DEFENCE MEDIA RELEASE
Issued by Ministerial Support and Public Affairs, Department of Defence, Canberra, ACT
Phone: 02 6127 1999, Fax: 02 6265 1545
MSPA 371/10
Saturday, 22 August 2010
Statement from the family of Private Tomas Dale
This statement is released on behalf of Private Tomas Dale’s parents, father David
and mother Karen, and brothers, Sam and Joe. Private Dale and Private Grant Kirby
were tragically killed in action when an Improvised Explosive Device was detonated
while they were on patrol in Afghanistan.
Tomas loved the Army and it was all he wanted to do from an early age. He knew the
risks from going overseas but he was willing to take that risk for the cause he believed
in.
Tomas loved his family, brothers and girlfriend and we all loved him very much and
are very proud of him.
Tomas was a great bloke and will never be forgotten. His brothers Sam and Joe will
greatly miss him.
Tomas would want his colleagues to keep fighting the cause and hope they come
home safely. His mates meant everything to him.
Media note:
Private Dale’s family has requested that media respect their privacy at this time. They
will not be conducting media interviews.
Media contact: Defence Media Liaison: (02) 6127 1999 or 0408 498 664
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