Mr Lo speaks at the ceremony

At the annual Hong Kong Police Force Remembrance Day held at Police Headquarters on October 22, the Force paid tribute to both Regular and Auxiliary officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Among those honouring the fallen officers at the Remembrance Day ceremony were Commissioner Lo Wai-chung, Senior Directorate Group members, officers at Assistant Commissioner rank and their auxiliary and civilian equivalents as well as representatives from Major Police and Auxiliary Police Formations.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Lo said, "We are gathering here today to pay tribute to both the Regular and Auxiliary members of the Hong Kong Police Force who have given their lives in the line of duty. This solemn ceremony is also a fitting tribute to the dedication and fortitude of all members of staff who have served the Force over the past 171 years."

"Today, we honour the memory of those who, whilst performing their sworn duty, have made the ultimate sacrifice by giving their lives in the service of the people of Hong Kong, including those who perished during the riots in 1967. Time and time again, we police officers confront danger and continually face the uncertainty of whether our duty to protect and serve will place us in harm's way. As demonstrated by the bravery of our officers in Western earlier this week, we will, for the sake of the safety and stability of our community, never flinch from this challenge."

Mr Lo added, "We are joined by members of the Hong Kong Police Old Comrades Association, the Royal Hong Kong Police Association and other former members of the Hong Kong Police Force. Like the many officers who came before them, they represent the finest traditions of service to the community for which the Force is both famed and justifiably proud - traditions, which are passed on from generation to generation."

After Mr Lo's speech, the Police bugler sounded the "Last Post" to signal a two-minute silence, after which Mr Lo laid the Force wreath, followed by Auxiliary Police Commandant Yiu Yeung-lung with the Auxiliary Force wreath.