NATIONAL POLICE MEMORIAL DAY

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For our tomorrow, they gave their today Lest we forget

Margaret Collins lost her son, and Helen Cruddis lost her brother, PC Tony Collins in the Clutha bar helicopter crash Luke Ratana lost his father, Sgt Matt Ratana when he was shot in Croydon Custody Centre They shared their stories for #NPMD24 youtu.be/C8y121dV_9c

This time last week a congregation of 1,000 were seated in #GlasgowRoyalConcertHall for our 21st National Police Memorial Day #NPMD24 You can watch the highlights in this short film 👇

Jill Davidson lost her husband, Det Supt Philip Davidson in the chinook crash on the Mull of Kintyre @PolFedforNI Rob Jones lost his brother PC Ralph Jones during a training course @NWPolice They kindly shared the impact of their loss for #NPMD24 youtu.be/NB-s363gPtw

Watch our online service, with highlights from Sunday's #NPMD24 in Glasgow youtu.be/2BN7_S0TjcM

A reflection on Sunday's 21st annual National Police Memorial Day #NPMD24 Watch here - youtu.be/OTz0TLkJhms

Thank you to Policing Minister @DianaJohnsonMP for taking the time to reflect on today's #NPMD24 and its importance to the #PoliceFamily

Police lives lost in air disasters among those honoured at National Police Memorial Day Read our summary here, including quotes from Home Secretary @YvetteCooperMP and @ScotGovFM @JohnSwinney policememorial.org.uk/police-lives-l… #NPMD24

#NPMD24 Service is brought to a close as we sing the National Anthem God save our Patron, His Majesty The King @RoyalFamily

The family of our colleague PC Tony Collins light a candle in memory of all colleagues who have lost their lives on duty in Scotland at National Police Memorial Day #LestWeForget

Silence is kept, during which petals of remembrance, representing all who have lost their lives, descend from the gallery The Last Post is sounded #NPMD24

Representing Northern Ireland - Jill Davidson, wife of Detective Superintendent Philip Davidson, 45 yrs @RUCGCFoundation Representing Wales - Rob Jones and Chris Milne-Jones, siblings of PC Ralph Jones, 34 yrs @NWPolice

Families light candles in remembrance of loved ones Representing Scotland - Margaret Collins, mother, and Helen Cruddis, sister of PC Anthony (Tony) Collins, 43 yrs @PoliceScotland Representing England - Luke Ratana, son of Police Sergeant Matiu Ratana, 54 yrs @metpoliceuk

These candles, one from each of the four nations of the United Kingdom serve to remind us of the undying flame of devotion and commitment, exemplified by those whom we remember today #NPMD24

Home Secretary @YvetteCooperMP gives a reading at #NPMD24 'No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends...'

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney delivers welcome address #NPMD24 @ScotGovFM @JohnSwinney

#NPMD24 Service is underway #WeWillRemember #PoliceFamily

Privileged and proud to attend @npmdUK in Glasgow with @SupersAssocNI @ChiefConPSNI and @mukeshji147 to celebrate and remember our fallen police colleagues #NPMD #NeverForgotten

Today the #PoliceFamily from across the UK comes together in Glasgow to remember almost 5,000 police officers who have died on duty. Our Chair David Threadgold explains the significance of the day and the upcoming Service of Remembrance. #NPMD24