POLICE officers joined family and friends in remembering PC Sharon Beshenivsky on the 10th anniversary of her death.<\/p>\n
A memorial service took place in Norfolk Gardens in Bradford city centre on Wednesday 18 November. Flowers were the laid at PC Beshenivsky’s memorial as the service drew to a close in the wet weather.<\/p>\n
PC Teresa Milburn, who was injured in the incident 10 years ago, was at the ceremony.<\/p>\n
Also attending was West Yorkshire Police Chief Constable Dee Collins, who is also President of the British Association for Women in Policing.<\/p>\n
PC Beshenivsky was murdered on 18 November 2005 responding to a robbery report.<\/p>\n
Nick Smart, Chairman of West Yorkshire Police Federation, laid flowers during the ceremony on behalf of the Federation and all its members.<\/p>\n
Mr Smart said: “Our thoughts today are with Sharon’s husband Paul and all the family who still miss her dearly. We will always remember her.<\/p>\n
“Police officers never know what they will face when the call comes in – the potential dangers are all too familiar for West Yorkshire Police officers.<\/p>\n
“We run towards danger \u2013 and sadly some colleagues have paid the ultimate sacrifice. When they do, it is only right and proper that we keep them in our thoughts.”<\/p>\n
Chief Superintendent Simon Atkin said: “Our thoughts are still with Paul and his family as we recall that fateful day 10 years ago when Sharon was killed in the line of duty.<\/p>\n
“We come together as friends within the police family to reflect and support as we ensure that Sharon will not be forgotten.”<\/p>\n
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