
This week our #ThinBlueLine became significantly thinner. Detective Senior Sergeant Vic Kostiuk was a serving police officer with Victoria Police who sadly passed away following a motorcycle crash on Friday, and Senior Sergeant Paul “Beau” Reynolds was a serving member with Tasmania Police who tragically passed away suddenly on Thursday. With nearly 78 years combined service, it is a significant loss to the Blue Family.
We cannot begin to imagine how difficult a time this mu...st be for those who knew and loved Vic and Paul, our thoughts are with both of their families, including Vic’s son, Detective Felix Kostiuk, and wife, retired Superintendent Pauline Kostiuk. Our thoughts also go out to our brothers and sisters at Victoria Police and Tasmania Police who had the pleasure of knowing Vic and Paul and seeing how passionate and enthusiastic they were when it came to helping others.
As many of you will be aware, every product we sell from our thin blue, red and green line ranges, sees a portion of the funds donated to Emergency Service Charities who look after the families left behind when the worst happens to one of our brothers and sisters. We wear these lines not as a fashion accessory, but as a family crest. When we see a colleague or even a member of the public wearing one it reminds us that when we stand on the thin blue, red and green lines, to protect the communities before us, we do not stand alone.
After a short discussion amongst the Admin Team, we have decided to take all of the charity funds from every product sold over the next seven days and donate them to Vic and Paul’s family. The more products ordered over the next week, the bigger the donation we can make in Vic and Paul’s name. Whether you work for the Emergency Services or not, have a look at our range (link at the bottom of this post) and get an order in this week. Wear your crest with pride. You can even just pick up a patch or badge and hand it to the next crew you see to let them know they have your support and have them wear it on your behalf!
Vic and Paul, you both stood alongside our fans, our friends, and our family, to protect those who needed help. Today, we're going to help you and your families to raise as much for you as possible. Thank you for everything you've done for your community!
Rest peacefully.
Click here to see our merchandise in our store: www.cophumouraustralia.com
For our police followers from Tasmania - do you have a Police Legacy established which supports families of fallen police officers?
If so, could you please send us some details via inbox? If not, could you please let us know of any similar alternatives?
Thanks in advance!



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