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Memorial unveiled for murdered Pc PM unveils tribute to murdered Pc
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Family, friends and former colleagues of a murdered policewoman will unveil a memorial in her honour later. The prime minister has unveiled a memorial to a murdered policewoman at the place where she was shot during an armed robbery.
Pc Sharon Beshenivsky, 38, was killed during an armed raid on a travel agency in Bradford, West Yorkshire, in November 2005. Gordon Brown said people would never "forget the life and the sacrifice" of Pc Sharon Beshenivsky.
A memorial stone will be unveiled during a ceremony at the site of the shooting in Morley Street. The 38-year-old was killed during an armed raid on a travel agency in Bradford, in November 2005.
Pc Beshenivsky's widower Paul and West Yorkshire Chief Constable Sir Norman Bettison will speak at the event. Family, friends and former colleagues gathered for the ceremony at the site of the shooting in Morley Street.
The stone was organised by the Police Memorial Trust. Mr Brown was joined on stage by Pc Beshenivsky's widower Paul, their children and the chairman of the Police Memorial Trust Michael Winner.
'Darkest day' Sharon, we will never ever forget Gordon Brown
Ahead of the ceremony, Sir Norman said: "Police officers up and down the country put their lives on the line every day, never knowing what could happen. Mr Brown was speaking in front of a crowd of dignitaries, including Home Secretary Jacqui Smith and family, friends and former colleagues of the officer.
"Thankfully, few have had to make the ultimate sacrifice made by Sharon Beshenivsky. He said: "We are all gathered here together because of the importance of today, to celebrate the dedication, the service, the professionalism and, most of all, the courage of a young police officer who gave her life serving the community, gave her life doing what she loved doing, gave her life doing what police officers have to do every day."
"The permanent memorial is an appropriate way of marking the terrible events that took place here on 18 November 2005, a day which will be remembered as one of West Yorkshire Police's darkest." He added: "I believe the whole nation owes her a debt of gratitude."
Pc Beshenivsky died on the day her youngest daughter, Lydia, celebrated her fourth birthday. Gordon Brown paid tribute to her "courageous children"
She also left behind sons Paul, now nine, and Samuel, 14. Mr Brown described Pc Beshenivsky as "a wonderful wife, a wonderful mother, a wonderful servant of the community" and added: "Sharon, we will never ever forget."
The Prime Minister also praised the officer's "magnificent family" and the courage of her children - Lydia, aged seven, Paul, 10, Sam 14 and stepchildren Josh, 14, and Emma, 17.
Addressing them, Mr Brown said: "We wish you every success in everything you do in the future. We are very, very proud of all of you."
Pc Beshenivsky's husband Paul described how his wife's death had affected the family.
"After she died we were lost for a long time," he said.
"But slowly we have learned to overcome the grief, we have rebuilt our lives, we have learned to laugh again, to love and trust again and for those who have made this possible, we thank you."
After giving his speech, the couple's son Paul publicly thanked the Police Memorial Trust, which provided the memorial stone.
The youngster said: "I know she would be very proud."
Yusuf Jama and Muzzaker Shah were jailed for a minimum of 35 years for Pc Beshenivsky's murder.Yusuf Jama and Muzzaker Shah were jailed for a minimum of 35 years for Pc Beshenivsky's murder.
Mustaf Jama, 28, is facing a retrial after a jury failed to reach a verdict.Mustaf Jama, 28, is facing a retrial after a jury failed to reach a verdict.
He admitted robbery but denied murder.He admitted robbery but denied murder.
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PM unveils tribute to murdered Pc