Laurie Kenneth ANDREWS

| 07/09/2018

Laurie Kenneth ANDREWS

Late of Coffs Harbour

NSW Redfern Police Academy Class 120

New South Wales Police Force

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Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 15 September 1969

Senior Constable – appointed 15 October 1978

Sergeant – appointed 3 January 1987

Final Rank = ?

Stations: ?, Wellington ( mid – late 1970’s ), Mounted Police, Tamworth,

Service: From ? ? pre Sept 1969? to ? ? ? = ? years Service

Awards: No find on It’s An Honour

Born: 2 August 1947

Died on: Saturday 1 September 2018

Age: 71

Cause: “possible” Heart attack & information is that he may have also contracted a virus

Event location: Rome, Italy ( whilst on a cruising holiday )

Event date: Saturday 1 September 2018

Funeral date: Friday 21 September 2018 @ 1pm

Funeral location: Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Dve, Coffs Harbour

Wake location: ?

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: Coffs Harbour Lawn Cemetery, Coramba Rd, Karangi

Memorial located at: ?

Laurie ANDREWS

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May they forever Rest In Peace

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Laurie is reported to have passed away whilst in Rome, Italy.

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VALE LAURIE ANDREWS – A MAGPIE GREAT

by Peter (Parra) Montgomery

Received sad news on the weekend of the sudden death of former much loved Hay-ite Laurie Andrews.

Laurie passed away in Italy on September 1 while on holidays with his partner Annette and friends.

He had celebrated his 71st birthday just a few weeks before, and had been in good health up until his sudden death.

Laurie was a great mate to all who knew him. He was particularly close to his Rugby League mates with the Hay Magpies, and was a regular attendee of functions to do with the Magpies Club, especially involving the 1967 premiership team of which he was a prominent member.

Laurie travelled to Hay in October 2017 to attend the Magpies Presentation Night, and was a chief organsier of the 1967 Premiership Re-union held in Coffs Harbour late last year.

Laurie was an outstanding horseman, and represented Australian in TentPegging, He became involved in TentPegging while he was a member of the Mounted Police in Sydney.

The Australian State Mounted Police also adopted Tentpegging as a demonstration of their skill and horsemanship, participating in demonstrations and competitions at Royal Shows.

The sport got its first international recognition when the Olympic Council of Asia accepted Tentpegging as an official event in the 1982 New Delhi Asian Games. Since then countries have been hosting International Events. 1994 saw the establishment of a World Tentpegging Organization, “International Equestrian Tentpegging Association”. International events are becoming more frequent with growth of the sport in countries such as South Africa, Namibia, India, Pakistan, Israel, Great Britain, Netherlands, USA, Canada, and New Zealand.

Just reading through my ‘archives’ and came across this story I wrote about Laurie and George – two great mates – two brothers who gave 100% effort to the Hay Magpies Club during the mid-late sixties…

Players of the Past – George and Laurie Andrews

During the mid to late sixties a pair of brothers, George and Laurie Andrews from a strong Aussie Rules background made their way to Hay, and almost immediately became an integral part of the Hay Magpies.

They were employed by the late Jack Carver at Toogimbie Station, and soon linked up with Jack’s sons, Phillip and Ray.

Phil and Ray were both playing with the Magpies, and it wasn’t long before the Andrews brothers joined them in the ranks

Although they were Victorians they adapted to Rugby League like ducks to water.

Not only were they tough and un-comprising players, they were also good blokes.

Both George and Laurie have remained firm friends with all their team mates since the sixties and enjoy nothing better than catching up at reunions.

Since he sold his Water Truck in Tamworth and retired George has been a regular visitor to Hay, to catch up with his son (Laurie) daughter (Roslyn) and his grand children

On the field, George and Laurie were different style of players. George, was more a Blue Collar type player. A forward who loved mixing it with the tough players of his era in Group 17.

The game, in those heady days of the sixties, was much more physical, and not as ‘fitness orientated’ as it is now.

Training consisted of a game of touch, laps of the Oval, exercising, and ball handling. High shots, stiff arm tackling and rough house tactics were the order of the day. The ‘survival of the fittest‘.

The tougher the game the more George liked it.

Both the Andrews boys were involved in successive Grand Final appearances for Hay – 1966 and 1967

Laurie was a backline player with silky skills, and tough defence.

He was comfortable at home in the centres or or the wing, and was one of the first blokes picked each week.

Laurie left Hay to join the Mounted Police, and by the time he retired from the Police Force had risen to the position of Licencing Sergeant of the Tamworth District.

George and Laurie were blokes who played huge roles in the strong development of the Magpies Club, both as a successful organisation, and a Club to be respected on the paddock.

Both were players who gave 100% effort. Blokes who helped dig the well others are drinking from now.

Rest in Peace Laurie. You were a great mate and loved by all who knew you. Sincere condolences to Annette your extended family.

Laurie was father of Leila, Lachlan and Alisha Andrews, Step father to Joanne & Shaun Harrison, Kate & Dave Horsley and Rebecca Howat

Adored Poppy Loz to Ali, Nick, Gabbi and Caprice.

Loving brother to George, Judith, Robert and Graham

Members of the Magpies Class of 1967 will remember your mateship with much fondness, and your memory will live on, particularly in the close-knit group of friends.

“Once a Magpie, Always a Magpie” Laurie, a star of the class of 1966, 1967, 1968 Hay Magpies…and a bloody good mate to all who knew him.

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Laurence Kenneth Andrews

Passed away suddenly while holidaying in Rome, Italy on 1st September 2018.

Loving partner of Annette Arthur,
Cherished father of Leila, Lachlan and Alisha Andrews, Step father to Joanne & Shaun Harrison, Kate & Dave Horsley and Rebecca Howat

Adored Poppy Loz to Ali, Nick, Gabbi and Caprice.

Loving brother to George, Judith, Robert and Graham.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Laurie’s funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Coffs Harbour Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Friday 21st September 2018, commencing at 1.00 pm, thence for interment in the Coffs Harbour Lawn Cemetery, Karangi.

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Mervyn Walter BUSH

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Mervyn Walter BUSH

AKA Merv

Late of Southport, Qld

New South Wales Police Force

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Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 1 May 1956

Senior Constable – appointed 1 May 1967

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 2 September 1972

Final Rank = ?

Stations: ?

Service: From ? ? pre May 1956? to ? ? ? = ? years Service

Awards: No find on It’s An Honour

Born: 1 April 1928

Died on: Monday 3 September 2018

Age: 90

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Tuesday 11 September 2018 @ 11am

Funeral location: Federation Chapel, A Gentle Touch Funerals, 73 Railway St, Mudgeeraba, Qld

Wake location: ?

Funeral Parlour: A Gentle Touch Funerals, 73 Railway St, Mudgeeraba, Qld

Buried at: ?

Memorial located at: ?

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It is not confirmed, but research shows that Mervyn Walter Bush may have been a Prison Warder ( on probation, General Division, Prisons Dept. ) as of 14 September 1953 until his official resignation from the Dept. of the Attorney General and of Justice, as a Warder with Dept of Prisons on 14 May 1956 before joining NSWPF.

Despite him being appointed as a Probationary Constable on the 1 May 1956 and the time he would have spent at the Academy, it is possible he was on annual leave from the Dept. of Prisons whilst he tested the waters of the NSWPF.

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Cal

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Judith Mary MORTON-KING

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Judith Mary MORTON-KING

Widow of Jim KING ( nothing further known about Jim who died July 2009 )

Late of ?

New South Wales Police Force

Rank: Police Wife

Stations: ?

Service: From ? ? ? to ? ? ? = ? years Service

Awards: No find on It’s An Honour

Born: ? ? ?

Died on: Friday 31 August 2018

Age: 85

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Monday 10 September 2018 @ 10.30am

Funeral location: at the graveside of Bernard Francis ‘Bud’ MORTON at Point Clare Cemetery, Coolarn Ave, Pt Clare, NSW

Wake location: Breakers Country Club, 64 Dover Rd, Wamberal, NSW

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: Point Clare Cemetery, Coolarn Ave, Pt Clare, NSW

Grave location: Lawn 7, Row 39, Plot 19

GPS: -33.43487377338858 151.31234952799878

Memorial located at: ?

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Judith, who married former NSWPF Retired member John KING, after the death of her first husband ( Bernard MORTON ) will be buried at the grave of Bernard.

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Bernard Francis ‘Bud’ MORTON ( late RAAF – Warrant Officer / Flying Officer / Squadron Leader – 025983 ) – the first husband to Judith, was born 7 April 1931 and died on Monday 16 August 1993, aged 62. Bud is buried at Point Clare Cemetery: Lawn 7, Row 39, Plot 19.

Further research shows that Bernard was murdered, by sawn-off shotgun, at the The Grange Hotel, Wyoming, where he worked part time in the bottle shop.

Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995), Wednesday 18 August 1993, page 5

‘Callous’ murder

SYDNEY: The shooting death of an elderly bottle shop attendant on the NSW central coast on Monday has baffled and shocked police, who describe the shooting as “callous and senseless”.

The detective in charge of the investigation. Sergeant Pat O’Brien, said yesterday police did not know why 62-year-old Bernard Francis Morton, of Wyoming, was shot.

They believed the gunman’s main motive was robbery.

Mr Morton was shot once in his chest with a sawn-off shotgun at The Grange Hotel in Wyoming, where he worked part-time, about 5 pm.

He died soon after, despite desperate attempts by ambulance officers to revive him.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/127226904

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Colin Kenneth BISHOP

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Colin Kenneth BISHOP

Late of ?

AKA The Silver Fox

NSW Police Cadet # 0713

New South Wales Police Force

[alert_yellow]Regd. # 6742[/alert_yellow]

Rank: NSW Police Cadet – commenced 19 January 1948

Probationary Constable – appointed 11 August 1950

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 July 1967

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 1 April 1974

Final Rank = Sergeant 2nd Class

Stations: ?, Blacktown GD’s, Penrith – Retirement

Service: From 19 January 1948 to 12 July 1988 = 40+ years Service

Awards: National Medal – granted 8 June 1988

Born: 11 August 1931

Died on: Wednesday 29 August 2018

Age: 87

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: ? ? ?TBA

Funeral location: ?TBA

Wake location: ?

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Memorial located at: ?

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Nothing further, at the time of publication, is known about this man or his career.

Any information or photos would be much appreciated.

Cal

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Karina Gail SCHACK

| 07/09/2018

Karina Gail SCHACK

Late of ?

Sister of serving NSWPF member – Chief Inspector Ken SCHACK

NSW Goulburn Police Academy Class 267

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 31228

Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Academy – 18 August 1996

Probationary Constable – appointed 14 February 1997

Senior Sergeant

Final Rank = Senior Sergeant

Stations: ?, Professional Standards Command – Death

Service: From 18 August 1996 to 28 August 2018 = 22+ years Service

Awards: No find on It’s An Honour

Born: ? ? ?

Died on: Tuesday 28 August 2018

Age: 45

Cause: Cancer

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Wednesday 5 September 2018 @ 10.30am

Funeral location: St Stephen’s Anglican Church, 189 Church St, Newtown

Request: The Schack family have requested no formal police involvement at the funeral service however they do invite friends and former colleagues to attend if they wish.

Wake location: ?

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Memorial located at: ?

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Nothing further, at this time, is known about this woman’s life.

Cal

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GoFundMe

By Kylie HAND:

Hello everyone ,
I am reaching out to all my family, friends and colleagues to spread this message to help our dear friend Karina. She has flown to Mexico to receive treatment for cancer . This expensive Gersen Therapy costs $6000 per week for 3 weeks. This does not include travel to Mexico or other living expenses. Her story is below. I am aiming to raise enough funds to help cover the cost for her and assist the financial burden.
Kylie Hand

“My name is Karina Schack. I’m 41 years old. I’ve been diagnosed with a terminal illness. In August 2008 at the age of 35, I found a lump in my breast which I thought little of.

As a close friend had recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, I decided to go to my GP to have her check it out. She was concerned enough to schedule a mammogram and ultrasound to investigate further. She reassured me that it was most likely nothing to worry about.

As it turned out, a cancerous tumour the size of a golf ball was growing underneath my pectoral muscle, right down to my chest wall. This was swiftly removed, however the cancer had unfortunately started to spread to the lymph nodes under my armpit. These nodes were removed and an aggressive course of chemotherapy started, followed by radiation. Following about six months of treatment, the cancer was gone. I could breath a sigh of relief. At least that’s what I believed up until about 6 weeks ago.

During my six year annual check up (involving a mammogram and ultrasound) I mentioned to my doctor that I was experiencing severe pain in my chest. It felt like bone pain. She ordered a bone scan to ensure nothing ‘sinister’ was going on. The results of the bone scan revealed metastasis (recurrence) of the original cancer in my sternum, spine and sacrum. Upon being informed of this, I asked the burning question. ‘Is there chance of being cured at this point?’ The answer, ‘No, typically not.’

Typically not.

As I was alone at the appointment, my first thought was of having to break this news to my loved ones. I was numb. Just wanted to wake up. I won’t even say my worst fears had come true, as I hadn’t even imagined this scenario. There were three doctors in the room with me, all looking at me with very sad eyes. All I could do was think how difficult it must be to break that news to someone.

I was meant to go on a holiday to Vietnam the following week. This was cancelled to make way for radiation to two of the most affected areas. It was early on in my treatment when I was told about a clinic in Mexico where they are getting some excellent results in the treatment of cancer patients. The clinic is called Gerson. I started to research the Gerson Therapy and found real logic in their approach to treating serious illness. The therapy is all about building the bodies’ immune system to a point where it will heal itself.

As my oncologist was not recommending immediate systemic treatment of my condition beyond the radiation therapy I had received, I decided to make application to attend the Gerson Institute. This application was recently accepted on a week by week basis, with the hope to stay for three weeks. This wholly depends on how I respond to treatment.

I departed for Gerson on 22 November 2014. Right now, it’s 11:23pm and I sit in my hotel room in San Diego, with a shuttle bus due to pick me up first thing in the morning to take me to Tijuana, Mexico. Let the Gerson adventure begin…”

Karina

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Update 1

Posted by Kylie Hand

45 months ago

A HUGE thank you to everyone who has supported Karina. She is “blown away” by everyone’s generosity. She is currently in her second week of the Gerson Treatment and thankfully her results so far been have been positive. Let the Gerson Adventure continue!

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Update 2

Posted by Kylie Hand

43 months ago

Well, this update is well overdue. Firstly, I want to say a huge thank you to Kylie for organising this page for me. When I was diagnosed in October, I could not have predicted the kindness, love and support I’d receive from my work colleagues. Thanks Kylie. I owe you big time. And thanks to all the people from work that have supported me and continue to do so on a daily basis.

Next, I’d like to thank each and every one of the beautiful people that have donated their hard earned to fund my adventure to Mexico. I didn’t see the page until about a week in to my three week stay at Mexico and by that time, about $7000 had already been donated. To say I was overwhelmed by the generosity would be an understatement. I was truly floored. I cried like a baby (in a good way) when reading the comments of support, inspiration and positivity; including from complete strangers. I can guarantee that every single comment has been read and re-read by me when I find myself struggling or doubting my choice.

My trip to Mexico was made possible by you guys and I can emphatically say that this has changed my life for the better! The Gerson Therapy has changed my life forever. My regime is strict and will continue for at least a couple of years, likely longer. The three weeks in Mexico gave me the insight and knowledge required to maintain this lifestyle to the degree required to heal. For those of you interested in exactly what’s involved in the therapy, you can visit www.gerson.org. Suffice to say, it’s not snake oils or black magic, it’s the use of wholesome, organic and nutritious food, juices and supplements, as well as regular coffee enemas (or upside down coffee breaks) to enable the body to build its own defences to assist in healing.

THE RESULTS
My bloods improved a great deal while in Mexico. My white blood cells increased steadily throughout my stay and my ph levels after a week entered the very alkaline range and remain alkaline. Cancer doesn’t like an alkaline environment.

I had a CT scan last week of my organs. The previous scan in October revealed two lesions on my liver. I received the results of the scan yesterday…..cue drumroll….the lesions on the liver have more than halved in size and are now barely visible on the pictures. I can vouch for this as I had to squint to see them! The scan also reported on my bony lesions which appear to have improved slightly. There are no new lesions in either bone or organs….cue sigh of relief… These results are fantastic! The leadup to these tests were a little, shall I say…stressful?! I just wanted some validation that what I’m doing is worth it. Well, the results speak for themselves. It’s definitely worth it!

Besides the results on paper being positive, I also feel good. I feel strong and healthy. Ironically, I’m probably the healthiest I’ve been in years.

The money which has been raised not only helped to fund the trip to Mexico, but also helped buy a second fridge (required to store the large volume of organic produce I consume every week), as well as a water distiller. The supplements alone cost about $2000 every three months, so the money provided by you has been a godsend.

Once again, thanks to you all for your incredible support through what has been a difficult time. Without a doubt, I’m made stronger and more determined in my resolve with the assistance of you all; my family, friends and colleagues.
With much love, Karina

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Karina won a Silver medal in the 2012 NSW Police Games Angling competition with 174 points and is mentioned on page 11 of 36.

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Carey Thomas JOHNSON

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Carey Thomas JOHNSON

Late of Lemon Tree Passage – formerly of Newcastle, NSW

NSW Redfern Police Academy Class 125

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 14375

Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 27 November 1970 ( Aged 24 years, 1 month, 5 days )

Constable 1st Class – appointed 27 November 1975

Detective

Sergeant – appointed 2 May 1986

Senior Sergeant – appointed 21 June 1989

Final Rank = ?

Stations: ?, Manly DLEB, Chatswood ( early 1970’s ), Broken Hill ( 1975 ), Wallsend ( 1985 – 88 )

Service: From ? ? pre November 1970? to ? ? 1991 = 21 years Service

Police Awards: National Medal – granted 2 November 1988

Born: Tuesday 22 October 1946

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NASHOS

Service name: Army – 1RAR

Service number: 215887

Service: Vietnam from 29 December 1965 – 4 June 1966 – 1RAR. Then 6RAR & was WIA ( Wounded In Action ) at the Battle of Long Tan. Returned to Australia 5 November 1966. He did a 2nd Tour with 8RAR from 17 November 1969 until 16 July 1970.

Rank: Private

Date of birth: ?

Place of birth: ?

Date of intake: ?

NS Training: ?

Follow Up Training: ?

Basic Training: ?

Next of Kin: ?

Medals: ?

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Died on: Monday 27 August 2018

Age: 71 years, 11 months, 5 days

Cause: “possibly” Dementia ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Tuesday 4 September 2018 @ noon

Funeral location: Pettigrew Funerals, The Chapel, 3 Harris St, Wallsend, NSW

Wake location: will be held after the service at the
Memories Function Centre.
4 Charles Street, part of the same complex

Funeral Parlour: Pettigrew Family Funerals – 49511166

Buried at: Cremated

Memorial located at: ?

Back Row left to right Ron James - Joe Richards - Buster McLennan ( from Wilcannia.Was in Police in mid 70's & was stationed in 10 Division (Rose Bay). Didn't like the city, so Resigned and moved back to family property at Wilcannia. ) - Peter Cinitis - Don Forsyth - Dave Stuart / Stewart - Carey Johnson - Peter Whitfield @ Soapy - Ian MckenzieBottom left to right Gordon Fraser (HWP ) - Dennis Burrows - Bob Barton?(not police) - ? Nowlan (not police )- Geoff Mobbs - Charlie Fisher - Wayne Ison ( Wilcannia & Ivanhoe, Forster )Taken at Turf Oval, Broken Hill around 1975 - 76 — Lynette N Dennis Burrows **Back To Barrier**
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**Back Row left to right** Ron James – Joe Richards – Buster McLennan ( from Wilcannia. Was in Police in mid 70’s & was stationed in 10 Division (Rose Bay). Didn’t like the city, so Resigned and moved back to family property at Wilcannia. ) – Peter Cinitis – Don Forsyth – Dave Stuart / Stewart – **Carey Johnson** – Peter Whitfield @ Soapy – Ian McKenzie **Bottom left to right** Gordon Fraser (HWP ) – Dennis Burrows – Bob Barton?(not police) – ? Nowlan (not police ) – Geoff Mobbs – Charlie Fisher – Wayne Ison ( Wilcannia & Ivanhoe, Forster ) .Taken at Turf Oval, Broken Hill around 1975 – 76

CAREY is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO

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May they forever Rest In Peace

JOHNSON, CAREY THOMAS

Late of Lemon Tree Passage formerly of Newcastle

Passed peacefully 27th August 2018

Aged 71 years

Dearly loved husband of Jill, father and grandfather of Leisa McMahon, Steven Johnson, Jason Turner, Adrian Turner and their families.

Family and friends of CAREY are invited to attend a Celebration of his Life to be held in The Chapel, Harris St, Wallsend, this TUESDAY 04/09/18 service commencing at 12noon. In lieu of flowers Donations to Calvary Mater Oncology Unit may be made at the service.

Forever In Our Hearts

Published in The Newcastle Herald on Sept. 1, 2018

http://tributes.theherald.com.au/obituaries/theherald-au/obituary.aspx?n=carey-thomas-johnson&pid=190092871&fhid=31483

Carey Johnson has passed away, RIP

Published Tue 28 Aug 2018
It is with regret that I inform you that 215887 Carey Thomas JOHNSON passed away Monday 27^th August 2018.

Carey served with 1RAR in Vietnam 29.12.65 til 4.6.66, he was then posted to 6RAR and was WIA at the Battle of Long Tan. Returned to Australia 5.11.66.

He did at second tour with 8RAR 17.11.69 til 16.7.70

Funeral arrangements are unknown at this time.

Russell Durrant

Honorary Secretary
Nelson Bay RSL

sbsecretary@nelsonbayrsl.com.au

http://www.1rar.asn.au/news/12725/

Pte Carey Thomas Johnson

Carey came to 6 RAR after having served 5 months with 1 RAR. He served with 5 Pl B Coy and was wounded while returning to Long Tan on 18 Aug 1966

Passed away 27/08/18

Tuesday 4th September 2018, 1200hrs.

Pettigrew Family Funerals, 12 Harris St Wallsend NSW 2287.

Followed by a Private Cremation

A wake will be held after the service at the
Memories Function Centre.
4 Charles Street, part of the same complex.

LEST WE FORGET

A Warrior’s Farewell

Go now and travel beyond the void
Seek the green column and when you meet
See once more those smiling faces
Hear again laughter and sounds of marching feet

No more the visions of the bloody past
Gone are the nightmares and lingering pain
Soon you will be home at long, long last
United with fallen comrades once again

And when the final roll is called
Another page of history complete
You will rest with brave spirits such as they
In a camp where you will find restful sleep

Go swiftly now and seek your past
Your duty done for all to tell
With pride of who and what you were
And now we bid you a fond farewell

George Mansford – December 2007

Homeward Bound

I saw the shooting star burning so bright
Falling, falling, fading and soon from sight
So distant and yet so near
In its wake, a soldier’s journey so very clear
Duty, sharing, caring, courage and sometimes fear
No longer a mortal in life’s short race
A contented spirit bound for home somewhere in distant space
This fiery trail I saw tonight marks a warrior’s farewell
Leaving behind another legacy of proud deeds to tell

George Mansford © April 2012

The Soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.
Step forward now, Soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?’
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
‘No, Lord, I guess I ain’t.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can’t always be a saint.
I’ve had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I’ve been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn’t mine to keep…
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear..
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I’ve wept unmanly tears.
I know I don’t deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears
If you’ve a place for me here, Lord,
It needn’t be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don’t, I’ll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the Soldier waited quietly,
For the judgement of his God.
‘Step forward now, you Soldier,
You’ve borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets,
You’ve done your time in Hell.’

http://6rarassociation.com/vale.htm

September 3, 2018

May you rest in peace – you will always be in our hearts and fondest memories.
Will miss your cheery nature and the educational stories of your life experiences

Jeffrey and Shona Dawson,

Lemon Tree Passage, New South Wales

September 3, 2018

May you rest in peace. From Gaye, your children Leisa & Steven, Grand children Stephanie, Jaden & Jorja and Great grand children Chase & Tyler.

The Johnson Family

http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/theherald-au/carey-thomas-johnson-condolences/190092871?&eid=viewgb

Barry Blanchette – NSW FALLEN POLICE

I remember Carey telling me he was walking downhill at Long Tan. It had been raining and the rubber trees appeared to be glistening. Unfortunately it was not the rubber trees but the NVA & their weapons.

He was wounded and laid for quite some time before being extracted.

RIP.

Rodney Thomas PARKER

| 07/09/2018

Rodney Thomas PARKER

Late of Bateau Bay

NSW Police Academy Class “possibly” # 184B

New South Wales Police Force

[alert_yellow]Regd. # 20317[/alert_yellow]

Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 23 July 1982

Constable 1st Class – appointed 19 November 1987

Senior Constable – appointed ???

Final Rank = Leading Senior Constable

Stations: ?, Mt Druitt, Blacktown, 4 Wheels ( Zetland – mid 1980’s ), Gosford, Woy Woy, Brisbane Waters LAC – Retirement

Service: From ? ? Pre July 1982? to 9 December 2010 = 28+ years Service

Awards: National Medal – granted 20 November 1998

Born: 9 May 1963

Died on: Wednesday 22 August 2018

Age: 55

Cause: Cardiac arrest / Heart attack in his sleep

Event location: at home in his sleep

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Wednesday 29 August 2018 @ 2.30pm

Funeral location: Hillside Chapel, Palmdale Crematorium, 57 Palmdale Rd, Palmdale

Wake location: ?

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: Cremated

Memorial located at: ?

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Rod passed away whilst sleeping at home during the night of Tuesday 21 – Wednesday 22 August 2018.

He had only just lost his mother in May 2018.

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Harold Peter McKINNON

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Harold Peter McKINNON

AKA Harry

Late of ?

New South Wales Police Force – Public Service

Regd. # ?????????

Rank: Public Service – Administration Officer

Final Rank = Local Area Manager – The Rocks, Sydney ( prior to the merger with Sydney City.

Stations: ?, South West Region ( under A/C Alf Peate # 9851 ), ( Sydney Metropolitan Area )

Service: From ? ? 1964 to ? ? 2007 = 43 years Service

Awards: No find on It’s An Honour

Born: 31 January 1947 – Sydney, NSW

Died on: Sunday 26 August 2018

Age: 71

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Friday 31 August 2018 @ 2.30pm

Funeral location: South Chapel, Rookwood Gardens Crematorium, Memorial Ave, Rookwood

Wake location: ?

Funeral Parlour: Caring Funeral – 9713 1555

Buried at: Cremated

Memorial located at: ?

Funeral location:

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McKINNON
Harold Peter (Harry)
31.01.1947 – 26.08.2018Harry Peter McKinnon was born in Sydney 31.01.1947. An identical twin to brother Sidney who passed away at the early age of 6. He grew up in Seven Hills with brothers Paul, Danny, Terry, Anthony, and sister Ann. Harry was the eldest of 6 and went to Seven Hill’s Primary School and completed High School at Seven Hill High.

Harry left home at an early age and within a short time, took up a position within the NSW Police Department as a Public Servant at the age of 17. The Police Department was to become a major part of his life spending 43 years on the job in which he held high level positions across Sydney Metro Area. Harry also completed a Bachelor of Law Juris Doctor at Sydney University and passed the bar to become a Barrister.

Harry married Maree and soon after saw the birth of their only child Matthew in 1978, who survives Harry and cared for him for the later years of his life.

Harry received numerous accolades and awards during his time in the NSW Police Service. He also devoted 25 plus years, working in the service of the community in the positions of Director and then further along, President of the Five Dock RSL Club.

Harry was an admired and well respected member of the community who would always go out of his way to help others. He was witty, humorous, intelligent and enigmatic. Harry’s infectious character drew people to him his whole life. Even until the very end, all that encountered him, loved his unique sense of humour, his cheeky smile and witty rebuttal’s. Harry was much loved by friends and family and will be terribly missed.

Aged 71 Years

The relatives and friends of Harry are invited to attend his Funeral Service to be held in the South Chapel of Rookwood Gardens Crematorium, Memorial Avenue on FRIDAY (31st August 2018). Appointed to commence at 2.30 pm.

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Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Aug. 29, 2018

http://tributes.smh.com.au/obituaries/smh-au/obituary.aspx?n=harold-mckinnon&pid=190072456

Adolfas JABLONSKIS

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Adolfas JABLONSKIS

AKA Jabba, Jay

Late of Campbelltown

NSW Police Redfern Academy Class 114

New South Wales Police Force

[alert_yellow]Regd. # 13042[/alert_yellow]

Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 1 April 1968

Constable – appointed 1 April 1969

Senior Constable – appointed 1 April 1977

Sergeant – appointed 31 March 1984

Final Rank = Sergeant 2nd Class

Stations: Blacktown GD’s ( ProCst ),?, Parramatta ( 18 Division ) Detectives ( 1978 ), Goulburn Police Academy 1980’s ( Instructor ), Campbelltown GD’s Supervisor ( 2001 ),

Service: From 19 Feb 1968 to ? ? ? = 36 years Service

Awards: National Medal – granted 29 June 1984

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 7 May 1994

Born: 28 January 1948

Died on: Friday 24 August 2018 about 8.30pm

Age: 70

Cause: Cancer – Liver

Event location: Campbelltown Hospital

Event date: Friday 24 August 2018

Funeral date: Friday 31 August 2018 @ 1pm

Funeral location: St Thomas More Church, 43 Acacia Ave, Ruse, NSW

Request: PLEASE WEAR BRIGHT COLOURED CLOTHS

Wake location: St Thomas More Church hall

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Memorial located at: ?

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Funeral location: TBA

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Jay played Police football with Parramatta Police Team.

Margaret Richardson NSW Fallen Police:

Sgt Jablonskis was a GDs supervisor when I first started at Campbelltown in 2001 as a probationary constable. I’m fairly certain this was where he retired. Back then he certainly commanded and was given the respect of all junior police, he brought the best out of you through high expectations and was always available to assist and mentor his constables at the drop of a hat. I’m very sad to hear of his passing. VALE Sergeant J.

Andy Lani NSW Fallen Police:

Rest Jay. A hell of a nice fella.

Our mentor for class 227A at Goulburn.

He was a father figure to us all.

Silvestre Belo NSW Fallen Police:

Rest in peace Sir. You were very well liked by class 227A at Goulburn Police Academy 1st April to 26 June 1987. Thank you Jay for your devotion to mentor others.

Peter Lovell NSW Fallen Police:

R.I.P Jay,
What a terrific bloke taken too you. Instructor for Detectives Courses at Goulburn in early 90’s and respected by everyone that had contact with him. Condolences to all his family, will be missed terribly

Col Colman NSW Fallen Police:

Thank you for your fine and dedicated Service to the community of New South Wales and in particular to the many hundreds of Students passing through the Goulburn Police Academy during your tour of duty there.RIP…..

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Susan Olivia BAILEY

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Susan Olivia BAILEY

AKA Bails

Late of ?

Queensland Police Force

Regd. # 4026013

Rank: Senior Constable

Final Rank = Senior Constable

Stations: ?, Fortitude Valley, Mt Ommaney ( Oxley District ) – Death

Service: From ? ? ? to 21 August 2018 = ? years Service

Awards: No Find on It’s An Honour

Born: Sunday 23 November 1980

Died on: Tuesday 21 August 2018

Age: 37

Cause: Depression ( from a relationship breakdown ) – Suicide – ( Method ? )

Event location: ?

Event date: Tuesday 21 August 2018

Funeral date: Friday 31 August 2018 @ 2pm

Funeral location: Mt Gravatt Cemetery & Crematorium, 582 Mains Rd, MacGregor, Qld

Wake location: ?

Funeral Parlour: White Lady Funerals – Chelmer, Qld 07 32782590

Buried at: Cremated

Memorial located at: ?

Susan Olivia BAILEY — Sue, as an Acting Sergeant

SUSAN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO

Funeral location:

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She loved sports, helping the community and was described as having an infectious laugh and a big heart filled with kindness, always ready to help.

RIP Senior Constable Susan Olivia Bailey????

Ladies and Gents,

VALE

Senior Constable Susan Olivia Bailey 4026013.

At the time of her passing, Susan was attached to Mt Ommaney Station but prior to that, she was a long-serving member of the Fortitude Valley Police family. It has been said that Susan’s smile could light up a room…

On Tuesday 21 August 2018, Susan tragically took her own life. It’s not for us to judge how or why Susan took this path, but it’s probably fair to say right at the end she felt alone.

Sadly, this could not have been further from the truth as attested by the outpouring of love demonstrated in the comments subsequent to our earlier post, but in these situations (and there have been just too many), feelings of being alone, forsaken, isolated, forlorn and abandoned are all too common.

It is incumbent on each and every one of us to do everything in our power to ensure that our friends, our colleagues, OUR blue family members are not left to feel this way. It is up to us to take some time out of our own busy schedules to check on our mates and if required, firmly and unequivocally intervene.

It’s heartbreaking to think that in 2018, in an ever shrinking world being as connected as it ever was, that a feeling of being ‘alone’ can yield such catastrophic results time and time again.

In the meantime, we stand shoulder to shoulder with our Police brethren in their grief. In time we will celebrate how Susan lived rather than how she died.

BLUE HOPE stands ready.

All information supplied from BLUE HOPE

Queensland Police Service

Lifeline on 13 11 14.

*Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467.

*MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78.