The Foundation organised and held the 24th RUC GC Day Memorial Service in St Mark’s Parish Church, Armagh, on Sunday, 7th June 2026. Participants included HML Mr Richard Hamilton-Stubber, Vice Lord Lieutenant for Armagh, the Justice Minister, political party leaders, two George Cross recipients, and the PSNI Deputy Chief Constable.
Church leaders from the main churches took part, and the sermon was delivered by The Rev’d Alan Wardlow, President of the Methodist Church in Ireland. He highlighted the importance of marking the sacrifices of RUC officers and their families.
Chairman Stephen White led the Act of Remembrance and period of reflection before pipers, and a cornet player provided a solemn finale. The Police Service of Northern Ireland Ladies’ Choir participated in the service, which received positive feedback from RUC family representatives, including the RUC GC Widows Association and RUC GC Bereaved Families Association.