Ross Meurant: Speech at the funeral of Pat Vesey

Excuse my referring to script. I usually speak from the cuff but there are a couple of points where I need to be specific.

To the family of Pat Vesey – I extend my genuine condolences.

I emphasise “genuine” for once upon a time, Mr Vesey and I were adversaries.

Family of Pat Vesey, you know me not. But some may recall the constable-on-CIB trial - as one of the Scene Detectives - at the homicide site of Jeanette and Harvey Crewe, Pukekawa, June 1970.