15498WRIGHTWilliamHarold         3-Feb-36                    70.46

WRIGHT, William Harold (Billy).
R.A.E.M.E. 15498
Late of Rosslea. All Relatives and Friends of the late
WILLIAM HAROLD (BILLY) WRIGHT are respectfully
invited to attend his FUNERAL SERVICE which will
commence at 10.00 a.m WEDNESDAY MORNING 5th
JULY, 2006 at the Lakes Chapel, Morleys Funeral
Home, Cnr. Hugh Street and Martinez Avenue,
Townsville.
NO CORTEGE

03 July 2006

445700EGLINTONBernardArthur   23-Jan-49                  57.48

EGLINTON. _
THE RELATIVES and FRIENDS
of Mr. BERNARD (Bernie)
EGLINTON, A.P.M., J.P. are
invited to attend the Requiem
Mass to celebrate his life which
will be conducted on TUESDAY,
July 4, 2006, in its ENTIRETY at
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic
Church, Mann Street, Mount
Barker, at 10.30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, a donation in
memory of Bernie to the Cancer
Council of SA, P.O. Box 929,
Unley SA 5061, would be
appreciated.
CHARLES BERRY & SON
Accredited Member Australian
Funeral Directors Association
198-204 Magill Road
Norwood 8332 2088

01 July 2006

EGLINTON, Bernard
Arthur. _
In remembrance of our late
Member, deceased June 28,
2006.
LEST WE FORGET

04 July 2006

EGLINTON, Bernard.
A.P.M., J.P. (Bernie). _
Vietnam, S.A. Police, former
Mayor Mt. Barker Council.
The attention of members is
drawn to the sad passing of our
esteemed member and good
friend. Sincere condolences to
Monica and family.
Mt. Barker R.S.L.
"Lest we Forget"
Please refer to Funeral Notice,
Monday, July 3, 2006.

04 July 2006

EGLINTON, Bernie. _
Dearly loved cousin of Denise
and Bob Crawford and family.
Will always be remembered.
Rest in peace Bernie.

04 July 2006

EGLINTON, Bernard
Arthur (Bernie)
A.P.M., J.P. _
Passed away peacefully on
Wednesday, June 28, 2006.
Aged 57 years
Dearly loved husband of
Monica and much loved
and gratefully respected
father of Giselle and Philip
loved father-in-law of Chris
and papa of Lachlan
``As I traverse through the
wonderful voyage of life
I feel your presence all around
Bernies family wish to pass on
their grateful thanks to the
specialists who looked after
Bernie and also to the staff of
the Stirling District Hospital for
their care shown.

01 July 2006

3410981DURANTStephenAnthony            18-Nov-40                  65.67

DURANT, Stephen Anthony. 3410981.
18/11/40 ~ 01/07/06.
Ex 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Battalions, 2RTB, 7MD and
Northern Territory Supreme Court. Suddenly after short
illness. Most dearly loved and loving Husband of 41
years to Marilyn, dearly loved and loving Father of
Nicole, Sam, Monique and Mouse. Adored and doting
Pop of Steevi and Rikki, Hannah and Rhanii and
Melissa, and his precious little Grandson Tomas. Loved
and respected Father-in-law of Ken and Kris. Loved
Brother of Ita, Anne, Terry, Denise, Cathy, Sue,
Heather and Patrick.
How can I live without you Steph
I will love you forever.
Love Marilyn.
All Relatives and Friends of the late STEPHEN
ANTHONY DURANT are respectfully invited to attend
his FUNERAL SERVICE which will commence at 1.00
p.m. FRIDAY AFTERNOON, 7th JULY, 2006 at the
Lakes Chapel, Morleys Funeral Home, Cnr Hugh Street
and Martinez Avenue, Townsville. The cortege will
proceed to the Belgian Gardens Lawn Cemetery.
No Flowers by Request
donations to
LEGACY
P.O. Box 435, Hermit Park Qld 4812
Returned & Services League of Australia (Qld.
Branch) Townsville Sub Branch
Members of the above are respectfully invited to attend
the Funeral Service of their late Comrade-in-Arms
STEPHEN ANTHONY DURANT 3410981 which will
commence as above.
John McCann
Secretary
T.P.I. Association (North Qld.)
Members of the above are respectfully invited to attend
the Funeral Service of their late Comrade-in-Arms
STEPHEN ANTHONY DURANT 3410981 which will
commence as above.
John Holthouse
Secretary.

05 July 2006

12206RAAFWALLISNevilleColin   21-Jan-30                  76.51

From: Nick Quigley [mailto:nickq@cqnet.com.au]
Sent: Monday, 3 July 2006 10:19 PM
To: Terry Fogarty
Subject: Funeral Service - 12206
Importance: High

Terry anotherone, this is not a good year

Cheers Nick

----- Original Message -----

From: Secretary VVAA QLD

Sent: Monday, July 03, 2006 6:15 PM

Subject: Funeral Service

Ladies and Gentlemen

For information, another Veteran has passed away.

Yours sincerely

Peter Thorne
State Secretary
VVAA (Qld Branch) Inc.
79 Narangba Road KALLANGUR QLD 4503
Phone: 07-3285 2306
'Once victims, now achievers.'

http://www.vvaaqueensland.asn.au/index.html

----- Original Message -----

From: VVAA Sunshine Coast

To: 

Sent: Monday, July 03, 2006 3:31 PM

Subject: Funeral Service

Hi Folk,

Saddly Nev Wallis passed away suddenly on the weekend. He is a member of our Sub Branch and was in the RAAF serving with 9 Sqn. His funeral service is being held at Gregson Weight Caloundra 5 Gregson Place ( near the new Courthouse) at 1300hrs on Thursday 6th July 2006 for those wishing to attend.

Cheers, Mario-n-Mal

12206RAAFWALLISNevilleColin   21-Jan-30                  76.50

WALLIS, Nev MBE. Late of Currimundi. Passed away suddenly at Caloundra on 2 July 2006, aged 76 years.
Beloved Husband of Jan. Much loved Father of David, Philip, Terri and their families. Cherished Grandfather of Natalie, Gemma, Ryan, Brodee, Tifonee, Bridget, Maeve and Brianna.
Family and friends are invited to attend Nev`s service at Gregson and Weight`s Chapel, 5 Gregson Place Caloundra on Thursday 6 July 2006 commencing at 1.00pm.
Donations to Veterans Affairs appreciated.
Gregson and Weight - Caloundra - 07 5491 1559

04 July 2006

From: Diane Dirou [mailto:dirouville@iinet.net.au]
Sent: Sunday, 30 July 2006 11:39 AM
To: Fogarty, Terry
Subject: NEVILLE COLIN WALLIS

Hello Terry,

This is correct.  A couple of the fellow went to the funeral.


12206RAAFWALLISNevilleColin   21-Jan-30                  76.50

 

WALLIS, Nev MBE. Late of Currimundi. Passed away suddenly at Caloundra on 2 July 2006, aged 76 years.
Beloved Husband of Jan. Much loved Father of David, Philip, Terri and their families. Cherished Grandfather of Natalie, Gemma, Ryan, Brodee, Tifonee, Bridget, Maeve and Brianna.
Family and friends are invited to attend Nev`s service at Gregson and Weight`s Chapel, 5 Gregson Place Caloundra on Thursday 6 July 2006 commencing at 1.00pm.
Donations to Veterans Affairs appreciated.
Gregson and Weight - Caloundra - 07 5491 1559


04 July 200

113665RAAFROSSJohnKnox        16-Dec-47                 58.59

From: Diane Dirou [mailto:dirouville@iinet.net.au]
Sent: Wednesday, 5 July 2006 6:53 PM
To: Bonett, Stu; Dobell, Bill; Fogarty, Terry; Ted McEVOY
Subject:

Ross, John Knox "Rosco

Passed away peacefully in St Vincents Private Hospital
5Th July 2006

Best husband, father, father-in-law and friend to his wife Roslyn, son Greg, daughter Megan and daughter-in-law Gabby.

Aged 58 years

"Fly straight; Fly true"....
We will love you always.

Johns' family warmly invite relatives and friends to his funeral service to be held Monday 10th July 2006 in the Greenway Chapel, 460 Avoca Drive, Green Point commencing at 12noon.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit.

1753RAAFSHEARERJohnRaymond        20-Nov-1926             79.68

SHEARER,
John Raymond (Ray), ex
RAAF A1753, 2 Sqn, of Booval,
Ipswich.
Died peacefully 4th July, 2006.
Beloved Husband of Eileen, loved
Father and Father-in-law of
Lorraine and Liam (decd) Wilson,
Jo Shearer, Rosemary and Phil
Czislowski, Sandy Shearer and
Mick Geissler, Trish and Bruce
Shelton and adored Poppy of
Chanel, John, Amanda, Catherine,
Elizabeth, Olivia, Isobel, Matthew,
James and Andrew.
Relatives and Friends are
respectfully invited to attend a
Requiem Mass celebrating Rays
Life to be held at 10 a.m. Monday
10.07.2006, in the Sacred Heart
Catholic Church, Cothill Road,
Booval, Ipswich, followed by
Interment in the Warrill Park
Lawn Cemetery.
LEN RUSSELL - IPSWICH
Phone 3812 3122
100% Australian _ Family Owned

06 July 2006

6948WALLACEKevinJohn  4-Dec-35                    70.65

From: FrontPage_Form_Mailer@tripod.com [mailto:FrontPage_Form_Mailer@tripod.com]
Sent: Monday, 10 July 2006 12:46 PM
To: fogartyt@bigpond.net.au
Subject: Death of Vietnam Veteran

Army: Yes
Navy:
RAAF:
Number: 6948
Rank: WO1
Forenames: Kevin John
Surname: Wallace
BirthDate: 4 Dec 1935
DateDeath: 10 July 2006
AgeDeath: 70
CauseDeath:
UnitDesc: AATTV
FromDate: 1966
ToDate: 1966
YourName: Paul Asbury
YourEmail: pasbury@gmail.com
RelationshipDeceased: friend
Submit: Submit
Remote Name: 10.124.131.247
Remote User: -
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; InfoPath.1)
Date: 09-Jul-2006
Time: 10:46 PM

Comments

Johnno died this morning at 0900hrs at Noosa Hospital. A merciful release. Funeral on Thursday 13 July at 1400hrs at Drysdales Funerals, Noosa Cooroy Rd, Tewantin. Notice will be in Courier Mail on Wednesday 12th.

ContactDetails

07-5455 3646

From: Paul Asbury [mailto:pasbury@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, 11 July 2006 10:50 AM
To: Terry Fogarty
Subject: RE: Death of Vietnam Veteran 6948 Kevin John WALLACE

Terry,
A copy of the funeral notice from today's Sunshine Coast Daily at
http://www.localclassifieds.com.au/search.php?action=browse&pillar=5&category=5017&location=12&keywords=Wallace&mod =

WALLACE - Kevin John (Johnno) 6948, late of Doonan - Weyba Downs. Passed away at Noosa Hospital on 10th July 2006 after a long battle with cancer. AGED 70 YEARS. Loved Husband of Janet. Father of Kelly (Dec'd) and Carrie. Dad to Ben and a Stepfather to Chris and Jeff and a loving Grandfather. Relatives and Friends of Johnno and Family are respectfully invited to attend His Funeral Service to be held at the Drysdale Chapel, Noosa-Cooroy Road, Tewantin at 2.00pm on Thursday 13th July 2006. Donations to the R.S.L. Welfare Fund appreciated. MEDALS TO BE WORN.
Location: Sunshine Coast | Published Date: 11 Jul 2006
Email

Regards,
Paul

WALLACE,
Kevin John (Johnno)
6948, late of Doonan - Weyba
Downs. Passed away at Noosa
Hospital on 10th July, 2006, after a
long battle with cancer.
Aged 70 Years
Loved Husband of Janet, Father of
Kelly (decd) and Carrie, Dad to Ben
and a Stepfather to Chris and Jeff
and a loving Grandfather.
Relatives and Friends of Johnno
and Family are respectfully invited
to attend his Funeral Service to be
held at the Drysdale Chapel,
Noosa-Cooroy Road, Tewantin,
commencing at 2 p.m., Thursday,
13th July, 2006. Donations to the
R.S.L. Welfare Fund appreciated.
Medals to be worn.
DRYSDALE FUNERALS
Sunshine Coast Ph: (07) 5449 9383

12 July 2006

WALLACE,
Kevin John (Johnno)
MID.
Members of the AATTV Assoc., are
invited to attend the Funeral of
their late Member, Kevin John
(Johnno) Wallace, MID, to be held
as per Family Notice. Medals to be
worn, by request of the President.

12 July 2006

240195CASSIDYAlbertPeter          29-Jul-24                    82.00

From: FrontPage_Form_Mailer@tripod.com [mailto:FrontPage_Form_Mailer@tripod.com]
Sent: Monday, 10 July 2006 5:49 PM
To: fogartyt@bigpond.net.au
Subject: Death of Vietnam Veteran

Army:
Navy:
RAAF:
Number: 240195
Rank: Maj.
Forenames: Albert (Bert) Peter
Surname: Cassidy
BirthDate: x x 1924
DateDeath: 08.07.2006
AgeDeath: 81
CauseDeath:
UnitDesc:
FromDate:
ToDate:
YourName: Charles Stewart
YourEmail: stewartc@q-net.net.au
RelationshipDeceased: informant
Submit: Submit
Remote Name: 10.124.131.251
Remote User: -
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; FunWebProducts; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: 10-Jul-2006
Time: 03:48 AM

Comments

240195Cassidy Albert (Bert) Peter, Maj. (Retd) We regret to inform members of the passing of Bert in his 82nd year on Saturday 8th July 2006. Bert was a former 2IC (RXO) of SAS 1970-73, he also served with 1RWAR. He saw active service in Malaya and in Vietnam 1966-67 with 5 RAR and HQ AFV His funeral shall take place at 1200 Hrs on Thursday 13th July at Fremantle Crematorium Chapel. Bert is survived by Mary (Sue) and their son Glen

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43554EDMONDSRobertJames     8-Dec-45                    60.63

EDMONDS. _
The Funeral of Mr Robert James
Edmonds will arrive at the
Altona Memorial Park
Crematorium, Dohertys Rd
North Altona on THURSDAY
(July 13, 2006), for a Service to
commence at 3 p.m.

11 July 2006

EDMONDS. _ Robert.
We pay tribute to a former
Premiership Coach, Life Mem
ber and legend of Reservoir
Lakeside Football Club and the
Diamond Valley Football
League. Deepest condolences
to the Edmonds family.
_ Committee and Players, West
Preston Lakeside Football Club.

06 July 2006

EDMONDS. _ Bob
Macleod Football Club mourns
the loss of its former star player
and legend of the Diamond
Valley Football League. Deepest
sympathy to the Edmonds
family.

05 July 2006

EDMONDS. _ Robert James,
passed away peacefully on July
10, 2006. Aged 60 years.
Loved father and father-in-law
of Chris and Joscelyn, Fiona and
Brendan. Loved Grandpa of
Thomas and Lucas, Darci and
Georgia.
Even though we havent spent
much time together over the
years you are always in our
hearts.
You can now rest in peace

11 July 2006

EDMONDS. _ Robert James,
passed away peacefully July 10,
2006, aged 60 years.
Served in Vietnam
Loved father of Chris and
Joscelyn, Fiona and Brendan.
Loved grandpa of Thomas and
Lucas.
Rest in Peace

11 July 2006

EDMONDS. _ Bob.
Deepest sympathy to Angelika
and family. Bob will be sadly
missed by all his colleagues at
Leos Fine Food and Wine,
Heidelberg.

06 July 2006

EDMONDS. _ Robert.
Bobbie, will miss the footy and
our talks together. Rest in
peace mate. _ Budgie.

06 July 2006

EDMONDS. _ Robert.
On behalf of Diamond Creek
Football Club, our sympathy
goes out to Angelika and family
on the passing of Robert, our
former coach. Our thoughts are
with you.

06 July 2006

EDMONDS. _ Bob.
For more than 35 years we were
blessed to have a wonderful
mate and friend. We loved you
dearly and the times we shared
will be with us forever.
To Angie, Kylie, Mallory, Tracey
and Rohan our thoughts and
love are with you. Till we meet
again, have that slab waiting.
_ Haydn, Julie, Nicole and
Paul Hughes.

05 July 2006

EDMONDS. _ Robert.
We send our deepest sympathy
to Angie, Rohan, Tracey and
family. Our thoughts are with
you in this time of sadness.
_ Kelvin, Debbie and Jack Wood

05 July 2006

EDMONDS. _ Robert.
Deepest sympathy to Angelika
and family. We remember
Bobby, a great friend, player
and life member. An innings
well played.
_ The Committee, Players
and Supporters of
the Ivanhoe Cricket Club

05 July 2006

EDMONDS. _ Robert.
We will always have fond
memories of a much loved uncle,
Godfather and friend.
Love to Ang. _ Robyn, Jeff,
Chris and Breanna.

05 July 2006

EDMONDS. _ Robert.
Deepest sympathy to Angelika
and family on your sad loss.
A true friend. Will be sadly
missed. _ Staff, Members and
Committee of Heidelberg RSL.

05 July 2006

EDMONDS. _ Robert.
Rohan, Tracey, Mallory, Kylie,
Angelika and families, our
deepest sympathy to you all,
we are thinking of you at this
time of sadness.
Love _ Prue and Trav.

05 July 2006

12865SCAFEGodfreyWilliam         2-Oct-29                     76.83

SCAFE,
Godfrey William (Bill) late
of Sunshine Coast.
Dearly loved Husband of Shirley
(decd), loved Dad and Poppy of
Christine and Greg, Sandra and
George, Michael, Wayne and
Donna, and their Families.
Relatives and Friends are
respectfully invited to attend Bills
Funeral Service to be held in the
Garden Chapel Albany Creek
Crematorium, Albany Creek Road,
Bridgeman Downs, on Wednesday,
12th July, 2006, at 12.30 p.m.
SIMPLICITY FUNERALS
Kedron _ 3357 2073

11 July 2006

4721144COLLISEPeterFrancis     18-Nov-48                  57.69

From: Bill Dobell [mailto:bill.dobell@bigpond.com]
Sent: Wednesday, 12 July 2006 1:22 PM
To: Bill Dobell
Subject: FW: today's Qld Times

Terry

See below.

Bill Dobell

Veterans' pensions don't cost

They contribute to the economy

 My veteran information

From: P Collise [mailto:pcollise@bigpond.net.au]
Sent: Wednesday, 12 July 2006 12:36 PM
To: bill.dobell@bigpond.com
Subject: Re: today's Qld Times

Good morning Bill

My name is Vanessa Canniford, and I am Peter Collise's daughter. I would like to let you know that Dad passed away peacefully on Saturday 8th July. I am not sure if you are aware or not, but I am only just getting to his emails today. Can you please ensure that any future correspondence about or to Dad, is re-directed to my email address of vranc@bigpond.com

Regards

Vanessa Canniford

430357STANDENHaroldBrian       30-May-29                 77.18

STANDEN,
Harold Brian (Hal) of
West Chermside, passed away
suddenly Saturday, 8th July, 2006,
at home.
Relatives and Friends of Hal are
invited to attend a Celebration of
his life to be held at the Pinnaroo
Chapel, Graham Road, Bridgeman
Downs, on Monday, 17th July,
2006, commencing at 2 p.m.
ANTON BROWN FUNERALS
100% Queensland Family Owned
Aspley _ 3863 4000

15 July 2006

STANDEN,
Harold Brian, 430357
405 Sig Regt. Members of the
Kedron-Wavell RSL are advised of
the Death of their late Member.

15 July 2006

14522RILEYPeterJoseph    31-Jan-39                  67.51

RILEY,
Peter Joseph, late of
Moorooka, passed away peacefully
Monday 17th July, 2006, aged 67
years. Beloved Husband of
Marlene. Loved and loving Father
and Father-in-law of Christine,
Debra, Kathryn and Brian,
Michael, David and Christine.
Grandad to Samuel, Sarah and
Kaitlyn.
Family and Friends are invited to
attend a Celebration of Peters life
which will be held in the Mt Gravatt
Cemetery Chapel, Mains Road, Mt
Gravatt, at 10 a.m. Friday 21st
July, 2006, followed by his Burial
in the Anzac Lawn Cemetery.
ANTON BROWN FUNERALS
100% Queensland Family Owned
Woolloongabba _ 3217 3088

19 July 2006

RILEY,
Peter Joseph. 14522 Sgt
6RAR. The President of the
Sherwood Services Club and The
President of the Sherwood/
Indooroopilly RSL (Sub-branch)
invites Members to attend the
Service for Peter as per Family
Notice.

19 July 2006

47545GURNERColinMarshall         26-Dec-19                 86.63

GURNER, Colin Marshall
AO, CBE, ED, QHP
Major General.
A Military Funeral Service for Major
General Colin Marshall Gurner, will
be held in its entirety at the Toorak
Uniting Church, 603 Toorak Road,
Toorak, on Wednesday, 26th July,
2006, commencing at 2 p.m.
A Private Cremation will follow.
In lieu of floral tributes, donations to
The Salvation Army would be
appreciated. Envelopes will be
available at the church.
Le Pine Funeral Services
Kew East (03) 9859 9431
Member A.F.D.A.

21 July 2006

1200468STOKESRichardHerbert  12-Nov-43                  62.74

From: Nick Quigley [mailto:nickq@cqnet.com.au]
Sent: Friday, 21 July 2006 12:20 PM
To: Terry Fogarty
Subject: deceased vietnam vet Richard Stokes

 Terry I had a call from this mans sister to get him on to our Memorial.  So I thought I'd send you it for the records.  The year 2005 is correct

Cheers Nick

RICHARD HERBERT STOKES (CPL)

ARMY NO 1200468   RAEME 102 FIELD WORKSHOPS

DATE OF ENLISTMENT  9.2.65 

DATE OF DISCHARGE  8.2.71  

Date of Birth 12 Nov 1943

Died  at the Mater Hospital Yeppoon on Tuesday 19th July 2005 at approx 1930hrs from Cancer

11225SHEEHANMartinLogan        22-Mar-26                  80.40

SHEEHAN,
Martin Logan, Colonel
(Retired).
A Military Funeral Service will be
held for Colonel Martin Logan
Sheehan, QX 1225 RAAOC.
22.3.1926 - 21.07.2006
Late of Boondall, Queensland.
Beloved Husband of Claire, eldest
Son of Pat and Maggie (decd).
Brother of Helen and Gerard, twin
Brother of little Pat (decd). Loving
Father of Narelle, Marilyn, Geoff,
Trevor, Chris and Nick. Father-in-
law of Stuart, Karyn, Sue, Kathy
and Maria. Much loved Grandpa of
Simon (decd), Lynton, David,
William, Andrew, Nicholas and
Luca and his Princesses Cassie,
Sonya, Kylie, Amanda, Danielle,
Laura and Edie.
Family and Friends are invited to
share in celebrating Martins life. A
Rosary will be recited on
Wednesday, 26th July, at 6.30 p.m.
in the Kate Mary Chapel, 53
Brookes Street, Bowen Hills.
A Requiem Mass with Military
Honours will be held at Corpus
Christi Catholic Church, Bage
Street, Nundah on Thursday, 27th
July, 2006.
Please assemble outside the church
at 10.30 a.m.
Medals to be worn.
A private Cremation will follow.
"We will remember forever
a life well lived"
K.M. SMITH FUNERALS
Bowen Hills - Ph. 3252 2031
An Australian Family Company

25 July 2006

3796033SQUILLACIOTIFrank                    21-Feb-48                  58.47

From: FrontPage_Form_Mailer@tripod.com [mailto:FrontPage_Form_Mailer@tripod.com]
Sent: Monday, 24 July 2006 2:44 PM
To: fogartyt@bigpond.net.au
Subject: Death of Vietnam Veteran

Army: Yes
Navy:
RAAF:
Number: 3796033
Rank:
Forenames: Frank
Surname: SQUILLACIOTI
BirthDate:
DateDeath: 20/07/2006
AgeDeath: 58
CauseDeath:
UnitDesc:
FromDate:
ToDate:
YourName: Barry Minster
YourEmail: vinmin@bigpond.net.au
RelationshipDeceased:
Submit: Submit
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Comments

SQUILLACIOTI. _ Frank. 3796033, 7 RAR SVN 1970 The President and Members of the VVAA Melton Sub-Branch regret the passing of their esteemed member on July 20, 2006. A great mate to all who passed his way. Our deepest sympathy to Carmel and family. Lest We Forget 24 July 20

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From: FrontPage_Form_Mailer@tripod.com [mailto:FrontPage_Form_Mailer@tripod.com]
Sent: Tuesday, 25 July 2006 11:07 AM
To: fogartyt@bigpond.net.au
Subject: Death of Vietnam Veteran

Army: Yes
Navy:
RAAF:
Number: 3796033
Rank:
Forenames: Frank
Surname: SQUILLACIOTI
BirthDate: 1948
DateDeath: 20th July 2006
AgeDeath: 58 yrs
CauseDeath:
UnitDesc: 7RAR
FromDate: 16/2/70
ToDate: 2/12/70
YourName: John H
YourEmail: joga@austanet.com.au
RelationshipDeceased: None
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Date: 24-Jul-2006
Time: 09:06 PM

Comments

SOURCE: FAMILY,FRIENDS,VVAA [MELTON VIC] FUNERAL 25 JULY 06, StPeters, Ballarat Rd, Deer Park, VIC. 0930 Tuesday July 25th

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As on file

17871HEFFERNANMichaelJohn   11-Jun-44                   62.17

War veteran shoots himself dead

By Catherine Best

27-07-2006

From: AAP

A VIETNAM Veteran died after shooting himself in the head at a Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) office in Melbourne today.

Michael John Heffernan, of Lara, southwest of Melbourne, died at the La Trobe Street DVA office about 1pm (AEST).

Veterans' Affairs Minister Bruce Billson today issued a statement, saying he died in "an apparent act of self harm".

Police declined to comment.

Victorian Vietnam Veterans' Association of Australia president Bob Elworthy said the death was a tragedy and the association was lending its support to Mr Heffernan's family.

He declined to comment on the circumstances of the man's death.

"It's an absolute tragedy, tragedy for the veteran, tragedy for his family, the veteran community and the DVA staff who witnessed his self harm, it's just numbing," Mr Elworthy said.

From: Barry Minster [mailto:vinmin@bigpond.net.au]
Sent: Friday, 28 July 2006 12:32 PM
To: fogartyt@bigpond.net.au
Subject: heffernan

Hi Terry

Our deceased brother was an infantryman = 4RAR

Reported in Melbourne Herald Sun.

Office workers watch veteran shoot himself

From:

BY Neil Wilson, Mark Buttler and Kate Rose

July 28, 2006

THE Department of Veterans Affairs will overhaul security after a disturbed veteran walked in and shot himself dead yesterday in front of shocked office staff in Melbourne.

The Vietnam veteran took the lift to the 14th floor of the DVA building in La Trobe St, entered a public foyer about 1pm and sat for 15 minutes before pulling out a gun. The man was known to have made threats to DVA staff.

Counter staff of the Veterans Affairs Network and others who may have feared for their lives later received counselling.

Det-Sgt Paul Payne said a report was being prepared for the Coroner, who visited the scene.

Upset mates of the veteran, Michael John Heffernan, 62, said that his death was tragically unsurprising after other veteran suicides.

Mr Heffernan, of Lara, was known to local Vietnam Veterans Association official Kevin Bate as a "really nice bloke, but troubled".

"He was on a knife edge and it wasn't his fault," Mr Bate said.

"We don't believe the DVA handled this very well, nowhere near sensitively enough.

"They knew he was not a mentally well man. The fact is the tightness of government money had driven this man to an extreme act; the same government he once put his life on the line for."

Mr Heffernan had been in Vietnam in 1968 with 4RAR as an infantryman, then an army regular, and later took a job as a prison officer at Barwon.

Mr Bate said Mr Heffernan retired about 2000 after being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress syndrome, which made him eligible for the top-rate totally and permanently incapacitated pension.

But DVA officials cut back his TPI pension after he received a large disability payment from the Office of Corrections.

Fellow prison officers said Mr Heffernan had been deeply disturbed after thinking a surprise exercise in which a female guard was "taken hostage" by inmates was real.

"It wasn't a good thing to have happen to a Vietnam vet," a source said.

He spent months off work afterwards and won the compensation claim in the late 1990s.

Former colleagues yesterday remembered him as a respected member of the prison staff. "Mick was a real good guy with a history of service to his country," one said.

Mr Bate said after Mr Heffernan's TPI pension was cut, he had written to and lobbied every DVA officer he could find.

"The DVA was far too officious. They were technically correct but they were dealing with a man who needed real compassion and care," he said.

Mr Heffernan was separated from his wife and family. His brother, Shane, declined to comment.

A DVA source said officers referred Mr Heffernan to counselling and he had at least one visit to the psychiatric ward at Heidelberg Hospital.

"He was never ignored," the source said.

Vietnam Veterans Association state president Bob Elworthy said it was a tragedy for everyone.

"There's a close trust between the veterans community and DVA," Mr Elworthy said.

"That's why you can walk in, but security will have to be looked at."

There is usually one security guard in the 14th floor foyer, but there are no checks in the building lobby or lift.

A security pass is needed for other DVA floors.

Veterans Affairs Minister Bruce Billson gave his condolences to Mr Heffernan's family.

ANYONE with personal problems can call Lifeline on 131 114; Victorian Statewide Suicide Helpline on 1300 651 251. Vietnam Veterans Counselling Service is 1800 011 046.

Thus he would be 17871 MJ Heffernan

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BARRY

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