DEFENCE MEDIA RELEASE
Issued by Coordination and Public Affairs, Department of Defence, Canberra, ACT
Phone: 02 6265 3343, Fax: 02 62656946
CPA 117/08
Tuesday, 6 May 2008
LANCE CORPORAL JASON MARKS HONOURED
Lance Corporal Jason Marks, who was tragically killed in Afghanistan last week, was
honoured in a funeral service held at Holsworthy Barracks yesterday evening.
Family, friends and colleagues of Lance Corporal Marks came together to pay their
respects to the brave and dedicated soldier who will be remembered for his service
and sacrifice.
Dignitaries on hand to pay tribute to the Commando included the Hon. Kevin Rudd
MP, Prime Minister of Australia; the Hon. Dr Brendan Nelson MP, Leader of the
Opposition; the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon MP, Minister for Defence; and the Hon. Warren
Snowden MP, Minister for Defence Science and Personnel.
The Chief of Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston; the Chief of Army,
Lieutenant General Peter Leahy; Special Operations Commander Australia, Major
General Tim McOwan; and members of the 4th Battalion (Commando), The Royal
Australian Regiment were also present.
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said, “On behalf of the nation, I would like to extend our
heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Lance Corporal Jason
Marks. His professionalism, courage and loyalty were true expressions of the ANZAC
spirit”.
“I know that on this sad occasion, all Australians will remember and honour Jason,
who served his nation so proudly.”
As the service concluded, a bugler played The Last Post in tribute to the passing of
this true hero.
The family has urged the media to observe their request for privacy during this
difficult time.
Media note:
Vision has been fed to networks at Parliament House.
Media contact: Defence Media Liaison (02) 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664
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