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Bruce SPADARO

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Bruce SPADARO

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New South Wales Police Force

Redfern Police Academy Class # 159

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Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 26 June 1978

Senior Constable – appointed 2 September 1988 ( Seniority date:  26 June 1987 )

Stations: ?, Balmain, North Sydney HWP ( 1984 ), Engadine HWP

ServiceFrom  ? ? pre June 1978?  to  18 March 1994 = 16 years Service

Awards:  National Medal – granted 24 December 1993

Born:  5 May 1955

Died on:  18 March 1994

Age:  38

Cause:  Cancer

Event location:   ?

Event date:   ?

Funeral date:  22 March 1994

Funeral location?

Buried at:  Forest Lawn memorial Park, Camden Valley Way, Leppington, NSW

 Memorial located at?

Bruce Spadaro Memorial Trophy ( perpetual trophy donated by Judi Spadaro ), ribbon & prize.

Budgerigar Society of NSW inc.  Macarthur Branch, NSW

Inscription:<br /> BRUCE SPADARO<br /> 5 May 1955 - 18 March 1994<br /> Senior Constable N.S.W. Police Force<br /> He was exceptional in all he did and his courage and love shall live forever<br /> Dearly loved husband of Judy,<br /> devoted father or Matthew,<br /> Michael, Fiona and David.<br /> Father-in-law of Anthony<br /> and poppa of Nicholas.<br /> Beloved only son of Nancy and Joe ( dec'd ).<br /> Loved brother of Lynne<br /> and uncle of Troy Kristen and Jade<br /> "... and when you need me, just whisper my name in your heart - I'll be there"

[alert_yellow]BRUCE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_yellow]  *NEED MORE INFO

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FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

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May they forever Rest In Peace

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His wife, Judith Louise SPADARO, passed away on Tuesday  18 July 2017, aged 67.
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The below document mentions the Memorial Trophy in the name of Bruce.  There is a similar document, dated 2015, on the internet also.
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I ( Ron Alexander ) worked with Bruce at the North Sydney Highway Patrol (1984 – 1987).  In 1985, Bruce and I were selected to participate in the development of a trial (4 day) Anti-Terrorist driving course at the Police Driving School, St. Ives, as the Highway Patrol was used for mobile security details.  The powers to be wanted to provide a higher level of protection for visiting Heads of State and NSW Governor.

Bruce was diagnosed with cancer sometime after that and later transferred to Engadine HWP.  I understand that Bruce continued to work through his treatment, until he could no longer perform his duties, due to the illness.

 

When Bruce was on Roster, everyone wanted to work with him.

Bruce had an infectious smile, causing all who saw it to smile back.  He was a loyal colleague and his word was his bond.

It was a sad day when he passed.  His wife Judith Louise SPADARO only recently passed away, July 2017.

 

 

Kind regards,

 

Ron Alexander

Retd Sgt  NSW Police

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One thought on “Bruce SPADARO

  • Kevin Toomey

    Bruce Spedaro had worked in Parramatta district. I knew Bruce as a Cavalryman. WO2 instructor at 1/ 15th Royal New South Wales Lancers Parramatta. His wife Judith continued serving in the same unit after his passing.

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