00:00Thank you for joining us today as we pause to remember, reflect and honour Detective
00:05Leading Senior Constable Neil Thompson and Senior Constable Vadem Dabart Hotart.
00:11Our service today being held at the site of our divisional headquarters here at the
00:14Wangaratta Police Station pays special homage to Detective Leading Senior Constable Neil Thompson.
00:19The Wangaratta community is where he lived and it is where he had great impact and influence
00:23on those around him. He was adored by his team. They bear the weight of your loss with quiet
00:29strength, unwavering commitment and a deep sense of purpose. Our memorial will provide
00:34a place of comfort and reflection for Neil and Vadem's families, friends and colleagues
00:39as well as our community.
00:46He was compassionate. He was genuine. He cared and he took time to connect.
00:52To Vadem's family and loved ones, we hope this memorial stands as an everlasting expression
00:57of our respect and remembrance.
00:59To Vadem's family with Neil, Brian, Olsen, Lois, Kirk and Fanny.
