The Napier Shootings
Words cannot describe the tragedy that took place last Thursday morning. The senseless loss of Senior Constable Len Snee is inexcusable, unfathomable. A local man who many of us knew, a hard working police officer who got things done, a family man, a sportsman and a community man. The type of guy that we all respect, that we all look up to. My thoughts, my family’s prayers, the thoughts of our entire community are with you Vicky, your awesome boys and your extended family.
Our thoughts are also with the families of Senior Constables Bruce Miller and Grant Diver, together with neighbour, Leonard Holmwood. Your bravery, your courage was simply outstanding. We cannot thank you enough for what you did last Thursday morning. We are all thinking of you and praying that you will recover from this ordeal as quickly as possible.
It’s been said before but if there is anything we can do, your community is here for you.
Our police, who are mourning a mate, deserve thanks for the excellent work done in bringing this dangerous situation to a close with perseverance, courage and professionalism. As I walked around the various cordons and through the Police Station, it was clear that there was a steely resolve to get the job done despite the fact that three of your best had fallen.
Superintendent Sam Hoyle and Napier Commander Kevin Kalff led their team strongly in a time of extreme crisis. They together with their team deserve our thanks for an outstanding job.
Incidents such as this demonstrate the bravery and operational expertise that makes our police among the finest in the world. It reminds us of the dangers police face every day while keeping us, the public, safe.
Faced with an incredibly dangerous situation and loss of life, our community responded by pulling together and supporting those who had been displaced or suffered loss. Thank you to Mayor Barbara Arnott and her Civil Defence team ably led by Dennis Morgan. To arrive home early on Thursday night from Parliament and to see the level of organisation that was already in place was remarkable. Your actions meant that people knew someone was in charge and it kept people calm. While there are many others that deserve to be thanked I cannot finish without acknowledging the work of the Salvation Army, who from word go had their mobile kitchen set up in Thackeray Street and fed literally hundreds of people throughout the course of the siege.
I will close by again saying that the thoughts and the support of the entire community are with the families who have suffered from this tragedy.
Words cannot describe the tragedy that took place last Thursday morning. The senseless loss of Senior Constable Len Snee is inexcusable, unfathomable. A local man who many of us knew, a hard working police officer who got things done, a family man, a sportsman and a community man. The type of guy that we all respect, that we all look up to. My thoughts, my family’s prayers, the thoughts of our entire community are with you Vicky, your awesome boys and your extended family.
Our thoughts are also with the families of Senior Constables Bruce Miller and Grant Diver, together with neighbour, Leonard Holmwood. Your bravery, your courage was simply outstanding. We cannot thank you enough for what you did last Thursday morning. We are all thinking of you and praying that you will recover from this ordeal as quickly as possible.
It’s been said before but if there is anything we can do, your community is here for you.
Our police, who are mourning a mate, deserve thanks for the excellent work done in bringing this dangerous situation to a close with perseverance, courage and professionalism. As I walked around the various cordons and through the Police Station, it was clear that there was a steely resolve to get the job done despite the fact that three of your best had fallen.
Superintendent Sam Hoyle and Napier Commander Kevin Kalff led their team strongly in a time of extreme crisis. They together with their team deserve our thanks for an outstanding job.
Incidents such as this demonstrate the bravery and operational expertise that makes our police among the finest in the world. It reminds us of the dangers police face every day while keeping us, the public, safe.
Faced with an incredibly dangerous situation and loss of life, our community responded by pulling together and supporting those who had been displaced or suffered loss. Thank you to Mayor Barbara Arnott and her Civil Defence team ably led by Dennis Morgan. To arrive home early on Thursday night from Parliament and to see the level of organisation that was already in place was remarkable. Your actions meant that people knew someone was in charge and it kept people calm. While there are many others that deserve to be thanked I cannot finish without acknowledging the work of the Salvation Army, who from word go had their mobile kitchen set up in Thackeray Street and fed literally hundreds of people throughout the course of the siege.
I will close by again saying that the thoughts and the support of the entire community are with the families who have suffered from this tragedy.
