DEFENCE MEDIA RELEASE
Issued by Coordination and Public Affairs, Department of Defence, Canberra, ACT
Phone: 02 6265 3343, Fax: 02 62656946
CPA 095/09
Saturday, 21 March 2009
PERSONAL STATEMENT RELEASED ON BEHALF OF
BREE TILL, WIFE OF SERGEANT BRETT TILL
On Saturday the 5th of April 2008, Brett and I had the most extraordinary wedding. It was
beautiful – at the crack of dawn, new beginnings to a promised long life, together, forever and
ever. We still get excited to say he’s my husband and I’m his wifey! To receive the news
almost a year afterwards that my gorgeous has been killed was an experience that I still can’t
quite comprehend.
Brett was such a beautiful man. His smile would crack the frowns off a hundred faces. He
joined the ADF with the view that this was the best means to provide for his two beautiful
children. He was extremely grateful for the opportunities this path provided and committed
himself admirably to fulfilling his role at work and at home.
I need you to know, he was not a hateful, spiteful or revengeful man. He was good, humble
and honourable with unequivocal, uncomplicated intentions. So please, a request. Don’t use
my lovely’s death as a statistic or opportunity to push political agendas or argue the worth of
our soldiers’ role. Use it as a chance to meet a man, to praise a man who is perfect in so many
ways. Who has left me a gift which I will treasure, forever and ever.
If people wish to respect the memory of this great man... this brilliant father, this
compassionate son, this reliable mate, this wonderful loving husband... then do good things.
Speak and listen, don’t stomp or bicker. Smile, chilax and think about what is important and
what is trivial. And commit yourself to making choices that are right, not wrong. Simple.
Uncomplicated. Good.
To all the people who have sent their condolences, they are certainly heard and do help - I am
so glad that so many people got to meet the man I cherish so much, and we have an
opportunity to unite in his honour.
Brett, gorgeouso, I miss your cuddles, I know your there, I hear you, I feel you. Know that
your kids will be reminded everyday of the man you are. I guess I will have to change a
nappy after all.
Media Note:
The Department of Defence is releasing this statement on behalf of Bree Till, wife of
Sergeant Brett Till who was killed in Afghanistan on Thursday, 19 March 2009.
Bree has requested the family’s privacy be respected and advises they will not be
conducting any media interviews.
Media contact: Defence Media Liaison (02) 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664
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