On this day
Detective Inspector
Andrew Robert DAY
YEAR OF DEATH
14 November 2003
JURISDICTION
New South Wales
DETAILS OF DEATH
Detective Inspector Day died as a result of illness occasioned by duties.
In 2001, it was resolved to establish a National Police Memorial in Canberra.
The Memorial pays tribute to Australian Police Officers who have been killed on duty or have died as a result of their duties since the advent of policing in Australia and to recognise the unique nature of police service and the dangers that police face in their daily pursuits.
The $2.4million memorial was jointly funded by the Australian Government (through the Australian Federal Police), State and Territory Police Services and Police Federation of Australia.
The Memorial was completed and dedicated on 29 September 2006 (National Police Remembrance Day). Following the dedication ceremony, a criteria for future inclusion of names on the National Police Memorial was agreed upon together with a National Police Memorial Co-ordination Committee.
On this day
14 November 2003
New South Wales
Detective Inspector Day died as a result of illness occasioned by duties.
On this day
14 November 1958
New South Wales
About 3pm on 14 November 1958, Constable Boaden was riding a Police solo motor cycle along the Princes Highway at Ulladulla. Whilst he was pursuing a speeding vehicle another car commenced to turn into the driveway of a dwelling. The Constable increased his speed in an attempt to pass in front of the turning vehicle however the cycle struck the front of the vehicle. Constable Boaden was thrown over the vehicle. His helmet came off and he landed head first on the roadway. Although he was conveyed to the Milton District Hospital he died about three hours later. The Constable was born in 1936 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 1 April 1957. At the time of his death he was stationed at Moruya.
Remembering mates – Wall to Wall Ride is held in September each year.
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National Police Remembrance Day is an annually recognised on 29th September.
Please note for 2026, services will be held on Tuesday 29 September.
Check with your State/Territory police organisation for local information of services to be held, or click here for more information.
The National Police Memorial is located in Kings Park on the northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin adjacent to Queen Elizabeth II Island and the National Carrillion. View in Google maps