Local police officers honoured during prestigious medal parade
To conclude the parade, a special and tearful ceremony was conducted to pay tribute to the fallen men in blue by handing medals of honour over to their loved ones.
The SAPS held a cluster medal parade at the Arbor Park Sports Grounds on Wednesday, September 13.
Members of the Amajuba District SAPS were awarded medals for 10 years, 20 years, and 30 years of service.
They were also acknowledged and commended for their loyalty to their profession.
A parade of rifle-carrying officers and the Durban SAPS marching band added to the ambience of the day.
To conclude the parade, a special and tearful ceremony was conducted to pay tribute to the fallen men in blue by handing medals of honour over to their loved ones.
The families made their way to the podium where they received their medals by Alexander, followed by a moment of silence, leaving each person in attendance teary-eyed.
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