Top officials honor late constable Chu at funeral
Thestandard · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu led senior government officials on Friday in paying final respects to late Senior Police Constable Chu Chun-kwok, who was laid to rest with full force honors. Chu died last month at the age of 52, more than two decades after suffering severe, paralyzing injuries in an attack while on duty in 2005. A funeral service began at 10:30 am at Universal Funeral Parlour in Hung Hom, before the cortege moved on for police and burial ceremonies. The tribute brought together senior officials, police commanders and former colleagues for a formal farewell
Key Points
- The funeral service for Chu Chun-kwok began at 10:30 am on Friday at Universal Funeral Parlour in Hung Hom
- After the morning service, the cortege traveled to Cheung Sha Wan Police Station for a formal farewell ceremony by fellow officers
- The final burial ceremony was held at Gallant Garden after the police station tribute concluded later on Friday
- John Lee was joined by Security Secretary Chris Tang, Civil Service Secretary Ingrid Yeung, Police Commissioner Joe Chow and former police chief Lee Ming-kwai
- Chu died last month aged 52, years after severe paralyzing injuries suffered during an on-duty attack in 2005
Why It Matters
The ceremony publicly recognized a police officer whose service and injuries continued to shape his life for more than two decades after the 2005 attack. For Hong Kong readers, the full honors arrangements and attendance by the city’s top leadership underscored the official weight attached to police sacrifice and institutional remembrance.