The Funeral Of Sergeant Brett Till
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Government - Defence Press Release31st March 2009, 07:13pm - Views: 1019
 DEFENCE MEDIA RELEASE Issued by Coordination and Public Affairs, Department of Defence, Canberra, ACT Phone: 02 6265 3343, Fax: 02 62656946 CPA 118/09 Tuesday, 31 March 2009 THE FUNERAL OF SERGEANT BRETT TILL Family, friends and colleagues gathered today at Sydney’s Woronora Cemetery and Crematorium to pay their respects to Sergeant Brett Till, who was tragically killed in Afghanistan on 19 March 2009. The dedicated Explosive Ordinance Disposal Technician was remembered for his love of his family and for his service and sacrifice to the nation. Joining the family were the Hon Julia Gillard MP, Acting Prime Minister, representing the Hon Kevin Rudd MP, Prime Minister; The Hon Joel Fitzgibbon MP, Minister for Defence; Mr Scott Morrison MP, Member for Cook, representing the Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP, Leader of the Opposition; and the Hon Carmel Tebbutt MP, Deputy Premier of NSW, representing the Hon Nathan Rees MLA, Premier of NSW. The Chief of Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston; The Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Ken Gillespie; and the Special Operations Commander – Australia, Major General Tim McOwan were also present to pay their respects. The Minister for Defence, the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon, extended his deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sergeant Till on this sad occasion. “On behalf of the nation, I would like to offer our prayers and support to Brett’s wife, children, family, friends and colleagues. His dedication and professionalism were true expressions of the ANZAC spirit,” Mr Fitzgibbon said. “Sergeant Till was a patriotic Australian and a valued member of his regiment. He is owed a special debt of gratitude that can never fully be repaid. I know all Australians will remember and honour Brett’s sacrifice.” At the request of the family, media are requested to respect the family and their wishes for privacy during this difficult time. Media note: Vision Due to the late start of the proceedings, vision of the service will not be available until after 7.00pm via Channel 7 in Sydney. Please ring Mr Dane Svenson, Mob: 0411 203 579, to confirm these arrangements and timings. Photography Images of the service and further personal imagery of SGT Brett Till will be available from approximately 6:30pm from the Defence website Media contact: Defence Media Liaison: 02 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664 |
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