Policeman, 29, Tragically Dies at His Own Engagement Party, Leaving Pregnant Fiancée Heartbroken

A 29-year-old policeman died at his engagement party. Sadly, his nurse-fiancée watched him pass away. As the community mourned the tragic loss, the fiancée revealed her 14-week pregnancy.

Liam Trimmer, a senior policeman, and his fiancée, Lilly Watts, gathered their loved ones to announce their engagement. The party took place at their home in Fremantle, Western Australia. As the party was going on, Trimmer fell and cut a major artery in his neck. Despite the best efforts of the health workers, he passed away at the party, leaving his pregnant fiancée behind.

On Wednesday, Ms. Watts opened up about her pregnancy and said her fiancé was "truly excited to be a dad. I have never known a love like Liam's, and this heartbreak and emptiness are just so overwhelming. He will always be the love of my life, and our baby will know the wonderful man he was."

Lilly is a devoted Clinical Registered Nurse at Royal Perth Hospital. She now faces the challenge of being alone with a pregnancy and the unexpected loss of her partner. Lilly is nearly 14 weeks pregnant. She now has to raise a child without her partner and manage the financial responsibilities of homeownership.

To lend her a helping hand, the local military community has launched a GoFundMe campaign. While no sum of money can bring back Liam or ease the pain of his death, their goal is to lighten the heavy burden now resting on Lilly’s shoulders. The funds raised will give her the support she needs. It will cover counseling and daily expenses. It will also help her prepare for her baby's arrival.

Those who know her well attest that Lilly’s resilience and steadfast spirit have always defined her. Now, more than ever, she requires love and support.

"Let us come together as a community to rally around her in this time of need, offering whatever assistance we can to help her navigate the challenging road ahead," posted the community on their page, announcing the GoFundMe campaign.

Lilly mourns her loss and navigates the challenges of going through pregnancy without her fiancé. The community also mourns the loss of the senior policeman, Liam.

As previously reported on March 12, 2024:

Liam Trimmer was a future husband, a policeman, and a friend. He was preparing for his wedding with his fiancée, an Australian nurse named Lisa. The couple had organized an event to announce their engagement. They invited their loved ones to share a beautiful moment with them. Little did they know that such a joyful occasion would turn into a tragedy with one wrong move.

As the couple gathered with friends and family, things soon changed. The festivities turned into a nightmare when Trimmer fell and suffered a fatal injury to his neck. Despite the immediate efforts of those present to save him, their attempts were in vain.

"Everything was done to try and save him, but it wasn't to be, and I know everyone that was involved are really, really hurting. I think they wish they could just wake up from this nightmare," Commissioner Col Blanch said.

Liam Trimmer's journey to Australia began a decade ago when he moved from the UK. He was a graduate of the Joondalup Police Academy in 2013. He quickly made a name for himself as a committed officer with a passion for community service.

His move to Kalgoorlie in 2017 marked a new chapter in his life. He became a beloved member of the local rugby team and joined the ranks of the Gang Crime Squad and the tactical response group.

Commissioner Blanch described him as an "extraordinary officer" who "loved helping the community." Trimmer's death is not just a personal tragedy to his loved ones. It is also a significant loss for Western Australian policing.

"A very, very confident, capable young man with his whole life ahead of him, and that's how sad this is," Blanch said. The police union, represented by Paul Gale, paid tribute to Trimmer. They highlighted the profound impact his loss has had on the "Blue family."

"Every time a death occurs for a police officer, it doesn't matter how, it really does rock the core," Gale said. In response to this tragedy, the welfare division has mobilized to help those affected. They are also preparing a report for the coroner.

Beyond the uniform, Liam was remembered by friends as a beacon of skill and humor. His passion and dedication to his role were unmatched, leaving a void that will be hard to fill.

"In my opinion, society can ill afford to lose guys like Liam...those who have the courage to charge into the furnace on a daily basis, dealing with the 'heavy duty' side of policing," his friend and coworker posted online.

The police community and his loved ones reel from this huge loss. However, the legacy of Senior Constable Liam Trimmer will stay on. He lived to serve others, with the courage to face the challenging parts of policing head-on.