Farewell to a hero in blue – rest in peace dear Daniel
Spokesperson of the Newcastle SAPS, Captain Jabulani Ncube said he had known Daniel since 1995 when they worked in the Public Order Police (POP) Unit together.
The SAPS K9 Unit is mourning the loss of one of its beloved members, Daniel Trenerry, after receiving the tragic news of his passing on May 5.
Colleagues and friends who knew him both on a personal and professional level were left shattered.
He was described by his colleagues as hardworking, dedicated and loyal.
Captain Nagesh Moothilal, Commander of the Family Violence, Sexual Offences and Child Protection (FCS) Unit, paid tribute to Daniel.
“Daniel was an extremely respectful, hardworking, dedicated and loyal member. He worked well with his colleagues and was highly successful. He had a great personality, was a wonderful friend and just a fun person to be with.”
With respect to the family given during their period of mourning, condolences have poured in on social media from lives Daniel has touched, as well as from close friends he has made over the years.
Acting Amajuba Cluster Commander, Dumisani Sumayela passed on his condolences to the Trenerry family.
“This is a great loss we have been dealt. Daniel was from a specialised unit with limited resources. The K9 Unit trained dogs are used to one handler and their partners,” said Brigadier Sumayela.
Spokesperson of the Newcastle SAPS, Captain Jabulani Ncube said he had known Daniel since 1995 when they worked in the Public Order Police (POP) Unit together.
“Officer Trenerry worked in the POP Unit for more than 10 years,” said Capt Ncube.
“Jy was een van die mees erkenbare polisiemanne wat ons ooit ontmoet het, jy was ‘n ware aanwins vir die gemeenskap. Jy was gevrees deur baie maar tog gelief duer almal. Jou glimlag was jou kenmerk en jou liefde vir ander het weerspieël wie jy binne was. Jy is nou herenig met Sascha waar julle nou die Hemele gaan bewaak. Rus sag, ons gaan jou mis “ – Jan-Henk and Myra van Vuuren.
“A man that has passed too soon a man that will be missed during braais, operations at work and a friend 1 000. When I started my career in law enforcement, I worked closely with W/O Naidoo and Daniel, they pulled me by my collar and taught me all I know. Daniel was a man that I could never forget, he had a passion for his work and he loved his family. He always gave his best to provide for everyone. It is one thing to lose a family member, but to lose a team member that went through the toughest with you is indescribable.
“His care, fatherhood and jokes will always be remembered. Until we meet again soldier.” – Morné Potgieter.
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