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Snr Sgt Lance Guteridge lights the memorial candle on Snr Sgt Perry Irwin’s grave (Photo: Jim Bond)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Snr Sgt Perry Irwin (Photo: Qld Police Union Journal)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

September 26, 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

A candlelight vigil was held at Yarraman Cemetery at dusk this evening to remember Senior Sergeant Perry Irwin, who was killed while on duty near Caboolture 10 years ago.<\/p>\n

Police from all stations in the district, emergency services personnel and representatives from local organisations attended the graveside service, which was led by police chaplain, the Rev John Selwood.<\/p>\n

A message from Police Commissioner Ian Stewart was read to the gathering and floral tributes laid.<\/p>\n

Senior Sergeant Lance Guteridge, the officer-in-charge of Murgon station, lit the memorial candle.<\/p>\n

A candle was also lit for every\u00a0decade when a Queensland police officer has died on duty since 1861; all 140 officers were named.<\/p>\n

The vigil was organised as part of\u00a0National Police Remembrance Day commemorations in the South Burnett.<\/p>\n

Snr Sgt Irwin served for almost a decade as the officer at Yarraman Police Station.<\/p>\n

Commemorations will continue tomorrow (September 27) with a Memorial Service for all fallen police officers held at Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Church in Yarraman from 3:00pm.<\/p>\n

[UPDATED September 27, 2013]<\/strong><\/p>\n

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