A CEREMONY to commemorate the services of Queensland police officers has helped salute a former Ormiston woman.
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Constable Tobie Danielle Judith Wittleton, who served at the Torres Strait, had her dreams to become a detective tragically cut short when she died from skin cancer earlier this year, aged 35.
South Brisbane District Inspector Mark Stewart remembered the Ormiston College graduate as a person who exemplified the qualities needed to serve.
Mother Judy Wittleton said her daughter had grown up wanting to be a police officer and became one, out of sheer determination.
“She was very well thought of,” Mrs Wittleton said.
Constable Wittleton served in Britain after graduating from university, before moving to northern Queensland and later Thursday Island.
She was remembered with other fallen police officers, including Senior Constable Brett Andrew Forte, at Redlands’ Police Remembrance Day service, which was held at Cleveland Baptist Church on Friday, September 29.
Mrs Wittleton said she was glad she attended and would bring her husband Dan, Constable Wittleton’s father, next year.
Dignitaries at the event included Acting Assistant Commissioner Brian Wilkins, Acting Chief Superintendent Mick Niland, Bayside Patrol Group Officer-In-Charge Acting Inspector Ian Cameron, Capalaba MP Don Brown, Redlands MP Matt McEachan and Redland City councillors.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services firefighters from the Cleveland station also went to show their support.
Acting Assistant Commissioner Brian Wilkins said all police officers – past, present and future - were recognised for their commitment, dedication and bravery.
Police officers from Redlands stations were also joined by those retired from the beat.