National Police Memorial Day to be held in Edinburgh

THIS year’s National Police Memorial Day will be held at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on Sunday 27 September.

The 12th annual event will remember around 4,000 officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty – and the names of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice over the past year will be read out.

Brian Docherty, Chairman of the Scottish Police Federation said: “It is a tremendous privilege for Scotland to host this year’s National Police Memorial Day.

He added: “Our fallen friends and colleagues are never far from our thoughts and this day is a fitting tribute in their honour.

“It is particularly poignant this year as the country is still coming to terms with recent disasters such as the Clutha helicopter crash which has affected so many lives, and it is right that we stop to pay our respects not only to those we have lost but to all who are suffering the loss of a loved one.”

Sgt Joe Holness, founder of National Police Memorial Day, said: “It is always a day filled with emotion but also with immense pride. It is only right that we stop to remember the sacrifices made by those who protect us.

“The National Police Memorial Day is an incredibly important day for the families of police officers. The day reminds us of the best of British Policing, it reminds us of what is best about public service and the high price which is all too often paid by police officers and their families for that service.”

To register, just email [email protected] or call 07843 293958.

Please provide the full names and contact details of those who want to attend and also indicate if there are any special requirements, such as wheelchair access.

Please let the organisers know by Saturday 15 August 2015.

Find more information here http://www.polfed.org/documents/NPMD_Newsletter_2015_new_design_low_res.pdf .