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A WA Police officer killed in the line of duty more than three decades ago has been remembered with a new memorial in Kalamunda.
Constable Stephen Knight was on routine traffic patrol in Maida Vale on Tuesday, June 1, 1993, when he attempted to stop a car speeding along Gooseberry Hill Road.
WA Police Constable Stephen Knight was honoured with a memorial in Kalamunda last week.Credit: Knight family
However, the car drove straight towards Knight, striking and killing the father of five. The driver was subsequently convicted of manslaughter.
On Sunday, Knight’s wife Maree and children – one of who is following his father’s footsteps to serve in the WA Police Force – unveiled a permanent memorial at Stirk Park, to recognise the fallen officer’s final resting place.
WA Police Legacy worked with the City of Kalamunda to establish the memorial, and Police Commissioner Col Blanch was joined by Knight’s family and former colleagues, Police Legacy WA executive manager Kelly Bradley and Kalamunday Mayor Margaret Rhomas last week to unveil the memorial.
Blanch said Knight made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the WA community, “and his loss is still felt deeply by the blue family”.
The senseless death of Constable Knight while on duty in 1993 is a stark reminder of the ever present risk faced by every police officer on the frontline each day.
I’m pleased Constable Knight’s service to the community is now recognised with a permanent memorial, where his loved ones, friends and former colleagues can remember him and reflect on his life.
I’m also grateful to WA Police Legacy for helping the family to establish this lasting honour.
