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Tributes to PC Ian Terry

3:34pm Wednesday 11th June 2008 in News Photograph of the Author By Chris Hopper, Reporter

PC Ian James Terry PC Ian James Terry

THE family of a police officer who was shot dead during a training exercise have paid tribute to 'everyone's best friend'.

PC Ian Terry's wife, Joanne, 31, and children Lauren, four, and John, three, said that they had meant the world to him' and he was the best dad'.

They said that everyone who met PC Terry couldn't help being touched by his personality'.

The 32-year-old, of Red Spar Road, Briercliffe, was playing the role of a criminal when he was hit in the chest by a shot from a fellow officer on Monday.

Photographs released by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) show the dad-of-two in happy times on a recent family holiday in Majorca and smiling in his police uniform.

The statement released by Joanne and family said: "Ian was the best dad. His children meant the world to him, as did Joanne.

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"He was everyone's best friend and he is just such a loss to everyone he touched.

"Ian lived for his family and his job. They meant everything to him and he loved them both so much.

"We can take some comfort in the fact that he knew in return how much love and pride we, as a family, had for him. He had the same love, respect and pride from his friends and work colleagues.

"All his life Ian has been such a genuine and caring person that everyone who met him couldn't help being touched by his personality. He is such a great and tragic loss to his family, friends, colleagues and to society."

PC Terry, who is believed to have attended Barden High School in Burnley, joined GMP in 1997 and had worked as a firearms officer since 2002.

His brother, Paul, is also a Greater Manchester Police officer working for the road traffic unit.

The statement from PC Terry's family added: "It was typical of Ian that every time we told him to stay safe, because we worried about him so much, he would say, 'Worry about my brother Paul because I know the dangers I'm facing and have backup at my side.

"When he has to stop someone in a vehicle he doesn't know what's going to face him and he's on his own'."

Comments(25)

JACKIE says...
10:00pm Mon 9 Jun 08

Thoughts are with his family at this very sad time. RIP

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anon says...
10:42pm Mon 9 Jun 08

Rest in peace.

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h says...
7:37am Tue 10 Jun 08

TRAGIC INCIDENT, THOUGHTS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY


RIP

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Michelle & Doug says...
9:39am Tue 10 Jun 08

Our thoughts are with you all. Such a tragic loss xx

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Claire says...
9:52am Tue 10 Jun 08

What a tragedy! My thoughts and Prayers are with the Family & friends! R.I.P xxx

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leston says...
9:58am Tue 10 Jun 08

How awful.What a waste of a young life.God bless his family and friends at this sad time.R.I.P.

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Gary N says...
10:49am Tue 10 Jun 08

I worked with Ian in the police at both Rochdale and in the Firearms unit in Manchester before moving to New Zealnd. such a sad and tragic loss of life. god bless you bud and my thoughts are with your loved ones TED pc3409

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Ex Firearms Officer says...
11:12am Tue 10 Jun 08

That this brave servant and protector of the public died through a systemic failure and negligence makes it much harder to bear. Police firearms officers are at the very tip of the sharp end of the job. Respect to all who choose that path. Heartfelt thanks to Ian, for his service to the public, and sincere condolences to the Terry family, friends and colleagues, especially the officer directly involved in the incident.

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The Neville Gee Team says...
11:44am Tue 10 Jun 08

What a terrible tragedy, all our thoughts are with Ian's family at this time especially his wife Joanne (who worked here for such a long time) and their children. Ian will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him, he was one of a very few good guys left in the world. RIP Ian.****

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laura says...
4:18pm Tue 10 Jun 08

my thoughts are with his family and i know his nephew chris terry

rip ian

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sue says...
6:49pm Tue 10 Jun 08

what a tragic waste of life my heart goes out to his wife,children & the rest of his family

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R,S says...
7:28pm Tue 10 Jun 08

My condolences to his wife & family and all the other people who must be suffering.

I hope time will heal your pain.

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Mrs Janet Dandy says...
10:49pm Tue 10 Jun 08

Thoughts and prayers for the family.
From a Burnley Mother

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WayneKerr says...
9:30am Wed 11 Jun 08

R.I.P and may God bless you and those you have left behind.

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Debbie says...
5:18pm Wed 11 Jun 08

So very sorry.

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Julie says...
6:26pm Wed 11 Jun 08

Our thoughts and condolences are for his wife, children, and the rest of his family and friends - God bless you all at this terrible time.

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laura says...
8:22pm Wed 11 Jun 08

Our thoughts are with you this is such a sad and tragic thing to happen to such a lovely person. Through growing up and going to visit ians family i always knew that ian and paul were mummys boys you have a wonderful family and have always made us feel so welcome i cant believe that something like this has happened to such a wonderful loving and caring family. x x x

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heather says...
9:00pm Wed 11 Jun 08

So sorry to hear about Ian he was a lovely chap and will be missed by lots i used to teach his daughter Lauren swimming and when he came with her he was always so pleasant my thoughts are with you Joanne and Lauren and John also the rest of your family at this sad time RIP Ian from us all xxx

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Faye and Paul says...
9:25pm Wed 11 Jun 08

We had the pleasure of having Ian and Joanne as our neighbours and friends. He was a great dad - a real family man. He will be truly missed by us all. Our thoughs are with Joanne, Lauren and John and all the family. Love Faye, Paul, Sophie and Grace xx

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Brodie family says...
9:28pm Wed 11 Jun 08

All our thoughts are with you at this sad time... Sorry for your loss x x x

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Michele says...
7:08am Thu 12 Jun 08

I knew Ian during my teenage years, he was a good friend, and sadly when he joined the police we lost touch.

I hope his children remember that his dad was such a happy caring person, who loved them lots.

Rest in Peace Ian


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Richard says...
10:40am Thu 12 Jun 08

I knew Ian from Bruche training centre in 97, we were in the same class. I also knew Ian socially back then. He really was a great bloke. Thoughts are with all his family at this very sad time.

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Sher Ali Miah says...
11:08am Thu 12 Jun 08

My thoughts and condolences are for his wife, children, and the rest of his family and friends. This must be terrible time for his family and his friends. This sort of things must not be happening in this great country of ours. I do believe that training needs to take place, but why were live amminations beeing used. I do hope that the inquries will find out where it went wrong and make sure that such NEVER takes place in this country. One needs to offer prayers for him and his family.

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Paul says...
2:19pm Thu 12 Jun 08

Thoughts and prayers at this sad time to all involved in this truly tragic accident.
God Bless you Ian.


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X says...
5:05pm Thu 12 Jun 08

i worked with Tez on the unit.
This country should be proud to have had such a dedicated man to serve it without fear or mallice.
i'm so proud to have known him and wish their were more brave cops like him, He would truely make you smile when ever he was around what a cracking laugh he was. we'll really miss you Tez.
my thoughts really go out to everyone this incident has touched especially his family, please respect there wishes and privacy.
such an honourable bloke. i hope his children always remember that Ian was always ready to put himself in harms way to protect others. (all it takes for evil to win is for good men to do nothing)
your fight is over now mate R.I.P

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