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Last farewell to Greek Australian police officer, Joanne Shanahan

The funeral took place on Friday morning with SA police lining the route as the fallen officer’s casket was driven to the funeral home.

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Source: SBS Greek

Joanne Shanahan lost her life tragically in a three-car collision on 25 April in Adelaide.

The 55-year-old’s funeral took place amid coronavirus restrictions, with her SA Police colleagues ensuring a fitting remembrance for the officer, lining the streets from where the family’s car was passing on the way to the funeral home.

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Police officers at the funeral home. Source: SBS Greek
casket in car
Source: SBS Greek

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By Argyro Vourdoumpa, Zoe Thomaidou




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