Thousands have gathered in Queensland, as the state - and the nation - honour two police officers killed in an ambush last week. The memorial for Rachel McCrow and Matthew Arnold is right now underway in Brisbane. PeterFegan9 9News MORE:
A memorial service in Brisbane for Constable Rachel McCrow and Constable Matthew Arnold has been attended by thousands of people with the Brisbane Entertainment centre hitting its 8000 capacity limit.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese lay wreathes at the memorial for the slain police officers. "For our families, we may leave one day and never come home. It brings back the reality of what we are prepared to do to keep the community safe."
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