On this day
Sergeant 2nd Class
Richard J HARRIS
YEAR OF DEATH
26 March 1975
JURISDICTION
Queensland
DETAILS OF DEATH
Sergeant Harris was killed in a traffic incident near Eulo.
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
26 March 1975
Queensland
Sergeant Harris was killed in a traffic incident near Eulo.
Remembering mates – Wall to Wall Ride is held in September each year. Click here for more information.
Please check with your state/territory police organisation for local service information – Services to be held on 29 September or click here for more information.
The National Police Memorial is located in Kings Park on the northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin adjacent to Queen Elizabeth II Island and the National Carrillion. View in Google maps