Police Constable (PC) Mr Wong Kit-hong, who died while rushing to a traffic accident scene, was laid to rest with full Police honours at Gallant Garden on September 10.

Secretary for Security Mr Ambrose Lee and other dignitaries join Police to pay their last respects to PC Wong Kit-hong

Led by Commissioner Mr Tsang Yam-pui, representatives from various Police regions, wings, branches and staff associations also paid their final tribute to the traffic policeman. Scores of wreaths, many from senior Government officials and business and community leaders, were laid at the funeral parlour.

Mr Wong's coffin, draped with the SAR flag, was carried by his colleagues at the Enforcement and Control Division of Traffic Kowloon East (E&C/TKE) and escorted to Gallant Garden for burial.

Shortly before midnight on August 12, Mr Wong was on his way to the scene of a traffic accident on Po Lam Road. On reaching the junction of Po Lam Road North and Po Fung Road, the Constable's motorcycle reportedly collided with a goods vehicle travelling along Po Fung Road. He was sent to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and passed away on the afternoon of August 25.

Mr Wong joined the Force in 1997 and had served in the Patrol Sub-Unit of Tseung Kwan O Division and the Police Tactical Unit. He had been working in E&C/TKE since August 1999.

Secretary for Security Mr Ambrose Lee, Secretary for Civil Service Mr Joseph Wong, and Commissioner Mr Tsang Yam-pui were deeply saddened by the death of PC Wong and extended their condolences to his family.

In a statement released shortly after Mr Wong's death, Mr Tsang said: "I extend my deepest sympathy to his wife, family and colleagues. The Force would make every effort to help his family during this time of sadness."

Mr Wong, 24, is survived by his wife. His family members have extended their gratitude and appreciation to all Force members for their full support and assistance in helping them to get through this difficult period.

In an interview with OffBeat, Senior Superintendent Traffic (Kowloon East) Mr Patrick Leung Fui praised Mr Wong's performance and contribution to E&CDIV. His teammate, Sergeant Mr Lo Sui-cheung, also described Mr Wong as a hardworking and helpful team member. Mr Wong led a healthy lifestyle and was fond of sports.

Mr Lo said: "My team members and I were deeply grieved by Mr Wong's sudden death. However, we have calmed down. Despite the tragedy, we know that we must keep up our good work and do our utmost in our daily work."

The burial ceremony at Gallant Garden