Relatives and friends of late Hawkesbury police officer Bryson Anderson will join the annual National Police Ride for Remembrance — Wall to Wall — this Saturday, September 13.
‘‘As a community we need to be aware that the police are out there every single day putting their lives at risk,” said Warwick Anderson, brother of the late police officer.
Family and close friends of Inspector Anderson will camp at his home in Kurrajong on Friday night, before they take on the long ride to Canberra.
Mr Anderson said the group of more than 30 would ride from Kurrajong to the cemetery at Rouse Hill, escorted by his brother’s detective vehicle which is stationed at Hawkesbury, before continuing to the city and then to Canberra.
‘‘We call the route from Bryson’s to the city the Bryson leg of the Wall to Wall,’’ Mr Anderson said.
‘‘Bryson’s bike will also be taking part in the ride, which has Bryson’s initials BCA on display.’’
Last year, the bike was ridden by Warwick. This year one of Inspector Anderson’s close friends will perform the honours.
‘‘It’s significant that this gathering isn’t just for Bryson, but it is also for the other Windsor cops who were there on the day too,’’ he said.
Police Commissioner, Andrew Scipione said: “There is much more to this than just a motorcycle ride; it is symbolic of what the police family is all about. It is mates remembering mates.’’
Hand in hand with Police Legacy, the ride gives family, friends and the community the opportunity to remember officers who were killed while protecting others.
‘‘The support they [Police Legacy] provide to Donna and the kids is significant,” Mr Anderson said.
Mr Anderson said he and his family were grateful for the support and help they had received during the past two years.
