Jon addresses Act of Remembrance service

28 September 2021

West Midlands Police Federation chair Jon Nott took part in yesterday’s Act of Remembrance at Lloyd House.

The service was organised to follow on from Sunday’s National Police Memorial Day, as there were only limited places available at the service at Lincoln Cathedral.

Addressing the event at Lloyd House, Jon said: “I am honoured to have been asked to take part in this Act of Remembrance today.

“The pandemic, which forced us all to keep our distance from each other as much as possible, has made us all feel a little more keenly how much we appreciate being able to come together, to stand side by side, to share a hug in a time of need,” he said.

“As a Federation, we are keen to support events such as this, to pay our respects to our fallen colleagues, to show they remain part of the policing family and to show their own families that they too remain in our thoughts.

“This year, the Force has lost two serving officers and we particularly remember them and their families today.

“PC Laura Jew was only 34 when in July she lost her two-year battle with cancer. She left behind three young children. Having served the Force for around 13 years, she began her career as a PCSO in Sandwell and became a police officer seven years ago.

“PC Musa Muhammed died suddenly in August. Known as ‘The Colonel’, he was 47 and was based in Newtown. Musa had been an officer for more than 20 years and also left behind young children.

“The loss of these two well respected and liked officers is still being felt through the Force. We also remember all our other fallen officers, their families and their colleagues.”

Chief Constable Dave Thompson also spoke at the service along with Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster.

The service was led by the Reverend John Butcher, who heads up the Force’s multi-faith chaplaincy team.