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 Six Force pall-bearers (led by the Commandant of PTU, Blake Hancock), taking up position alongside SP Wong Wing-kee's coffin shortly before lowering it into the grave at Gallant Garden - a Government cemetery for officers who die in the line of duty | THE Force funeral for the late
Superintendent Wong Wing-kee, Commander of X-Ray Company of the Police Tactical Unit, who
collapsed and died after a routine training exercise at PTU Headquarters, was held at Po Fook Memorial
Hall in Shatin on 28 February.
First aid treatment including oxygen and cardio pulmonary massage was immediately administered to SP Wong by PTU staff physical training instructors who are trained paramedics. Further emergency treatment was given to Mr Wong by ambulance personnel. He underwent emergency treatment at Fanling Hospital but passed away and was certified dead at 12:30pm. The initial finding as to the cause of death was "heart attack". |
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The Commissioner of Police and officers of the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police and above, representatives from police regions, wings, branches and staff associations, as well as other disciplined services were present at Wong Wing-kee's funeral to pay their last respects. Wong Wing-kee, who was well-known for his involvement in the arrest of the "Tuen Mun rapist" and his detection of a murder case at Lam Tsuen River, was 39 years of age and single. WONG WING-KEE joined the Force in July 1980 and was promoted to the rank of Superintendent on 11 November 1997. He entered the Police Tactical Unit on 16 February 1998, and as is the case for all officers joining the PTU, Mr Wong underwent a thorough medical check up to prepare him for his duties there. The funeral began with religious services, followed by six pall-bearers (led by the Commandant of PTU, Blake Hancock), taking up position alongside the coffin which was draped with the Force flag. The chief pall-bearer, Mr Hancock, then placed Mr Wong's beret, belt and the Force wreath on the coffin which they carried to the Force's hearse - a converted police vehicle. A contingent drawn from the PTU X-Ray cadre and all police officers and representatives from other disciplined services then paid a General Salute before the hearse and cortege, accompanied by the Force Escort Group, departed for Gallant Garden - a Government burial site for officers who die in line of duty - in Wo Hop Shek Cemetery, Fanling. The burial ceremony, in the form of a religious service, ended when a Force bugler sounded the "Last Post" and officers saluted as the coffin was lowered into the grave. The Force and PTU are greatly saddened by the loss of a fine officer and extend their deepest sympathies to Mr Wong's family and his mother, who thank all those who have sent their condolences to them. As SP Wong considered education important to the development of integrity, it was his wish to offer financial assistance to children who are deprived of a chance to go to school due to family financial difficulties. In order to fulfil his wish, his family members have decided to donate all the money given to them (as an expression of condolence) by relatives, friends, colleagues and members of the public to charitable organisations which are keen on providing schooling to children. Organisations such as the United Nations' Children Fund and the Sowers Action. Apart from his devotion to work, Wong Wing-kee was well-known for his musical talent. In February 1995, he organised a pop band with three colleagues and a friend. | |
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"Wong Wing-kee was a very conscientious person, which was reflected not only in his devotion to police work, but also in his attitude to music," recalled band member, colleague and friend, DSP Leung Po-tak. "He was a real musical talent - especially on drums, although he also played saxophone, guitar and flute. He was also an accomplished composer and the soul of our band." SP Wong's last performance was in March 1997 at the NTN Regional Ball, where the band kept attendees dancing to the golden oldies of the '60s and '70s. DSP Leung said the group will now disband: "Wong Wing-kee's position in the band is irreplaceable." |
 Members of Wong's PTU X-Ray cadre paying their last respects to their company commander |
 Proud moment. Wong receiving his letter of promotion in rank to Superintendent from CP Eddie Hui Ki-on |
 Wong Wing-kee played at the NTN Regional Ball |
