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I first met good old Ross in 2002 when he visited STUART.

Last saw him in 2005 at Level 4 MHQ when we held a fairwell 'smally eats' for his retirement. He passed away not long after.

Kicks you in the gut when you hear of these things, especially when you know them.

I knew of a fellow Muppet that unfortunately died whilst serving. Greg Brodin was a JR (1982) and joined NIRIMBA Jan 1983 as an Apprentice ETC. In 1985, whilst at FIMA(K), we both volunteered for a short jolly (6 weeks) on Jervis Bay going to Fiji. Tragically not long after returning to Sydney, Greg...

I knew Vince - we served together as the commissioning crew in STUART (FFH153) 2002-2003.

He was a great bloke and I will miss him.

Last saw him in Fremantle around 2005 and he was enjoying several beers, as you do.

Cheers Vince!

Leo