Slain Police Officer's Partner Speaks of Unimaginable Loss During Funeral

Thousands farewell police officer Neal Thompson at his funeral

A police funeral has been held for the second officer shot dead in Victoria's high country. Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson was killed only days before he was due to retire from the force. Thousands gathering to pay tribute to the 59-year-old's life of service.

Police officer Neal Thompson laid to rest in Victoria

Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson, 59, has been farewelled at a funeral attended by hundreds.

'I will be brave': partner shares grief as thousands farewell beloved detective

Wangaratta Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson was farewelled on Monday, September 5, on what should have been the third day of his retirement.

Partner’s heartfelt promise to slain cop

The partner of slain police officer Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson has promised to “cherish every moment” she spent with the beloved and longstanding policeman in an emotional eulogy before thousands of mourners.

Police officer Neal Thompson farewelled by grieving loved ones

Lisa Thompson says her final weekend with her boyfriend Neal Thompson before he was killed in a shooting at Porepunkah was their best yet.

Slain cop’s widow breaks down at funeral

The partner of a slain Victorian Police officer has delivered a heartfelt tribute to “the love of her life”, remembering some of their final moments together.