On this day
Inspector Gr2
James M WALSH
YEAR OF DEATH
25 May 1977
JURISDICTION
Queensland
DETAILS OF DEATH
Inspector Walsh collapsed and died from a heart attack while involved in a scuffle at Camp Hill.
In 2001, it was resolved to establish a National Police Memorial in Canberra.
The Memorial pays tribute to Australian Police Officers who have been killed on duty or have died as a result of their duties since the advent of policing in Australia and to recognise the unique nature of police service and the dangers that police face in their daily pursuits.
The $2.4million memorial was jointly funded by the Australian Government (through the Australian Federal Police), State and Territory Police Services and Police Federation of Australia.
The Memorial was completed and dedicated on 29 September 2006 (National Police Remembrance Day). Following the dedication ceremony, a criteria for future inclusion of names on the National Police Memorial was agreed upon together with a National Police Memorial Co-ordination Committee.
On this day
25 May 1977
Queensland
Inspector Walsh collapsed and died from a heart attack while involved in a scuffle at Camp Hill.
Remembering mates. Saturday 18 September 2021*
* Subject to planning through Covid 19 times
Please check with your state/territory police organisation for local service information – Services to be held on Wednesday, 29 September 2021.
The National Police Memorial is located in Kings Park on the northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin adjacent to Aspen Island and the National Carrillion. View in Google maps