Dennis James BASS

AKA Sam BASS

Late of Nelson Bay, NSW

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 105

NSW Police Cadet # 1923

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 11765

Service: From 24 February 1964 to ? ? 1985 ( Resigned ) = ? years Service

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy, as Police Cadet, on Monday 24 February 1964 ( aged 17 years, 2 months, 15 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 9 December 1965 ( aged 19 years )

Constable – appointed 9 December 1966

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )

Senior Constable – appointed 9 December 1974

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Does NOT Appear in the 1985 ‘ Stud Book ‘

Final Rank = Detective Sergeant ?/Class

Stations: ?, Bankstown ( 19 Division )( about 18 months ), South District ( 1968 ), ‘ D ‘ District ( 1969 ), Crookwell ( GDs ), Brewarrina ( 3 years ), Liverpool ( 22 Division )( ‘A’ List )( old Police Stn in Moore St ), 21 Division ( about 1972 ), Ashfield Detectives, Petersham Detective, Vice Squad – C.I.B., Randwick Detective – Resignation ( 1985 )

After resigning, he worked for the Egg Corporation and later as a Manager of a Country Club.

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: ?

Awards: National Medal – granted 15 April 1981 ( Det SenCon )

Born: Monday 9 December 1946

Died on: Sunday 22 August 2021

Age: 74 years, 8 months, 13 days

Cause: Depression – Suicide – Hanging

Event location: Home, Nelson Bay, NSW

Event date: Sunday 22 August 2021

Funeral date: ? ? ? TBA

Funeral location: ? TBA

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Funeral Parlour: France Family Funerals, Nelson Bay, NSW 02 4981 4488

Buried at: Cremated. Ashes to be scattered at Shoal Bay, NSW

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( August 2021 )

DENNIS is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO

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May they forever Rest In Peace

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Dave DURANT, Frank BROWN, Sam BASS ( Dennis BASS ), Keith BYRNES, Noel PARKINSON, John CLARKE — ( L – R )
Dave **DURANT**, Frank **BROWN**, Sam **BASS**, Keith **BYRNES**, Noel **PARKINSON**, John **CLARKE**

In 2014 this group celebrated their 50th anniversary although no longer teenagers and perhaps not so handsome. The photo is of the 50th anniversary. Back row left to right: Phil Martin, Neil Anderson, Geoff Towner, Maurie Green, Greg Parker, Ron Nunn and Col Irwin. Front row left to right: Geoff Wormleaton, Clive Steirn, Warren Chambers, Rudy Hereth and Sam Bass. *** Local Caption *** ( L - R ) In 2014 this group celebrated their 50th anniversary although no longer teenagers and perhaps not so handsome. The photo is of the 50th anniversary. Back row left to right: Phil Martin, Neil Anderson, Geoff Towner, Maurie Green, Greg Parker, Ron Nunn and Col Irwin. Front row left to right: Geoff Wormleaton, Clive Steirn, Warren Chambers, Rudy Hereth and Sam Bass. — In 2014 this group, from Class 105, celebrated their 50th anniversary although no longer teenagers and perhaps not so handsome. The photo is of the 50th anniversary.
Back row left to right:
Phil **Martin**, Neil **Anderson**, Geoff **Towner**, Maurie **Green**, Greg **Parker**, Ron Nunn and Col **Irwin**.
Front row left to right:
Geoff **Wormleaton**, Clive **Steirn**, Warren **Chambers**, Rudy **Hereth** and Sam **Bass**.

Class 105 - December 1965, Redfern Police Academy — Class 105 of December 1965
Redfern Police Academy

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24 August 2021

Hi everyone,

Sam Bass was my father. I just wanted to make a quick post to let everyone know of his passing and how much this group meant to him.

Last Sunday dad lost a battle he had been fighting and took his own life.

Anyone that knew Dad knew him as a lovable goofball with a giant heart that would give you the shirt of his own back.

Unfortunately, now one of the most beautiful and helpful human beings I’ve had the pleasure of knowing didn’t reach out for help when he needed it most.

My sister and I both served, and along with everyone in this group I’m sure we’ve all had more than our fair share of Friends lost to mental illness. I can tell you nothing I’ve experienced yet hits you quite like when it’s your father.

It’s ok to not be ok.

Please, please, please ask your mates how they’re doing, know YOU ARE NOT ALONE, and reach out to someone when you need.

Given the current circumstances we won’t be holding a funeral as such. Rather Sam will be cremated and once life is a bit less COVID crazy we scatter his ashes in Shoal Bay some time next year. Anyone is welcome.

Thanks to everyone in this group for allowing me to post and know that he loved you all and was on here multiple times a day.

Please feel free to send me a message on here if you feel you need and I’ll let everyone know more about the final goodbye when we do.

Regards

Mike Bass

BASS
Dennis James

BASS, Dennis James Of Nelson Bay
22 August 2021. Aged 74 years.

Beloved husband of Julie.

Dearly loved father of his children and

cherished poppy of his grandchildren.

”Missing You Every Day”

Dennis James BASS Death Notice – | Port Stephens Examiner

One Comment

Linda Homes says:

28/08/2021 at 5:36 pm

Hello Mike Bass.

I knew your father, as he came every morning to Nice Cafe for his coffee with a group of friends.
I called them the Four Musketeers.

Your father, Sam, was a true gentleman, and at times, absolutely cheeky and enjoyed speaking to me in “Double Entendre. He was a character, on it’s own.

When I heard of his passing, I was devasted, as I lost a true friend and a mentor.

Time heals everything- but for me, there will be a special place for him, during my lifetime.

He had a beautful soul.

Rest in peace, dear Sam- the Four Musketeers” will never be the same again.

Dennis James BASS