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This page contains a statement by Boris Johnson regarding the death of PC Gary Toms
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Statement by Boris Johnson Chair of the MPA
Death of PC Gary Toms
17 April 2009
On behalf of all MPA Members I send my deepest condolences to the family of PC Gary Toms who has died today.
PC Toms has made the ultimate sacrifice and given his life in the line of duty.
As a member of the Met Firearms unit, he would have been only too aware of the danger he faced on a daily basis but was nevertheless diligent in his dedication to the safety of Londoners.
We must remember that as each Police Officer begins the day's shift they can never know what may lie ahead. Londoners rely on their courage and selflessness to keep the city safe and we commend and support each and every officer's dedication to fighting crime and making London a safer place for us all.
But today our thoughts are with Gary Toms' family, as we salute his courage and mourn his loss.
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