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PC Malc Walker’s family at his commemorative tree on The Beat. Photos courtesy of Anderson Photography

Jan Berry, former national chair of the
Police Federation of England and Wales and
now chair of the COPS trustees, welcomed
everyone to the service saying it was a day
when everyone came together to remember
those who did not make it home. The dedicaton to PC Malc Walker.
“Their sacrifice will never be forgotten,”
she said. the last COPS service, being remembered:
Other family members to talk about DC Joe Mabuto of Thames Valley Police, 27
their experiences during the service included September 2016
West Midlands Chief Inspector Kerry Inspector Mark Estall, Essex Police, 5
Blakeman, son of PC Kerim ‘Kerry’ Blakeman, January 2017
who had also taken part in the Police Unity PC Paul Briggs, Merseyside Police, 21
Tour. January 2017
In the middle of the service, there was a DC Ben Devonshire, Cambridgeshire
wreath-laying ceremony led by the Constabulary, 9 March 2017
Staffordshire Police Cadets with background PC Austin Jackson, Leicestershire
music played by the West Midlands Police Constabulary, 16 March 2017
Band. PC Keith Palmer, Metropolitan Police
The roll of honour was led by Denis Service, 22 March 2017
West Midlands Chief Inspector Kerry Gunn, the COPS national president, with the PC Gareth Browning, Thames Valley Police,
Blakeman addresses the congregation. following officers, who died in the year since 1 April 2017.

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