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ANGELA TAYLOR ABOVE: Angela’s parents, Arthur and Marilyn with their granddaughter Brooke and the Angela Taylor Rose. ANGELA TayLOR 25 YEARS hAVE PASSED but shE wILL NEVER be fORGOTTEN When Marilyn and Arthur Taylor look at their granddaughters, Alysha and Brooke, they are reminded of their daughter Angela. They can see of many of Angela’s traits in the young girls, particularly 13-year-old Alysha. Now Alysha runs in the Fun Run held to commemorate her aunt’s life. Both girls like to look at Angela’s photo and to hear what she was like when she was a little girl. They both share Angela’s love of animals and like their aunt, they would like to be vets when they grow up. But as Angela grew up her passion for animals was overtaken by her desire to make a difference. She joined the police force. Then in 1986 her life was taken in the Russell Street bombing. It has been 25 years since their beloved Angela’s life was tragically cut short 18 Protect Represent Support. www.tpav.org.au ABOVE: Angela Taylor. by this senseless violence but it is still too painful for the Taylors to watch pictures from the day on television. It is hard for them to endure the images as they wait to see the interview with Alysha who has just completed the fun run in her aunt’s honour. "It is still as raw now as it was 12 months after," says Marilyn. "But the fun run is a great pleasure for us." "And now Alysha runs in it − it’s a real family day. And we’ve made so many friends. Tim Holding rang us last year to apologise that he couldn’t be there," says Arthur. When Marilyn and Arthur suffered their great loss there was no Blue Ribbon Foundation. There was no major commemoration on National Police Remembrance Day. "It is a special day. As difficult as it is, we will continue to attend the services as long as we can," says Marilyn. "It is a great comfort to us." "We’ve made our own life. It is still part of who we are but it is not all of who we are." As the years pass so has Arthur and Marilyn’s connection with the Force. There are so few left who were serving in 1986. Some weren’t even born then. But Marilyn and Arthur do know that if they ever needed help all they have to do is call. "I know, in a heartbeat, they would be here to support us," says Marilyn.
Angela Taylor Fun Run The 24th annual Angela Taylor Fun Run saw 302 runners, walkers and strollers take to the tan. More than 100 of them were police members. They were there with friends, family and work mates, all honouring their fallen colleague. The heavens had opened the night before but fine and cool conditions welcomed the participants on the Sunday morning. ABOVE: The Nunnarunners. There were many familiar faces in the crowd including Tim Holding and Angela Taylor’s niece, Alysha. Channel 7’s Brendan Donohue competed as part of his preparation for the upcoming New York marathon. Tim Holding seemed a little pleased that he beat Brendan across the line in the 10 km run. Sir Ken Jones and his dog, Lucky, were among the strollers, making the event a leisurely start to a very pleasant Sunday. This run is important for Taylor Family. Alysha never met her aunt, but takes her participation very seriously. She was delighted to beat her previous best time in the 5 km run. The first police team to cross the line were the Nunnarunners from Nunawading. Congratulations to the first policemen to cross the line - Daniel Dinneen in the 5 km run in 17:48 and Matt Wilmot in the 10 km run at 41:17. The first policewomen across the line were Miranda Savory who completed the 5 kms in 22:16 and Mietta Vincent who ran 10 kms in 42:40. The Angela Taylor Fun Run isn’t about winning or losing. It’s about taking part. When you are thinking about a fun run to enter next year think about the Angela Taylor Fun Run before you think of one of the others. Angela Taylor must never be forgotten. RIGHT: Angela’s niece Alysha Taylor. ABOVE: Angela Taylor Rose. The Angela Taylor Rose The exquisite Angela Taylor Rose, the living memorial to Constable Angela Taylor will be available again next month. It is the perfect time to plant this beautiful rose in your garden. The Angela Taylor Rose features clusters of exquisite, deep cream and pink buds that unfurl slowly to reveal sweetly scented, creamy-white flowers with a distinctive pink edging and prominent golden-yellow stamens. These gorgeous blooms are produced prolifically throughout the season on an upright, bushy plant of 1.2m. Each bloom has approximately 15 petals that drop cleanly once the flower is finished. This allows for good repeat flowering. It makes a good cut flower to bring inside the house and the delicate perfume adds to its appeal. Bred by John Nieuwesteeg at Nieuwesteeg’s Rose Nursery in the Yarra Valley, the Angela Taylor rose is available through Garden Express for just $17.00 plus postage. Garden Express kindly donates $2.00 from each rose sold to the Blue Ribbon Foundation. Garden Express has a special offer for members of The Police Association. You can buy one Angela Taylor Rose and receive a stainless steel plant marker and a Felco300 pruner (including postage), total value of $64.00 for just $50.00. All you have to do is ring Garden Express on 1300 606 242 and tell them you are a member of The Police Association when you place your order. To buy just the Angela Taylor Rose you can ring or go on line - www.gardenexpress.com.au. Stocks are limited so it is important that you order your rose NOW. They will be delivered during June. www.gardenexpress.com.au
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