Wieambilla shooting victim Alan Dare awarded Queensland Police bravery medal

Queensland Police will recognise the selfless actions of Wieambilla man Alan Dare with a bravery medal this weekend, three months after he was gunned down in a shooting that stunned the nation.

Wieambilla hero Alan Dare will be honoured with a posthumous bravery medal this weekend, three months after he was gunned down alongside two Western Downs police officers.

Mr Dare was tragically shot and killed in Wieambilla on December 12, after going to investigate and offer help after hearing strange noises coming from a neighbour’s property.

The longtime Wieambilla resident was murdered alongside Constables Rachel McCrow, 29, and Matthew Arnold, 26 by crazed trio Nathaniel, Stacey and Gareth Train.

Queensland Police will hold a ceremony at Chinchilla Botanical Gardens at 1pm Saturday to honour Mr Dare’s selfless actions in the face of danger, and present his family with a posthumous Bravery Medal.

The medal reflects the high regard for the hero’s actions and offers public acknowledgment of his sacrifice.

Facebook image of Alan Dare who died in a shooting at Wieambilla

Queensland Police Service Assistant Commissioner Charysse Pond APM will attend to present the award.

A Queensland Police spokesman said although the medal usually acknowledges outstanding officers, it could also be awarded to civilians who carry out acts of bravery similar to those performed by police.

It is the highest level medal that Queensland Police can award to a civilian.

Mr Dare’s son Corey Richards spoke out about his father’s bravery saying late last year, saying “it wasn’t out of ordinary” for his dad to check on neighbours and help control fires in the community.

“He would always make sure he was there to help people,” Mr Richards said.