Tears and Tribute at Bobbies Park Memorial for Three Constables Recovered from Hennops River
An emotional memorial service is currently underway at Bobbies Park Hall in Bloemfontein to honour the lives of three young police constables whose bodies were tragically recovered from the Hennops River in Centurion last week. The officers are believed to have died after an accident on the N1 bridge, a tragic event that has left a deep void in the law enforcement community.
Bobbies Park holds special meaning — not just as the venue for today’s farewell, but as a place the constables frequently visited for police activities during their service. Today, the hall is filled with grief, remembrance, and respect, as colleagues, friends, and family gather to pay tribute to their fallen heroes.
In a touching gesture, childhood photographs of the constables are being displayed on large screens around the hall — a powerful reminder of the lives and futures lost too soon. The tribute has stirred raw emotions, with mourners reflecting on the constables’ journeys from childhood to service in the SAPS.
As investigations continue into the cause of the accident, today’s memorial stands as a poignant moment of unity, remembrance, and gratitude for the ultimate sacrifice made in the line of duty.
