Death of David "Rookie" Adams - We have received the sad news from Davie Kerr that former P.C. 105 David “Rookie” Adams died about 18 months ago. Davie had heard that “Rookie” had passed away and he wrote and asked “Rookie’s” brother to confirm the news. His brother has now confirmed that Rookie died on 17th May 2020 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
David, who was born in then Rhodesia in 1950, had previously served for 2 years in the British South Africa Police, and then for 2 years in the Kent Police before joining the Bermuda Police on 3rd February 1975. Our records indicate that he served in Western Division while in Bermuda and was transferred to Western CID as an Aide in August 1977. It’s more than likely he left the Island after 3 years here, but our records do not provide his date of leaving.
David was one of 15 recruits with previous police experience who joined the Bermuda Police in early February 1975, and who attended an Induction Course at the Police Training School. Also attending the course was Paul Dellanzo who wrote an article (CLICK HERE) for our "Then and Now" column, which includes a photo of the members of the course.
We offer our belated but sincere condolences to David's brother and family.