Mowbray police honour fallen officers in heartfelt candlelight vigil

Mowbray police and the station’s Employee Health and Wellness (EHW) unit held a candlelight memorial service on Wednesday May 28 to honour police officers whose lives were cut short by health complications such as cancer, Covid-19, tuberculosis, and the devastating impact of HIV/AIDS

Mowbray police station commander, Lieutenant Colonel Cleo Arnoldus said each flame that was lit represents a life, a family, and a community that has been touched by these illnesses.

“We acknowledge the profound sadness, the unanswered questions, and the deep wounds that these losses have left behind. There are no words that can truly heal the pain of grief, but in this shared moment of remembrance, we find solace in knowing that we are not alone,” she said.

Lieutenant Colonel Arnoldus said the candles do not only symbolise "remembrance" but "symbolise" hope as well.

“They remind us that even in the darkest times, there is light to be found. They remind us that progress has been made, that treatments and research continue to evolve, and that there is a future where these illnesses can be conquered,” she said.