Police Funeral Tribute and Ode for Robert ‘Bob’ Jones
Bob was a well respected and loved local policeman for many years. Bob’s beloved wife, Kath and daughter, Sue organised a beautiful funeral ceremony which included a Police Tribute and Ode. The ceremony was held in Coffs Harbour on Monday 7th August 2023.
I met with the family, and discussed the order of service with retired police officer, Garry Heskett who was going to be offering the Police Tribute and Ode.
Order of Service
Opening Music: We Will Meet Again—Vera Lynn
Welcoming Words: Celebrant, Wendy Haynes
Eulogy
Masonic Lodge Tribute: Doug and David
Photo Reflection: Wind Under My Wings—Bette Midler and Always on My Mind—Willie Nelson
Poem
Offerings of Blessings and Petals: The Green, Green Grass of Home—Tom Jones
Police Funeral Tribute
Garry Heskett, President and Secretary of the Coffs Harbour Branch of the Retired and Former Police Association NSW. Honourable mention of Bob’s service records and presentation to family.
Requiescat
Police Ode
As the sun surely sets, dawn will see it arise.
For service above self, demands its own prize.
You have fought the good fight; life’s race has been run,
and peace, your reward, for eternity begun.
And we that are left shall never forget.
Rest in peace, friend and colleague,
for sun has now set.
We will remember, we will remember.
Hasten the dawn
Pipers Lament
Words of Remembrance
Words of Gratitude
Police Guard of Honour and Salute – Garry Heskett JP
Closing Song: On the Road Again—Willie Nelson
