Our family is heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Peter. He was a cherished brother, husband and uncle whose kindness, generosity and love touched everyone who knew him. Our lives have been changed forever.
We are grateful for the outpouring of support from friends and the community. As we begin to come to terms with what has happened, we ask for privacy and the space to mourn together as a family. We also ask that the media respect our wishes and remember Peter for the life he lived, not for the way it ended.
Peter was a member of the NSW Police Force for 35 years, rising to the position of Detective Sergeant, until he retired in 2020. In retirement he became a freelance photographer and was on assignment in Bondi on Sunday to photograph the Chanukah celebration. Peter also spent countless hours doing volunteer work in retirement including in various roles for his beloved Randwick Rugby Union Football Club.
The tragic irony that Peter spent so long in the dangerous front line as a police officer and was struck down in retirement while pursuing his passion for taking photos is hard for us to comprehend.
Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected by this tragedy.
