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HRH The Prince of Wales (Patron of the RUC GC Foundation) officially opened the Royal Ulster
Constabulary GC Garden on 2nd September 2003.
The Garden, which is situated at Brooklyn, 65 Knock Road, Belfast, provides a major tribute to
policing in Ireland. It, in particular, marks the service and sacrifice of RUC officers and offers
a unique three-dimensional experience unparalleled anywhere in the world.
The Royal Ulster Constabulary GC Garden has moved away from the traditional concept of a war memorial,
adopting a more contemporary aspect and allows people to take different experiences from their visits.
It includes an historical walk, featuring benches and plaques to create what designers are calling a
"history timeline" marking important dates in the history of the RUC. The needs of the disabled, visually
impaired, hard of hearing and other specialist groups are accommodated in the new garden.
In the more private part of the garden, a "Roll of Honour" inscribed on granite tablets, includes names of
all officers who died: in service as a direct result of terrorism; in service but not directly related to
terrorism; out of service but directly related to terrorism and Police Authority staff who died as a result
of terrorism. Commemorative plaques also acknowledge the support given to the RUC by the Ulster Special
Constabulary, the Armed Services, the Emergency Services and Support Services, and the wider Police Family.
The list of names commences on 1st June 1922 and ends on 3rd November 2001 after which the Royal Ulster Constabulary
GC changed to the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
The George Cross Foundation has responsibility for the upkeep of this Garden and will also have responsibility
for a new purpose built police museum, which will be erected beside the Garden.
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