Catherine Grimley, Tennant & District Times
The annual National Police Remembrance Day on 29 September honours all officers in Australasia and the South West Pacific Region, who were either killed in the line of duty or died whilst serving.
It not only allows officers to remember the fallen, but families and the community to show their support and respect for officers who perform their duties to protect the community at large, a sometimes thankless task.
Officers and guests assembled at Tennant Creek Cemetery, close to the grave of Sergeant Shane Kappler for the annual commemoration, which as usual was well attended.
Representatives from St John Ambulance. 
Pastor Peter Waite and Councillors Ronald Plummer and Greg Marlow. 
Acting Superintendent Crispin Gargan and Kris Civitarese. 
Barkly MLA Steve Edgington and Senior Constable Steve Hayworth 
Funghi Siggings, Tima, Deb Cain, Pat Braun, Linda Turner and Auxilliary Christina Lopez. 
Senior Constable Steve Hayworth and Laurise Dickson.
Photos: Catherine Grimley
After the welcome by Acting Superintendent Crispin Gargan, officers then did the readings, most important of which was the Calling of the Honour Roll, naming those officers who are to be included on the National Police Memorial this year, as well as a homily by Pastor Peter Waite.
As always, a moving service, which shows that these brave and dedicated officers are appreciated and not forgotten.
This article appeared in Tennant & District Times, 1 October 2021.
