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24-04-2020
Bureau Report
MELBOURNE: Victorians are being asked to tie blue ribbons outside their homes in tribute to the four police officers killed in the horrific Eastern Freeway crash.
Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor, Constable Glen Humphris, Senior Constable Kevin King and Constable Josh Prestney died when a semi-trailer truck ploughed into the back of their vehicles on the freeway between the Chandler Highway and Burke Road exits in Kew at 5.40pm on Wednesday.
Their deaths mark the deadliest day in Victoria Police history.
Last night, footage from the Victoria Police helicopter showed “hues of blue” across Melbourne, a moving tribute as landmarks across the city lit up in tribute to the four officers.
“Each day, police officers risk their lives to keep our community safe. The thought that they may have to make the 
ultimate sacrifice in service of our community is never far away,” Victoria Police said.
“Yesterday, four police officers made that sacrifice.
“To honour them, we’re asking Victorians to turn the state blue. Tie a blue ribbon outside your home. It could be to the front door or gate, wherever it can be seen.
“It’s a small gesture to show your support for the men & women who keep our communities safe every day.”
Police have released obituaries for each of the officers.
Leading Senior Constable Taylor, 60, was stationed at the Road Policing Drug and Alcohol Section.
“Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor had a distinguished 31-year career with Victoria Police, joining in January 1989 and graduating in May of that year,” her obituary read.
“Lynette was recognized by the Chief Commissioner for good work while performing duties at the Traffic Camera Office and was the recipient of National Medal first clasp – 25 years, National Police Service medal and the Victoria Police Service medal fourth clasp – 30 years.
Police Association Victoria secretary Wayne Gatt today paid tribute to all the officers who died in the crash last night.
“They made a decison and an oath to serve the Victorian community. They did that oath proud,” he said.
“Every day a police officer does something routine this will be in the back of their mind.
“There is nothing ordinary about putting on the uniform and being a police officer.
“We become normalised to that risk because we do that every day.
