Full honours for flood hero
Senior Inspector Mr Leung Bo-ming, who died while
saving others in the line of duty, was buried with full Police honours at
Gallant Garden on May 18.
Among the hundreds of mourners present at the Universal Funeral Parlour
to honour the flood hero were Chief Executive Mr Tung Chee Hwa, Chief
Secretary for Administration Mr Donald Tsang, Financial Secretary Mr
Antony Leung, Secretary for Justice Miss Elsie Leung, Secretary for
Security Mrs Regina Ip and many other senior officials.
Full Police Honours for the late SIP Mr Leung Bo-ming
Mr Tsang Yam-pui extended his condolences to Mr Leung's family, adding
that all Force members would take great pride in Mr Leung's courage and
dedication.
Scores of wreaths were laid at the funeral parlour, many from senior
Government officials and business and community leaders.
Mr Leung's coffin, draped with the SAR flag, was carried by his former
colleagues, and escorted to Gallant Garden for burial. The burial ceremony
ended when a Force bugler sounded the 'Last Post' and officers saluted as
the coffin was lowered into the grave.
Mr Leung joined the Force in 1980 and was promoted to the rank of
Senior Inspector last year. Having served in different formations, Mr
Leung was transferred to Ta Kwu Ling Division this March.
Chief Executive Mr Tung Chee Hwa, Secretary for Security Mrs Regina Ip
as well as Secretary for Civil Service Mr Joseph Wong, all expressed
profound sadness upon Mr Leung's death.
Deeply grieved by Mr Leung's death, Mr Tung said: "Mr Leung
exemplified the bravery and selfless devotion of a policeman who
sacrificed his life while faithfully carrying out his duty. He is worthy
of our highest respect."
Mr Leung, who was well-known for his devotion to work, was single and
47 years of age. His fellow colleagues remembered the Inspector's warmth
towards everyone and praised their lost colleague as a courageous man who
led by example.
Commissioner Mr Tsang Yam-pui, together with
representatives from Police regions, wings, branches and staff
associations, paid their last respects to Mr Leung at the funeral.
On the morning of May 5, Mr Leung was washed away by fast-moving
floodwaters while he, together with Police Constable Mr Fung Yap-wing,
tried to rescue villagers trapped in the torrent in Lin Ma Hang, Ta Kwu
Ling when the Red Rainstorm Warning Signal was in force. Mr Leung's body
was later found in a nearby banana plantation following a
search-and-rescue operation.