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. Auxiliary Police Commandant Yiu Yeung-lung was also in attendance.

 

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 members of staff who have served the Force over the past 169 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.  To ensure our community can live in a safe and stable society, we will never flinch from this challenge."

 

Mr Tsang added: "We are also joined by members of the Hong Kong Police Old Comrades Association, the Royal Hong Kong Police Association and other former members of the 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 - traditions that they passed on to the next generation of officers."

 

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 with the Auxiliary Force wreath.