Thread: PLACE A BLUE LIGHT IN YOUR WINDOW-Vale ! David RIXON,

VALE! This morning Senior Constable David RIXON was gunned down in the execution of his duty in TAMWORTH NSW. David RIXON was a married man and father of six children.

Place a light in your window, make sure that it is blue
Reminding friends and neighbours, an officer gave his life for you
Give light to their remembrance, the colour is sad
To family left by the officer those who called him "Dad"
It isn’t the money, most definitely not the hours
They aren’t comic book hero’s with unnatural super powers
They’re simply human beings who place life on the line
Place a blue light in your window, Please let his memory shine!

POLICE officer fatally wounded in a shoot-out with another man today was a father of six, with many years in the force.

Senior Constable David Rixon, a 40-year-old highway patrol officer, was shot in the stomach and abdomen during an incident in West Tamworth, about 8am.

Paramedics rushed Mr Rixon to Tamworth Base Hospital, but he died a short time later.

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Constable Rixon's family today thanked the public for their support during this difficult time.

“David was a wonderful father, husband and police officer," a statement says.

“He was all of that but so much more – he was a real person and a great man who will be missed by us all.”

“We will never forget him.”

Senior Constable Rixon is survived by his wife Fiona and six children.

The Highway Patrol officer joined the NSW Police Force in 1990 and has spent time serving in Tamworth, Gunnedah, Waratah, Belmont and Hamilton.

Another man, who is believed to have fired the shots at the officer, was also taken to hospital.

He remains in a stable condition under police guard.

The shooting happened outside an apartment block on Lorraine St.

It is understood the highway patrol officer pulled over a car in the street, and an altercation arose, which lead to a shoot-out.

The homicide squad is leading the investigating the incident.

Colleagues at Tamworth police station are being comforted and offering counselling, in the wake of the tragedy.

A relative of the killed officer told The Telegraph Mr Rixon was an officer with many years of experience.

"How do you get your head around this…we are all numb," the relative said.

Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione is on his way to Tamworth to comfort Snr Const Rixon's family and distraught colleagues.

"40-year-old Senior Constable Rixon joined us in 1990 and has spent time serving in Tamworth, Gunnedah, Waratah, Belmont and Hamilton," Commissioner Scipione said.

"He is survived by his wife Fiona and six children.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with Senior Constable Rixon’s family and colleagues."

The head of the Highway Patrol branch, Assistant Commissioner John Hartley is also heading there.

The NSW Police Association released a statement saying the death of the officer had shocked the entire force.

"All police officers, along with their friends and families, have been shaken and saddened by the incident this morning," president Scott Weber said.

Mr Weber said the fatal shooting was a stark reminder of the risks involved in police work.

"Just yesterday, thousands of Sydney-siders lined the streets to watch 800 officers march to commemorate 150 years of policing in NSW," Mr Weber said.

"That’s 150 years of men and women putting their lives on the line every day to help make NSW a better and safer place."

Police MP Michael Gallacher expressed his sympathy to Snr Const Rixon’s family and colleagues.

"The death of any member of the NSW Police Force is a tragedy but when it is under circumstances such as this, it is even more devastating," Mr Gallacher said.

"The event will have an overwhelming impact on the officers stationed at Tamworth and the Oxley Local Area Command and my condolences go out to them too."

He said Snr Const Rixon was a much-liked and well respected police officer, community member and a dedicated family man.

"Today we have another name to add to the honour roll of fallen officers – Senior Constable Rixon has paid the ultimate price while performing his duties," he said.

There are over 250 names on the NSW Police Force's Honour Roll – officers who never made it home from their shift.

"Unfortunately due to the nature of policing, this Honour Roll will never be complete," a statement on the NSW Police Force website, accompanying the roll, reads. "May they rest in peace . . . lest we forget."

On 29th September (Police Remembrance Day) this year his name will be honoured and a touchstone added to the National Police Memorial in Canberra.

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LEST WE FORGET

"Is daddy coming home soon?" asks a precious little face.
"It's past when he should be here.
Is he working on a case?"

Your dad's not coming home son.
He's working late tonight.
He's a policeman up in heaven, making sure we're all alright.

"But mum, why'd he leave us?
I miss him when he's gone."
I know you miss him darling, but now we must be strong.

"Who's gonna teach me cricket, and help me fly my kite.
And help me with my homework,
and buy me my first bike?"

Your dad he loved you darling, and he didn't want to leave.
But a bad man took, your dads life, and left us all to grieve.
Be proud of who your dad was, and how he earned his pay.
Because it's people like your dad that keep us safe each day.

"Mum, when I get bigger, and if it's okay with you,
I'm gonna be like daddy, and be a policeman too."

It was very bad news, My condolences.
The Bloke had six kids, hard to take in.

The perpetrator will live a very comfortable life in the nick and be a hero to the other inmates. We will look after and provide very well for him with the best that we can provide.

I strongly believe in capital punishment, always have and always will.
Some might say that putting him down now would be the easy way out for him. Not so. Let him rot in hell now rather than later after living in style
for a few years in the Hilton nick.

Robert.

PS: I personally would never turn the other cheek.
Kick him in the nuts now.