of Blackbutt. Beloved husband of Bronwyn.Dearly loved and adored father of Mariah, Max.Son of Joan (dec) and Ernest (dec). Loved brother of Wayne. Cherished family member of Joan and Eric Dronfield and family, Margaret and Frank McNamara, the Gullicks and the Callow family. Paul will be sadly missed by his loving family and many dear friends here and in our hearts.Aged 51 Years
God has you in his keeping
We will miss your smiling face, a special person, no one can replace.Relatives and friends are invited to attend Paul’s funeral service to be held at Figtree Anglican Church, Gibson’s Road Figtree on Thursday at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers donations to Diabetes Australia Foundation would be appreciated.Illawarra Mercury, Wednesday September 7, 2011Paul was a Comms Officer at VKG2 (Warilla) from about 1987 and also worked with the SES and also attended the Thredbo Landslide Disaster.
He was a great bloke with a big heart, a great laugh and was always willing and happy to joke around.
We will miss you mate.
Cal
SES Commissioner’s September 2011 Newsletter page 8
Vale Paul Ernest Steery
SES Commissioner’s Newsletter September 2011 page 8
Paul Sterry joined the New South Wales State Emergency Service in 1978, he was 19 years old. Even though he held a job as a young clerk with the Public Works Department he held down at least another two part time jobs in addition to his role in the communications area of the Illawarra South Coast Division Headquarters.
Paul moved to the Kiama Unit in the mideighties and fitted in straight away, and thus was born a relationship between Paul and the Kiama Unit that lasted more than a quarter of a century. The Paul Sterry that the Kiama Unit knew and loved was generous to a fault and always willing to help anyone.
One of the Unit’s memories of Paul was at the Jamberoo Bus Crash in 2005, when a bus carrying more than 20 tourists rolled over on the Jamberoo Mountain Pass. Paul arrived in his car a few hours after the rescue began, opened his boot and started to distribute drinks, chocolates and snacks to the exhausted rescuers. Within a few minutes the boot was empty and Paul was heading back down the mountain for new supplies.
Paul was known as a joker by those who knew him well. He would often appear to talk very seriously about an issue and then, once everybody was well and truly involved, come out and say “I was only joking”. Even those who knew him well would be caught off guard by his wicked sense of humour and ability to appear completely serious until the right moment to come clean.
Louise Ashton, another member of the Kiama SES unit works at Wollongong Hospital where Paul spent long periods of time during his ongoing battle against diabetes. It was her
ritual to pop in each day before finishing work to check on him and have a quick yarn. Paul’s hospital room was like a mini office – he had bags full of paperwork, including SES receipts at times. Louise reported that the staff often commented that Paul was a delight and would often sing to them. He will be missed by all.
Paul was a recipient of the National Medal in 1999 as well as the State Medal for Hunter and Central Coast Storms in 2007. He also was awarded the SES Long Service Awards for 5, 10,
15, 20, 25 and 30 years of service with the SES.
He will be remembered by the members of the Kiama SES as one of its primary carers.
Throughout his 32 years with the Service Paul focused on caring and providing support for its volunteers, especially in times of disaster.
When Kiama SES were out helping others in our community it was Paul that would be standing behind them and supporting them with the food and equipment they needed to get the job done or offer a quiet, comforting word after a horrific crash or rescue.
At the funeral on Thursday 8th of September the SES said farewell to a great SES member.
Paul is survived by his wife Bronwyn and children Moria and Max, who will all miss him greatly.
Extracted from the eulogy by John Wall, Deputy Local
Controller, Kiama
Funeral Service Location
4 Gibsons Rd, Figtree NSW 2525
THURSDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2011 FUNERAL SERVICE FOR PAUL STERRY, DIED FATHER DAY, SUNDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2011 AS A RESULT OF TYPE ONE DIABETES. FIGTREE ANGLICAN CHURCH, GIBSON’S RD, FIGTREE AT 1PM.
Sydney James JOHNSON
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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
WT Dennis & Son Pty Ltd
Funeral Directors AFDA
79 Rossi Street
YASS NSW 2582
Phone 02 62264871
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
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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.
Memorial: ( Cremated ) Newcastle Crematorium, Anderson Ave, Beresfield, NSW
Ashes: ashes are at Newcastle crematorium; his name stone is near the rotunda across the road from the car park and office.
Constable Mark Tull ( Driver ) and Constable Graham Day
Murder solved today, Photo in the News of the discovery of Elizabeth Dixon in Maitland 1982. Graham Day (third from right without hat) and Z.T Matuszynski ( # 12880 ) beside him. They were early on the scene.
Parliament of New South Wales
Legislative Council
NATIONAL POLICE REMEMBRANCE DAY – 2012
Page: 15631
The Hon. MELINDA PAVEY: My question is addressed to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services. Will the Minister inform the House about National Police Remembrance Day?
The Hon. MICHAEL GALLACHER: I thank the honourable member for her question and I again welcome the opportunity to share the details of this significant day for the New South Wales Police Force with the wider community. National Police Remembrance Day was observed on Friday 28 September 2012. It is a day held in memory of police officers across the country who have died in the line of duty. On that day I had the honour of attending a service held at the New South Wales Police Wall of Remembrance in the Domain at which the 251 officers who have given their lives to protect the people of New South Wales since the formation of the New South Wales Police Force 150 years ago were rightly honoured.
It was a solemn reflection of the ultimate sacrifice those officers made and their legacy. The service included special acknowledgement of Senior Constable David Rixon, who was killed on 2 March 2012 whilst on duty in Tamworth. Senior Constable Rixon‘s tragic death was a salient reminder of the dedication police give to the service and protection of our communities. In upholding the law and keeping the people of New South Wales safe, police put their lives on the line on a daily basis. National Police Remembrance Day honours the courage and bravery of all police officers across the country. It is also an important day to remember police officers who have lost their lives as a result of illness and in other circumstances.
National Police Remembrance Day recognises the families of all serving police officers and the families of those who did not make it home at the end of their shift. New South Wales Police Legacy is a not-for-profit organisation that looks after the families of deceased police officers in New South Wales. The organisation does an invaluable job providing financial and emotional support to more than 1,000 widows and widowers and 200 children across New South Wales. Importantly, New South Wales Police Legacy ensures that these families remain part of the wider police family. The police family is a close-knit group of people who support each other and their families.
Also in attendance at the service at the Wall of Remembrance was 12-year-old Elayna Day and her grandmother. Elayna was only six years old when her father, Sergeant Graham Clifford Day, died but she remains a firm member of the police family. She is the proud recipient of the 2012 Commissioner’s Scholarship. The New South Wales Police Legacy scholarship will assist Elayna as she enters high school next year to pursue her dream of becoming a veterinarian. She is a prime example of the fine work undertaken by New South Wales Police Legacy in supporting the families of our fallen police officers. The need for an organisation like Police Legacy highlights the risks associated with being a police officer. It is a difficult, stressful and dangerous job. In informing the House on the significance of National Police Remembrance Day, I would like to take this opportunity to thank police officers across the State, all of whom are serving and protecting the people of New South Wales. Their commitment is acknowledged and respected, their bravery and courage is honoured and admired and I thank them for their contribution in ensuring that we have a safe community.
Commissioners Scholarship winner Elayna Day with her dog Amy / Pic: Waide Maguire
SHE was only six when her father died, but Elayna Day is still a firm member of the police family.
Sergeant Graham Clifford Day died in 2006 from acute renal failure after serving in the NSW police force.
As police officers stop to remember Sgt Day and other fallen officers today, Elayna, now 12, will also be honoured, receiving the 2012 Commissioner’s Scholarship.
The year 6 student said she would use the $5000 NSW Police Legacy scholarship to pursue her dream of becoming a veterinarian.
“I was really surprised, I never thought I would get the scholarship,” she said.
Her grandmother and guardian, Judith Parker, said the money would help her support Elayna.
“I’m so excited that she has won this. She goes to high school next year and this really helps with uniforms and everything else,” Ms Parker said.
“The police are very generous every year but for her to win this scholarship is terrific. She’s such a delightful child.”
The pair will travel from Newcastle to be part of today’s ceremony at the Police Wall of Remembrance in the Domain.
NSW Police Legacy is a not-for-profit organisation which looks after the families of deceased police officers across NSW. It currently helps more than 1000 widows and widowers, and 205 children.
“We provide legatees with emotional and financial support to allow these families to remain part of the police family,” a spokeswoman said.
“We recognise the important role police officers’ families play in supporting them.”
He was stationed at Maitland Police Station in Highway Patrol from about 1981 to about 1986. I believe he made it onto the Bikes in Maitland about 1985. He must have transferred back to Sydney following this period.
Graham was a great mate and our families were very close until I left the job.
He had a little claim to fame as being the only bloke to put an XE HWP car sideways into the service station on the ambulance corner of the main street in Raymond Terrace.
He was a funny bloke, and I still remember the Train noises he could make on the new electronic announcement system fitted to the Brock Special Commodore we shared for a while.
Sorry to see you gone mate.
Lots of good times…(old paper clipping I have kept since the 80’s with GDay on the mike!)
