Surviving family members and serving police officers gathered at the National Memorial Arboretum on Sunday August 21 to pay respects to officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

The service in Staffordshire – bathed in glorious sunshine – was attended by more than 800 people.

Events took place all weekend for surviving family members.

Rob Grunner, Secretary of Humberside Police Federation said “The service yesterday, and listening to the speeches of the survivors, was so humbling and then being able to meet family members and hand over the blue bangles we had all carried in memory of lost officers, an incredible honour. We look forward to continuing to provide support and assistance to the tour in the years going forward from here.”

During the 45-minute service on Sunday, survivors recalled their loss and how the charity had helped them in their time of need.

The Roll of Honour for the police officers and who died on duty during the last 12 months was read out.

Those remembered this year were PC Amar Kalirai of the Metropolitan Police, PC Duncan McIntyre of Devon & Cornwall Police, PC Alex Prentice of Northamptonshire Police and PC Dan Golding of the Metropolitan Police.

Before the Service of Remembrance, The Police Unity Tour – over 300 cyclists who had ridden from across the country to the Arboretum in memory of fallen officers - arrived. The cyclists raise money for the COPS charity.

Rob added “Humberside Police Federation were delighted to be involved with this year’s North East Chapter of the Police Unity Tour raising funds and awareness for COPS who do such amazing work looking after the survivors of colleagues who has fallen in the line of duty. Using our Welfare Van, Brews and Twos we provided support for the riders along the whole route from Humberside to the National Memorial Arboretum. It was an honour and privilege to be part of such an incredible group of police officers and staff, both current and retired, and play a small part in getting them all there safely.”

Also attending were the Blue Knights motorcyclists.