Young P.C. 448 Paul Davis

We recently heard some most unusual news about our good friend and former colleague, Paul Davis, who arrived here in Bermuda as a young constable on 3rd October 1973, on a flight from the U.K along with Chris Bowerman, Bob Kinnon, Damian Willcocks (sadly deceased), Ian Graham, Frank Wood and Donald Grant.

Paul served here from 1973 – 1980 and he started, as so many young constables do, walking the beat in the City of Hamilton before becoming a Parish Constable in Pembroke West. Paul was transferred to C.I.D. for a while and was then posted to Operations (Traffic) until he resigned and returned to the UK.

Paul regularly attends the re-unions of former Bermuda police officers and friends, some of which have been organized by Bob Kinnon and Ian Graham, both of who arrived with Paul on that day in October 1973.

So, what is the unusual news? Well we heard that Paul recently received The Freedom of the City of London in a ceremony held at the Guildhall in London. He is a member of the Masonic Order of Knights Templar Sub Prior Somerset and has been associated with ancient London Livery and Craft Companies and was sponsored by two of its members.

We are not quite sure exactly what that means but Paul attended the ceremony with his wife Carole, and their grandson, Jack.

 
Paul at his Award Ceremony with The Clerk to
the Chamberlain and Beadle of the City of London.
 
Paul with his wife, Carole, and their grandson, Jack

Ian believes this award allows Paul to “drive a flock of sheep across London Bridge”, but we will believe that when we see photographic evidence!

Congratulations to Paul.


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Mick Wally Lumb
Do you still do your gay chimp impression Paul?Editors note - What is that all about?!!!
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Bill Nixon
I want to see the sheep heading across the bridge! Well done Paul!Editors note - I volunteer to be the photographer!
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Bob Kinnon
Congratulations Paul. All the Best pal. Bob
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Helen Gallagher
Well done Paul. Looking forward to hearing about the next adventure of driving the sheep!!!
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Angus Brown
Congratulations Paul. If I know you, it won’t be long before we hear about you and the sheep!You’ve definitely come a long way since your note from St. Brendan’s.Well done!
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John Price
Many congrats, Paul, you must be the one & only from the PRC to have attained such an esteemed position. Look forward to seeing you in your shepherd's outfit at the next reunion. Pricey
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Mike Jent
Congratulations Paul on your honorable preferment!

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