Luke sent me these photo's a couple of weeks ago. His last defence service medal presentation. He was rather chuffed that Peter Garrett (former lead singer of Midnight Oil) was the one to present him with his medal of service. Luke did 4 plus years in the Royal Australian Navy with several tours of duty. It's an experience that has changed his life forever, and not all of it was good. He's seen things that I'm sure none of us could ever imagine, but I'm such a proud mum, along with so many other mothers who's children or grandchildren have served their country.
This lady is the commander of the largest Naval base in Australia.
So now his time with the Navy is almost complete, only a few more months. Although he's been out of the navy for a number of years, like the military here, he can still be called to duty.
Thanks for allowing me to express how proud of him I am.
Linda
This lady is the commander of the largest Naval base in Australia.
So now his time with the Navy is almost complete, only a few more months. Although he's been out of the navy for a number of years, like the military here, he can still be called to duty.
27 comments:
How wonderful Linda. He is a son to be proud of indeed.
That's lovely Linda, you have every right to be proud. Being an island continent our Navy is vital to our protection and defence as you know. Only the best will do.
Congratulations to the medal honoree and to his family.
Pat
I can certainly understand your pride. Father and Husband served. I'm proud of every serviceman and woman at home and abroad. What a handsome young man you have.
You certainly should be proud! What a wonderful honor.
What a proud moment for you....
Chuffed is good? Never heard of "Midnight Oil" so not sure...
You should be proud to Linda, thankyou for sharing this special moment...
That's wonderful Linda. You should be proud of your son. It is a wonderful honor.
Congratulations. I know you are proud of him!
Linda, it's so grand when we can be proud of our children and you should be.
Bonnie
How wonderful, Linda! You should be very proud. :-)
You have the right to be proud. He is a wonderful son!
Micki
Congratulations...you should be proud and shout your joys from the roof tops! WOW, I wouldn't want that woman's job...she must be some woman!!!
So happy you shared with us, Linda.
Service to our countries are not to be taken lightly; his time in the Navy protects us all. Congratulations.
Congratulations! What a wonderful honor for you and your son! And yes, that lady must be one special lady!
A handsome young man he is, Linda! You must be so very proud!
Cheers!
Well you should be proud! What a handsome guy he is. Did he love his quilt??
Congratulations to Luke! I bet you simle for ear to ear when you think of him. How lucky for Luke to meet Peter Garrett. I saw the Oils perform at the Coolangatta Patch pub back in the late 80's, they were awesome. I think he's a much better performer than a Labour politician.
Hi Linda!
I think one of the biggest joys of being a mum is the pride we feel... in every day life as well as the big achievements! It's just another way of expressing our overflowing love - just in a very bubbly form!!!
Congratulations to Luke!
Hugs! Vikki x
Lovely photos, Linda. You must be so proud. :)
You just puff out that chest and be as proud as you like, Linda!! Thank you Luke for being a part of our country's defence forces!!
I know you are beaming with pride......that's a woman...oops...I thought it was a man!!
It's funny how much things change, isn't it? Peter Garret has gone from rock star to politician. Both pretty strange lifestyles I think. Congrats to Luke! Well done Mum!
I would totally be very proud if taht were my son and I know you are!! Congrats to him for serving in the Navy!! Tell him thank you from me. We appreciate him.
You should be proud.
Congratulations and you have every right to be proud of your dear son!
How proud you must be Linda! Congratulations
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