In the Line of Duty
A ceremony open to the public, is at 12pm on Saturday.
This weekend will see the unveiling of a memorial outside of the Police HQ in Douglas dedicated to officers who died in the line of duty.
The memorial, which has been entirely funded by the generosity of the Isle of Man Police Federation, is for the following individuals:
Chief Constable John Craige – 28th December 1852
Constable John Wright – 28th December 1852
Sergeant John “Jack” Cretney – 27th February 1958
Constable Gordon Black – 5th January 1966
Constable Denis Hamer – 7th September 1976
Superintendent Stephen Maddocks said: ‘The Isle of Man Constabulary is proud to remember the members of the Island’s Police service who made the ultimate sacrifice. Even though the first officer to die whilst serving did so 170 years ago, it is only right and proper that they, together with the other officers, are remembered with this memorial.’
The memorial will be unveiled at 12pm on Saturday and anyone who wants to attend is invited to do so.
