Victoria Police Memorial - Southbank, Victoria
Posted by: 
quiet1_au
S 37° 49.455 E 144° 58.260
55H E 321425 N 5811745
Opened in 2002, the Victoria Police Memorial situated in Kings Domain Gardens, Melbourne, stands as a dedication and constant reminder of the service provided by those brave men and women who have been killed in the line of duty.
Waymark Code: WMFCC2
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 09/27/2012
Views: 20
The memorial is a tribute to the 157 police who have had their lives brought to a tragic and abrupt end (as at November, 2010). The memorial is a fitting reminder of the sacrifice each have made to provide a safe and secure community.
The front inscription reads:
"Victoria Police Memorial.
This memorial recognises the ultimate sacrifice paid by members of the Victoria Police Force in maintaining law & order in Victoria. The memorials stands as a symbol of the community"s deepest respect and as a tribute to those members of the Victoria Police Force who have given their lives in the line of duty so that the Victorian community is a safer place for all.
Dedicated by the Hon. Steve Bracks MP Premier of Victoria, The Hon. Andre Haermeyer MP Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Chief Commissioner Chrsitine Nixon APM Victoria Police 5 July 2002"
Address: St Kilda Road, Kings Domain, Melbourne, 3000 (approximately opposite the south end of the Victorian College of the Arts)
Closest Tram Stop: St Kilda Road and Grant Street - stop number 17 (available via Route 3/3a,5,6,8,16,64,67 and 72)
Website pertaining to the memorial: [Web Link]
List if there are any visiting hours:
Accessible 24/7
Entrance fees (if it applies):
0
Type of memorial: Monument
|
Visit Instructions:
Please submit a photo(s) taken by you of your visit to the location (non-copyrighted photos only). GPS photos are also accepted with the location in the background, and old vacation photos are accepted. If you are not able to provide a photo, then please describe your visit or give a story about the visit.