The Thin Blue Line: Police Funeral For Bill Crews Posted by Geoff Field 16 September, 2010 - 8:37 AM

(Photo: Jason Ilagan)

Today is a very sad day for the people of Sydney, and in particular those that do their best to protect us from crime.

Constable WILLIAM "BILL" CREWS lost his life at the tender age of 26, while carrying out his job during a dangerous operation at Bankstown last week.

Today thousands of Sydneysiders will farewell William at his funeral which will be held at St Andrew's cathedral.

I think we should all take time out today to go up to a member of the police service and simply say "thank you".

The vast majority of police put their lives at risk ever day for us, and often abused by drunks or attacked by junkies or criminals.

Today we should take time out, and think about where society would be without the men and women of the police force.

They are the people who have to break up bloody fights, recover stolen cars, diffuse bombs, solve murders, investigate horrific rapes and break tragic news to distraught family members.

It's really easy to criticise the police, but imagine what life would be like without them?

My heart goes out to the family and colleagues of Constable Bill Crews who died on the job while trying to uphold the law.

Rest in peace.

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• Jenny says

  He seems like he was a nice guy
  My heart goes out to his family

  Posted Thursday 16 September, 2010 4:43 PM
• daniel says

  Thank you for your commitment to up hold the right and making the ultimate sacrifice.

  Rest in Peace.

  Posted Thursday 16 September, 2010 7:56 PM
• Melissa says

  RIP Detective Crews. You did a very wonderful Job and i hope that up in heaven god keeps a close eye on you.

  Posted Thursday 16 September, 2010 9:57 PM
• Katie says

  It is such a sad tragedy, his poor family and friends I can't imagine what they would be going through.

  Geoff you're very right in your comments about our understanding and appreciation of the police force, until we are in a situation where we are in direct contact with them we don't appreciate what they go through to keep our streets as safe as they are. This is an awful eye opener to people, one that should not be forgotten. The tribute he received yesterday truly shows what a hero he is.

  My thoughts go out to his family, friends and colleagues at this time.

  Posted Friday 17 September, 2010 5:13 PM
• Simon Svidron says

  My heart goes out to William's family and friends. He was taken from this world too soon, but he left doing what he loved. He will forever be regarded by me as a true symbol of dedication. I have a complete respect for our men and women that risk their lives daily to keep our communities safe. I issue my condolences in this very difficult time.

  Posted Tuesday 21 September, 2010 10:14 PM
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