BORGEN S.Y.A COMMENCES SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES OF FALLEN POLICE OFFICERS

NSW Police Legacy is a charity established to provide care and ongoing support to the families of police officers who have suffered a loss.

When I initially started this company, I knew that I wanted to contribute to certain charities that provide legitimate help to our community. NSW Police Legacy has been around since the late 1980’s focusing their efforts on caring for the grieving families of fallen police officers.

One of the most terryfing things for the family of a police officer is getting the knock on their door and being notified that their spouse, sibling, son or daughter have died in the line of duty. Along with this, when someone married to an officer becomes a widow, widower or a single parent, they need the utmost support to continue on in their daily life while enduring the trauma of their loss.

As stated in their mission statement, they provide programs focusing on early intervention, grief and bereavement support, and long-term wellbeing. They provide opportunities for leadership, education, and personal growth, while also ensuring families feel connected and supported.

NSW Police Legacy points out on their website that every family’s journey is different, therefore they offer meaningful support that meets them right where they are. Whether it’s guiding a child through grief, helping a parent transition into employment, or simply being a steady presence during times of change.

Much of what this charity offers aligns with my own religious Christian values. As Jesus once said:

“For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in. Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.

Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?

And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” - Mathew 25 : 35-40

After thoroughly researching the history of NSW Police Legacy; I am happy to announce the commencement of monthly support to the organization. I hope that we may play a small role in supporting the families of fallen police officers.

If you would also like to join in this endeavor; why not show your support by attending Five Dock RSL 11am-12noon on Wed 16/9/26 to enjoy the NSW Police Band’s live show.