Heart and Soul: Cherished mementoes of a top cop

Bronze medallion with the image of US President Johnson – presented on the occasion of his Asia-Pacific visit in 1966. Photos: Rafique Sher Mohamed

There was something special about the simple sliding glass door cabinet located in a prominent position in the hall of our home, after father had retired in 1969.

The contents were his personal memorabilia collected during his 35 years of service with the police force. They were not particularly lavish but every item was worth its weight in gold, worthy of display in a museum.