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South African Police Service to hold a commemorative day service for fallen heroes
20 August 2008
On Sunday, 24 August 2008 at 10h00 the Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS) will host our annual commemoration day service at the SAPS memorial, Union Buildings, Pretoria.
During the service, members of the SAPS who died whilst on duty between 1 April 2007 and 31 March 2008 will be remembered and honoured by their loved ones and colleagues. The roll of honour includes members who were murdered in the execution of their duties as well as those who died in vehicle collisions or other accidents whilst on duty.
During the ceremony wreaths will be laid by the Minister and Deputy Minister for Safety and Security, the Acting National Commissioner of the SAPS and the families, friends and colleagues of our fallen heroes.
Members of the news media are cordially invited to attend and are requested to be seated at the press table by 09h55.
Members of the public are also welcome to attend this moving tribute to our country's police officials who died whilst striving to protect and serve their communities.
Enquiries:
Director Sally de Beer
Cell: 082 779 8658
Issued by: South African Police Service
20 August 2008