Remembering the fallen
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POLICING IS IN THE
EYRE It is almost 26 years since two young constables, Damian Eyre and Steven Tynan, were ambushed and gunned down. Continuing a proud family tradition, Damian's nephew Chris Eyre will graduate from the Victoria Police Academy in October. EDITORIAL MARIA CARNOVALE PHOTOGRAPHY ANDREW HENSHAW
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ational Police Remembrance Day on 29 September holds a special place in the hearts of the Eyre family. It means that they, along with many others, can pay their respects to police who have died in the line of duty. In particular, the family remembers constables Damian Eyre and Steven Tynan, who were ambushed and killed in Walsh Street, South Yarra in 1988. This year another member of the Eyre family will be wearing the Victoria Police uniform at the service. Constable Chris Eyre, nephew of Const Damian Eyre, is in training at the Victoria Police Academy.
The 27-year-old is the fourth Eyre to join Victoria Police, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, father and uncle. Chris’ grandfather, former Reservist Frank Eyre, spent more than 44 years with Victoria Police, working in South Melbourne and Shepparton before becoming a reservist in Shepparton for 29 years. Cobram Police Station’s Leading Senior Constable Daryl Eyre said he was looking forward to his eldest son’s graduation on Friday, 10 October. He will graduate just two days before the 26th anniversary of the Walsh Street shootings.