Scottburgh Saps honours fallen colleagues

Every year on the first Sunday of September, National Commemoration Day, members of the South African Police Service pay tribute to their colleagues who lost their lives in the line of duty.

“These members of the Saps family, who paid the ultimate price by sacrificing their lives while ensuring the safety and security of all within our beloved country, are honoured and remembered,” said Scottburgh Saps communications officer, Captain Vincent Pandarum.

Scottburgh Saps did their part to honour their fallen colleagues.

Scottburgh Saps Station Commander, Colonel Ralph Ruiters and some of his officers and members, gathered around the South African flag in front of the Scottburgh Police Station, to honour colleagues who have fallen in the line of duty.

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“In memory of the police officials and police reservists who paid the highest price in service to the nation, Cabinet issued a directive that the national flag be lowered to half-mast from August 31 until September 2,” said Captain Pandarum.

A plaque and a vase of white flowers were placed at the foot of the mast to commemorate those who had died. Scriptures were read by Captain Adam Francis who also led everyone in prayer.

Colonel Ruiters stressed the importance of utilising all safety gear such as their bulletproof vests while in the line of duty.

“Criminals are ruthless and too many of our dedicated policewomen and policemen are losing their lives,” said Colonel Ruiters, “We must take precautionary measures and make use of all means at our disposal to remain safe while executing our duties.”

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