Cricket Australia Leads Tribute To Slain Queensland Police Officers
Police officers choked back tears as the Australian Test side paid tribute to slain Police constables Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow before the first Test against .
A contingent of Queensland Police Service representatives including Commissioner Katarina Carroll APM and Acting Inspector Wayne Clayton were invited onto the field at the Gabba in for the tribute.
Many of the officers fought back tears as Cricket Australia MC James Sherry read the tribute to the offers slain in a hail of gunfire after responding to a missing person report at a propert 'Today we're joined by members from the Queensland Police Service … these members stand together today to pay tribute to their colleagues and the community they serve.
'Members, as you can see, we are extremely grateful to those that are currently serving, extremely grateful to all those past and presently serving in the Queensland Police Service and across the country who bravely put their lives at risk to protect our families in the line of duty.
Tears flowed as police and the cricketing public paid tribute to the tragic loss of life that occurred in the Western Downs of Queensland
Both the Australian and South African players stood arm-in-arm during the tribute with cricket juniors also joining the tribute
Yuggara Elder Aunty Deborah Sandy also honoured the fallen officers and https://sports-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com/Who-is-Sanjana-Ganesan-Five-interesting-facts-about-cricketer-Jasprit-Bumrahs-wife.html Mr Dare in her Welcome to Country.
'To the familes and the families of the courageous neighbour who lost his life, our hearts sincere condolences from the Yuggara people of the great South East,' she said,
'To all those who serve and to the family members.'
The Queensland Police Service has been rocked by the tragedy that also saw two other officers escape with their lives
Commissioner Katarina Carroll APM (right) pays her respects during the tribute with young QPS constables
The respectful crowd gave the attending Queensland Police Service representatives a long round of applause and also marked a minute silence with the cricket players.
Fans also honoured the constables and Mr Dare on social media.
'Watching the start of the cricket and seeing the Queensland Police Officers cry at the tribute to their fallen brother and sister is just about the most touching thing I've seen. Love and strength to @QldPolice,' 2GB host Luke Grant posted.
'The GABBA paying respect to the Queensland police officers who recently lost their lives in the line of duty.
Respect,' ex-NRL star Ashton Sims tweeted.
'Moving opening to Test match morning as tribute is paid to Queensland police officers who were killed last week and an indigenous leader welcomes players and fans,' South Africa ESPN correspondent Firdose Moonda added.
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