Rosie placed safety before

Police lead mourners honouring off-duty hero PC killed after she stopped to help at accident scene

- Paul Jeeves

A POLICE chief yesterday vowed the actions of hero PC Rosie Prior will "never ever" be forgotten as hundreds of officers and members of the public gathered to pay their last respects at her funeral.

Tragic Rosie, 45, died last month when she stopped to help at a road accident and was hit by a lorry.

Chief Constable Tim Forber told mourners: "Like police officers the length and breadth of this country do every day, she placed the safety of the public before her own safety.

"In doing so, she acted in the finest traditions of the British police service."

Addressing some of his words to his fallen PC, he said: "We will continue to protect the communities we serve, and we will do so in your honour, and the honour of those that have fallen before you. We will also ensure that your memory, your contribution and your sacrifice are never ever forgotten."

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