Flowers were laid in Nottinghamshire Police's memorial garden, a prayer was read and there was a moment of reflection
A Nottinghamshire police officer who died after being hit by a train as he attempted to save a distressed man on the tracks was remembered with a minute's silence by colleagues and friends today . Sergeant Graham Saville died on Tuesday, August 29, having been fatally injured a week ago.
A minute’s silence was held at police stations across the county in tribute to Sgt Saville this afternoon. At Nottinghamshire Police and Fire HQ at Sherwood Lodge, hundreds of police officers and police staff remembered a man described by his family as “wonderful.” After a moment of silence and reflection led by Chief Constable Kate Meynell, a prayer was read by Force Chaplain Reverend Jo Tatum and flowers were laid in the force’s memorial garden. The service was replicated at Newark, Radford Road and Mansfield police stations, with senior officers in attendance at each location.Chief Constable Kate Meynell said: “The last few days have been extremely difficult for everyone in the police family – especially those who knew and worked alongside Graham.
“His death in the line of duty has been a reminder not only of the dangers faced by police officers, but also of the high level of care and compassion that exists among the general public. My colleagues and I have really been moved by the number of people who have reached out to pay their respects to Graham with extremely generous comments online and other gestures such as the laying of flowers.
Flags at all Nottinghamshire Police buildings remain at half-mast following Sgt Saville’s death. A JustGiving fundraiser for the family of the officer, describing his actions as the “epitome of policing bravery”, has been given a new target of £150,000, having exceeded its original goal of £100,000.
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