AussieArmyWife
Active member
Hi all, just thought I would share a bit of sad news we recieved yesterday. Im not sure if you already know as Its been all over the news. John came home yesterday from work (yes it was saturday but he had to go and help set up tents and seating platforms for a parade on monday.) and he told me that everyone at work was in complete shock over another accidental death of a 3RAR member.
About a month ago john had to do his first discharge of a dead soldier, after a member of 3RAR was killed in a motorbike accident on the way to work. But yesterday they recieved word that a young guy from their corp that was over in Iraq accidently shot himself in the head. He had only been there about a month, and aparently he was cleaning or doing some work on his weapon in his barracks when it went off, and got himself in the head. Its very sad, as it was his first deployment and he has left behind a young wife and two very small sons.
So john has to discharge another member for "deceased". He says its awful to do as it feels so cold and impersonal having to do the paperwork. And everything is so final. But he trys very hard to claim the members family every bit of money they are entilted to, and hopes that in someway that will help a bit. He says its tough to see the other guys around the place so so upset. Its hard for the guys in admin as they never get to meet or get to know any of the guys outside of the office, so it makes it hard to connect with those who have lost a mate.
I just wanted to let you all know, and to say if anyone knew him Im very sorry for your loss! And my best wishes go out to his mates and his family.
About a month ago john had to do his first discharge of a dead soldier, after a member of 3RAR was killed in a motorbike accident on the way to work. But yesterday they recieved word that a young guy from their corp that was over in Iraq accidently shot himself in the head. He had only been there about a month, and aparently he was cleaning or doing some work on his weapon in his barracks when it went off, and got himself in the head. Its very sad, as it was his first deployment and he has left behind a young wife and two very small sons.
So john has to discharge another member for "deceased". He says its awful to do as it feels so cold and impersonal having to do the paperwork. And everything is so final. But he trys very hard to claim the members family every bit of money they are entilted to, and hopes that in someway that will help a bit. He says its tough to see the other guys around the place so so upset. Its hard for the guys in admin as they never get to meet or get to know any of the guys outside of the office, so it makes it hard to connect with those who have lost a mate.
I just wanted to let you all know, and to say if anyone knew him Im very sorry for your loss! And my best wishes go out to his mates and his family.