This year’s Police Week is being held during the first week of October and although there are less events than in the past due to budget constraints there are two events in particular that we want to encourage all of our retired and former police officers to attend. These are as follows:-
This is a very special event at which we remember those of our former colleagues who are no longer with us. The Service itself is brief and includes the BPS Honour Guard, playing of the Last Post, the Laying of wreaths/flowers, with the Commissioner reading out a list of all of our colleagues who have died in the last 2 years (see list below). It concludes with the playing of Reveille.
The Late Sergeant Cyril Plant
This year will be extra special because the late Sgt.Cyril Plant who passed away in May in the UK had requested his ashes be interred at the Police Cemetery. Deputy Commissioner Paul Wright is bringing Cyril’s ashes back to Bermuda and these will be interred during the Service. Attendees usually include H.E. the Governor, along with the families and friends of loved ones.
The Service is followed by a reception held at the PRC, including light refreshments, to which all attendees are cordially invited.
It would be much appreciated if as many of our members and their spouses as possible can attend this most fitting event.
Commissioner DeSilva has extended a very warm welcome to all of our retired and former police officers to attend this event which was held for the first time last year and was highly successful. By all accounts it is a great night.
Tickets are $20 each and this includes a buffet dinner and one free drink. A cash bar will also be available.
There will be a wide variety of “gambling games “to enjoy, and Casino Dollars can be purchased on the night at the rate of $2,000 Casino Dollars for $10 cash. Winnings can be used to bid on a wide variety of prizes that will be auctioned off.
Proceeds will be shared between two charities, The Family Centre and Special Olympics, Bermuda.
Please note that guests are most welcome but must be 18 years of age or older.
Tickets can be purchased at 247-1151 or 247-1155, but it would be appreciated if you could advise us if you plan to attend by emailing us at info@expobermuda.com.
Other Police Week Activities
As you can see from this poster there are several more events on during Police Week. If you happen to have grandchildren of a suitable age, the ever popular Cycle Gymkhana is being held on Saturday 1st October.
The Annual Seniors Tea is on Tuesday 4th October at the Heritage Worship Centre on Dundonald Centre and the BPS would be delighted to have extra volunteers to assist.
There is also an OPEN HOUSE day at Hamilton Police Station, Southside Police Station and at the Dockyard Office on Wednesday 5th October. Bring out your family and let them see where you used to work - or should we say, where you would like to have worked!
* If you would like to make a comment about any of these many officers - we have lost 30 officers in the last 2 years - you can do so in the Comments Section below. We will also see if we can read them out at the reception in the PRC immediately following the Memorial Service.