Police Monthly May 2013 - NSW Police Force

A touching letter has been
sent to say thank you to
the NSW Police Force for
the help they provide with
fundraising and support for
the Special Olympics.
ABOVE VIP Frank Roll with some of the team at Rosehill
Hello to my Police friends,
I am getting my father to write
this letter as I have Down
Syndrome and writing a letter is
something I can’t do.
What I can do is athletics and
swimming.
And I do those with Southern
Region, Special Olympics.
I know that the NSW Police
support Special Olympics and I
would like to thank you all.
I have taken part in a Torch
Run and have met quite a few
police officers there and also at
carnivals.
Oh, and Dad said thanks for
helping find me (twice) when I
got lost.
Your Friend,
Paul Bowmaker
‘ROLLSY’ HONOURED WITH
APPEARANCE OF LORD MAYOR
A devoted Volunteer in Policing (VIP) was
recently recognised for his contribution.
STORY SGT SUE GODDARD ROSEHILL LAC
Earlier this year Rosehill LAC
hosted an awards ceremony to
acknowledge VIP Frank Roll, who was
presented with his five year service
badge and his 1500 hours service
badge by A/Supt Scott Whyte.
Frank first started as a volunteer
with the NSWPF on 15 February 2007
and happily attends Rosehill LAC
twice a week to assist with Crime
Prevention duties.
The only time Frank has slowed
down was when he was struck by
a vehicle in 2012 while crossing the
road.
Being the fighter he is, he
recovered quickly and returned to his
VIP duties shortly after.
Frank suffered another blow, also
in 2012 when his beloved wife Merle
suffered an accident that saw her
require on-going care.
Despite this additional
commitment, Frank still found time
to attend to his VIP duties in between
caring for the love of his life.
Frank recently turned 86, so after
the presentation of his awards,
everyone in attendance sang happy
birthday and watched as he blew
out the candles.
Frank is well known for his jokes,
and in the week before his ‘low key’
morning tea presentation he was
heard to quip that he “expected the
Lord Mayor would be in attendance.”
Organisers contacted Parramatta
Lord Mayor, Honourable Chedid,
who enthusiastically accepted the
invitation. The expression on Frank’s
face was priceless when the official
party, including the Lord Mayor and
VIP State Supervisor Insp Steve
Henkell entered the room.
The formal award ceremony
dignified the occasion, with a proud
tear forming in the eyes of most
of the Rosehill LAC staff, who were
proud to see their ‘Rollsy’ recognised
with such a fitting tribute.
30 PoliceMonthly MAY 2013