Members of the Police Force made a rare appearance in their white uniform on a weekday yesterday to honour the memory of their fallen comrades.
In the morning, hundreds of Police officers gathered at the Apia headquarters to commemorate Remembrance Day, dedicated to the memory of Police officers who died in the line of duty.
Acting Police Commissioner, Fauono Talalelei Tapu, said Remembrance Day was established in 2012.
Remberance Day is an opportunity to reflect on the lives of the men and women who have given their lives to protect others.
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Yesterday, the wives of four such officers were presented with certificates in honour of their services to the Ministry and to Samoa. The officers were; the late Inspector Lutz Keil, Senior Sergeant Alefaio Fetea’i, Senior Sergeant Su’a Kerupi Su’a and Sergeant Ieti Fiu.
Corporal, Sone Taliulu, who passed away in 2013, was also honoured.
This day is not only commemorated in Samoa, it is also a global commemoration.
“The Police Remembrance Day is not only to remember those who have died in the line of duty but also those who have retired or have passed away while still on the job.
“Rememberance Day is also acknowledges those officers who have moved on to Security Officer posts with United Nations in different countries.”
Acting Prime Minister, Tuisugaletaua Sofara Aveau, was present and he congratulated the Police officers for doing their jobs well.
Reverend Fiti Aloali’i conducted a prayer service.
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