Slain cop Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming will be farewelled with a special funeral service at the Trafalgar Centre on 16 January.
The ‘beloved’ 38-year Police veteran was killed in the line of duty after she and her colleague Senior Sergeant Adam Ramsey were struck by a vehicle at the Buxton Square Carpark in the early hours of New Year’s Day.
With the blessing of Lyn’s family, her funeral will be conducted with full Police honours and will include a motorcade, honour guard, Police piper, and flag presentation to Lyn’s family.
It will be attended by family, friends, the Police community, invited guests and the public will be able to livestream the service on the Police website.
Police say Lyn’s family has been overwhelmed by the love and support they have received from the Nelson community and New Zealand since her death, and they are very grateful.
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says that Police are honoured to offer a Police funeral for its fallen officer.
“This is something I wish we didn’t have to plan for, but I am grateful to Lyn’s family for allowing her Police family to be an integral part of her final farewell,” he says.
“Lyn has made the ultimate sacrifice as a Police officer, so it is appropriate we honour her with a formal Police funeral.
“My staff have already commenced planning with Lyn’s family, and I want to ensure we are able to support Lyn’s family in providing a fitting tribute for her.”
Tasman District Commander Superintendent Tracey Thompson says that local Police are hurting but have been buoyed by messages of support.
“I want to acknowledge the overwhelming response that we’ve had from our community and from around the country,” she says.
“The expressions of grief and condolence and offers of support help give us strength.
“It’s a reminder, in these sad times, of the reason that we come to work everyday – to serve our communities and work to keep everyone safe.”
Police staff from other districts are providing relief support for Tasman District to allow local staff to attend the funeral which will be held at 1pm next Thursday.
