Community invited to attend William Crews funeral

St Andrews Cathedral

by StreetCorner
15/09/2010

The NSW Police have issued a invitation to the people of NSW to attend Constable William Crews funeral service. Yesterday police confirmed that the shot that killed Bill Crews was fired by another police officer. In the wake of this tragedy and the outpouring of community support, all are welcome to join the family and the police community to honouring his life and mourn his passing at tomorrow's (Thursday 16 September) funeral service at St Andrews Cathedral. The service commences at 11.00am.

“I know how this response has touched William’s family. While the pain of his departure is immeasurable, his memory will endure and we have all witnessed an extraordinary outpouring of community spirit and support,” said Commissioner Scipione

“The NSW Police family will be joined by senior police from across Australia at Thursday’s service but I do want to acknowledge the generosity of the people of NSW. Accordingly I do want to make it clear to all who wish to offer their condolences that they are welcome on Thursday morning," said Scipione

The funeral service will be followed by a Police procession along George St.

St Andrews Cathedral is located on the corners of Bathurst and George St, next to Town Hall.

There is a parking station in the St Andrew's House Car Park, behind the Cathedral at 474 Kent Street. (02) 9265 1698. But parking is limited here so public transport is recommended.

The Cathedral is very close to Town Hall Station. Once at Town Hall Station, take the lift to George Street or the stairs from Town Hall Arcade to Sydney Square.

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Update from NSW Transport re TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS DURING THE FUNERAL SERVICE FOR CONSTABLE WILLIAM CREWS Roads in Sydney’s CBD will be closed and buses will be diverted tomorrow during the funeral service for Constable William Crews. The service at St Andrews Cathedral will start at 11am. Afterwards, a procession will travel down George Street from Town Hall to King Street. George Street will be closed between Bathurst and Market Streets from midday until 2pm. As a result, bus services will also be diverted. “Bus passengers will be able to use their tickets to catch trains on the City Circle between 10am and 2pm,” a spokesperson for the Transport Management Centre said. A special event clearway will also be in place on Bathurst Street between Kent and George Streets from 6am until 3pm. For more information, go to www.131500.com.au or call 131500.