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PoliceNewsThe Voice of Policein 1996. Mr McKibbin died in the ambulanceon his way to hospital.In life, Len Snee touched many lives, quietlyand confidently. He made a difference inso many, leading by example. In death, hetouched a nation. On a newspaper blogafter his death one correspondent wrote: “Inever knew you but I am sure that I wouldhave loved and admired you like all yourfamily, friends and work mates. Rest inpeace and thank you for helping to make ourcountry safer. You, like all police officers andemergency services that assist in keepingthe average Kiwi safe, are true heroes and Iknow you made a difference. I send my hugsand prayers to those that knew you well andknow they are truly blessed to have an angellike you watching over them. Rest in Peaceand again Thank You.”- By Steve Plowman.• From left to right: Prime Minister John Key, Minister of Police Judith Collins, Commissionerof Police Howard Broad and Inspector Kevin Kelff, the Area Controller for Napier after LenSnee’s funeral.- Photos courtesy of the Dominion Post/Andrew Gorrie.Solomons police remember colleaguesSlain police officer Len Snee was remembered at an early morningmemorial service by New Zealand Police colleagues serving in theSolomon Islands last month.The small outdoor chapel at GBR was overflowing as over 150 RegionalAssistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) police, soldiers fromthe Combined Task Forces (CTF), and others joined the NZ PoliceGalaxy 22 and 23 members at the service.NZ Defence Force Padre John Neal led prayers of support for Len’sfamily, his colleagues Bruce Miller and Grant Diver, and their workcolleagues.As part of the short service, NZ and Pacific Island ContingentCommander John Kelly read words from Psalm 25, and PPF AdvisorDave Garnett, from Napier, shared sentiments written about Len byfamily and friends.• Members of the NZ contingent remember their Napiercolleagues.• Participating Police Force and Combined Task Force memberspay their respects to the late Len Snee at the service.• The New Zealand flag flies at half-mast in remembrance of LenSnee, who was fatally shot in the Napier siege last month, asSolomon Island colleagues gather to remember him and offerprayers for the recovery of wounded officers Grant Diver andBruce Miller.114June 2009
New Zealand Police Association• A police guard of honour, including 25 police dogs, stretched down the street for 200 metres.• The people of Napier turned out in their thousands to join Len Snee’s Police colleagues, the Prime Minister John Key, Minister of Police JudithCollins, Police Commissioner Howard Broad and other dignitaries in honouring their local police officer.- Photos courtesy of the Dominion Post/Andrew Gorrie.June 2009115
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