Police Week Memorial Service 2013


Police Honour Guard at Police Memorial

The Bermuda Police held a Memorial Service at the Police Cemetery, Prospect, at 11am on Thursday 10th October 2013, to remember those police officers who are buried at the Police Cemetery, along with those police officers, reserve officers and support staff who have passed since the year 2000 whilst in service. Also given special mention were those retired and former Bermuda police officers who have died in the last 12 months.

These were:-

Former Constable William “Bill” Pratt

Former Constable Anthony Harper

Former Constable Alan Waddicor

Former Constable Alan Pugh

Former Detective Sergeant William “Bill” Black

Former Constable Nathanial “Nat” Chambers

Former Constable David Mulhall

The Service was attended by H.E. The Governor George Fergusson, and COP Michael DeSilva, both of whom laid wreaths at the Memorial,  along with other senior officers, senior officers from the Bermuda Regiment and the Reserve Constabulary, together with families and friends of those we gathered to remember.


Honour Guard with the Colours

The Service itself was excellent and paid a fitting tribute to all those in whose memory we had assembled.  The Police Colour Party led the procession into the cemetery, providing an honour guard and a flag bearing unit. 

Attendees were greeted by Mr. Wayne Caines who acted as MC.  Major Barrett Dill played the Last Post after a minute of silence, and Reveille to close the proceedings.  D.C. Damon Hollis performed a saxophone solo, while Dr. George Cook played a selection of music on bagpipes during the laying of wreaths.

Police Pastor,  Bishop the Rev Dr. Lloyd Duncan offered a Prayer of Reflection, and former Sergeant Clarke Minors, now Reverend Minors, offered a Prayer of Remembrance.


Rev Clarke Minors offers a prayer of remembrance

Also in attendance were a number of our retired and former police officers including Davie Kerr (just arrived following his round-the-world trip, Gerry Lyons, Dave Cook, Charlie Mooney, and others.


 Mrs Carmen Herbert lays flowers with the assistance of her granddaughter
Laila German, in memory of her Late husband, Timothy Herbert.
 
 

Mrs Debbie Flood lays a wreath in memory of her Late husband, Richard Flood

The Service was held on a beautiful October morning and was followed by a reception and light refreshments at the Police Recreation Club.


Commissioner Michael DeSilva with members of several families attending the Memorial Service 
(l-r)   Mrs Barbara Thomas mother of the late Andrew Thomas with his son Andrew, 
Mrs Carmen Herbert and granddaughter Laila, Mrs Debbie Flood, and COP Michael DeSilva
 

The Bermuda Ex-Police Officers Association is most grateful to Commissioner Michal DeSilva  for including this annual Memorial Service in the Police Week activities.  Commissioner DeSilva makes it clear that he is most grateful to all those who have served in and contributed to the success of the Bermuda Police Service.

CLICK HERE for report on the Memorial Service published in the Royal Gazette on Friday 11th October 2013.  

CLICK HERE for a report and an album of photographs published by Bernews following the Memorial Service

Honour Roll of Bermuda Police Officers
buried in the Police Cemetery at Prospect
 
Constable Andrew Park Davis Wilson                   
Constable Michael Frederick Henry Hills                
Constable William Fox Galloway
Constable David Fraser
Inspector John Wallace Starbuck
Inspector Thomas David Doyle                           
Commissioner George Duckett, Esq, O.B.E. COP             
Sergeant Reginald James Brown                        
Chief Inspector James McNiven                              
Inspector Douglas Noel Hebberd                       
Sergeant John Frederick Morris
Constable Richard E. Flood
* Bill "Spider" McKenzie
Detective Superintendent John J. Sheehy and wife Joan (ashes intered)
 
*  It has been pointed out to us that Bill "Spider" McKenzie is missing from the list of Bermuda Police Officers who were buried in the Police Cemetery (see comment below from Phil Taylor). We are checking to confirm exactly when "Spider" died and confirm that he was buried at Prospect then we will request that the Memorial plaque have his name added.  Anyone who can provide details is asked to contact us through info@expobermuda.com 
 
Honour Roll of Bermuda Police Officers 
who have died whilst in Service since 1990.

Chief Inspector Norman K. Ingemann

Sergeant Noel L. Linton

Sergeant Russell D. Paynter

Sergeant Gary C. Young

Constable W. Troy James

Constable Wayne G. Ingemann

Constable V. Robin N. Hollinsid

Constable Steven A. Symons (died on duty)

Constable Nicole S. O’Connor (died on duty)

Constable Timothy N. Herbert

Constable Paul R. Marsden

Constable Richard E. Flood

Constable Andrew. F. Thomas

W/Constable Sandy Rowe-Campbell

Constable Garth Francis

Cadet Floyd Davis

R/Constable & SDO Gladys Cynthia Saunders

R/Constable Rosemarie Louise DeShields

Service Seamstress Jacqueline R. A. Augustus