20/11/2024
This morning, I had the privilege of making and laying a memorial wreath on behalf of the Police Memorial Trust for my former colleague, Constable Bill Barker.
Fifteen years ago, Bill, a traffic officer in West Cumbria, lost his life aged 44 years when he was swept to his death from a collapsing bridge in Workington during the devastating floods of 2009.He left behind a much loved wife and four children.
We remember his sacrifice and pay tribute to him today.