A decade after decorated NSW policeman Bryson Anderson was killed on the job, a memorial has been unveiled to stand as a permanent symbol of his service and sacrifice.
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His family along with almost 200 friends, dignitaries and police officers gathered on Tuesday for the unveiling of the Bryson Anderson Police Memorial outside Windsor Police Station, northwest of Sydney, where he served.
It features three sandstone pillars, inscribed with the words: 'Courage', 'Pride' and 'Integrity' and will include the names of officers who died while serving the Hawkesbury community.
The veteran 45-year-old detective inspector - who has family ties to Tamworth - was fatally stabbed while responding to a neighbourhood dispute at Oakville on December 6, 2012.
He is survived by wife, Donna, and three children, including son, Cain, who recently graduated from the NSW Police Academy.
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Police Commissioner Karen Webb paid tribute to "a brilliant officer and a colleague".
"His murder just three weeks before Christmas ... was a senseless and despicable act," she said.
"It will be a day forever etched in the memories of everyone here."
The memorial would ensure the "selfless sacrifice and courage" of slain officers would be remembered for generations.
"They will not be forgotten," Commissioner Webb said.
"One of the toughest challenges for police is starting work each day not knowing what will happen yet understanding they may have to risk their own life to save another."
Police Minister Paul Toole said the memorial was a reminder of the risks officers take every day.
"Bryson was the finest police officer.
"He was decorated and dedicated. He deserved to go home to his family at the end of his shift, as does every police officer,."
Ms Anderson said it was moving and overwhelming to see her husband honoured.
"It is human nature to forget as time goes by. With this memorial, we will make sure everyone knows what a great man Bryson was and what he meant to us all," she said.
Australian Associated Press
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