Among those honouring the fallen officers at the Remembrance Day ceremony were Commissioner Tsang Wai-hung, Senior Directorate Group members, officers at Assistant Commissioner rank and their auxiliary and civilian equivalents as well as representatives from major Police and Auxiliary Police Formations.

 

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Tsang said: "We gather here today to pay tribute to both the Regular and Auxiliary members of the Hong Kong Police Force who have given their lives in the line of duty. This solemn ceremony is also a fitting tribute to the dedication and fortitude of all staff members who have served the Force over the past 170 years.

 

"Today we honour the memory of those who, whilst performing their sworn duty, have made the ultimate sacrifice by giving their lives in the service of the people of Hong Kong. Time and time again, we police officers confront danger and continually face the uncertainty of whether our duty to protect and serve will place us in harm's way. For the safety and stability of our community, we will never flinch from this challenge.

 

"And this promise has particular resonance this year. Over the last six weeks, the Force has faced unprecedented challenges dealing with the ongoing unlawful assemblies here in Hong Kong. To date, over 60 of our officers policing these events have been injured, thankfully none too seriously. And, on a day when we are thinking of our fallen comrades, I can promise you all that we will honour their memories through continuing to rise to the current challenges facing us; through continuing to police Hong Kong with neither fear nor favour; and through continuing, as we have always done, to serve our community by upholding public order and public safety in this great city of ours."

 

Mr Tsang added: "In this ceremony, we are joined by members of the Hong Kong Police Old Comrades Association, the Royal Hong Kong Police Association and other former members of the Hong Kong Police Force. Like the many officers who came before them, they represent the finest traditions of service to the community for which the Force is both famed and justifiably proud of – traditions which are passed on from generation to generation."

 

After CP's speech, the Police bugler sounded the "Last Post" to signal a two-minute silence, after which Mr Tsang laid the Force wreath, followed by Auxiliary Police Commandant Yiu Yeung-lung with the Auxiliary Force wreath.