Am looking forward to the WCR10 in July. I will run as fast as I can and raise as much as I can. It will be a great but sad day.
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This website has been created to pay tribute to PC 642 Bill Barker who was tragically taken from us on 20th November 2009 in the horrific floods which affected the whole of the County of Cumbria. He was doing what he loved, protecting others, when the tragedy occurred. He was on duty in Workington, Cumbria, directing traffic away from the Northside Bridge which was being affected by the floods when the bridge suddenly collapsed.
We want the whole world to remember our ‘Cumbrian Hero’ PC 642 Bill Barker. Bill was himself an FLO (Family Liaison Officer), who helped numerous families come to terms with the tragic loss of a loved one, little did we all think that we would need the services of the FLO Officers within our own family. Only now do we understand how important these Officers really are and we would like to say THANK YOU, from the bottom of our hearts, for all the support you are giving, not only to the direct family but to all families in need.
A Big Thank You also has to go to all of Bill’s friends and colleagues for love and support they have given Bill’s wife Hazel and their four children. They are truly an amazing bunch of people who we are so proud of.
We should not forget the tireless work which has been and is still being done by all the emergency services and numerous volunteers and voluntary organisations for which the Cumbrian people will be eternally proud of and grateful. Our thoughts are with the people of the towns of Cockermouth and Workington who are pulling together (in true Cumbrian Spirit) to rebuild what has been taken from them.
Sleep Well Bill. We will always remember you. You will always be in our hearts and our thoughts.
PC 642 Status 11.
Alison, Ian & Bethany Galbraith
Proud members of Bill’s Family
Please leave your messages of support
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(Posted on 2010-03-25 07:54:00 by )
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Bethany is one of my previous school mates.
This website is very good, and Bethany's determination paid off. Well Done
(Posted on 2009-12-30 15:47:00 by ) -
A Flower may die....the sun may set... But you Bill... we will NEVER forget... Your name is precious. It will never grow old. It's engraved on our hearts... In letters of Gold.
Forever in our thoughts and our hearts. xxx
(Posted on 2009-12-30 14:40:00 by ) -
if tears could a stairway, and memories a lane, i'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. bill forever in our thoughts....a true hero xx
(Posted on 2009-12-22 22:53:00 by ) -
I think it is a great idea for his neice to make a song it realy hits you in that place PC Bill Barker u will never be forgotten as u are a true hero xxx
(Posted on 2009-12-22 18:15:00 by ) -
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. PC Bill Barker sounds like he was an amazing man who put others before himself. What a wonderful sentiment for Bethany to have recorded Hero in his honour. I hope you raise loads of funds for the charity. xx
(Posted on 2009-12-11 11:51:00 by ) -
Bill was a very brave man and a roll model for members of the Police Force.
Every day the Police go out and they do not know what incidents they will meet up with during their shift and sometimes when they are off duty.
Thank you for all the Bills out there, male or female.
Les Neaves
(Posted on 2009-12-11 10:34:00 by ) -
Bethany well done, your mum is well proud of you and so she should be.........and I am sure that your Uncle Bill is looking down on you and smiling with joy and pride at what you are doing. I have put my order in for two Cds from your mum. WELL DONE BETHANY.
LIBS/LIBBY
(Posted on 2009-12-10 10:22:00 by ) -
Bill was the officer assigned to us when our parents were killed in a car crash. He was such a genuine bloke - practical but caring and he helped us through a terrible time. For him to be taken is a true tragedy for his family, his colleagues and those people he really helped. Our thoughts are with Hazel and his beloved kids - be proud, be strong - just as Bill was.
(Posted on 2009-12-09 22:41:00 by ) -
Well done on the single. This would not be easy for an adult to do never mind a young girl.
I have just ordered two pin badges to support the Charity.
Hope you can reach your target.
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Neil
(Posted on 2009-12-07 18:07:00 by ) -
what a lovely website, Beautiful song and what a lovely thing to do for Bill, well done! Sleep well Bill Sal Crayston & family xxxx
(Posted on 2009-12-07 14:24:00 by ) -
RIP a true hero. You will be sadly missed.
Just wanted to say a huge well done to Bethany, and I hope that your CD raises lots and lots of money, you sound fab.
x
(Posted on 2009-12-06 21:08:00 by ) -
Bill. This is for you. Sleep Well xxx
(Posted on 2009-12-06 18:39:00 by )
The official website in loving memory of PC Bill Barker
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Purchase the CD single in support of PC Barker's favourite charity
To Hazel and family, you had a husband and father to be so proud of, he had time for everyone whatever their station in life, I hope the following words help you in some way.
Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. God Bless you all.