7NEWS: Thousands gather for funeral of police officer Anthony Woods in Perth
police officer killed on duty is being laid to rest as his loved ones remember a larger-than-life character full of fun and joy.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, WA Governor Chris Dawson, Police Commissioner Col Blanch and WA Premier Roger Cook were among the guests. Police chaplain Paul Trimble paid tribute to the “larger-than-life” character who was full of fun and joy, but always treated others with respect.Constable Anthony Woods has been remembered at a funeral in Perth.“Anthony was in his element and wouldn’t have wanted to be anywhere else in that moment,” Timble told the service.
Woods’ older brother Nathan paid an emotional tribute, promising to live life to the fullest in his sibling’s honour.
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