completely OT but need help re ausiie injured in Iraq

Submitted: Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 22:01

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Member - barbara M (NSW)

Hi everyone,
I know there is a lot of defence and ex defence personel on this forum and I am asking for a lead in how to find information concerning this incident our son sent us a quick email letting us know that he was involved in this incident (guessing it was his bushmaster), but was O.K. but did not sound fine (if you can tell from 2 lines sounded distressed) We have not heard from him since and I would like to find out some further information can anyone give me a lead on where to go
thanks barb

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Reply By: Member - John (Vic) - Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 22:06

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Reply By: Kev & Darkie - Monday, May 19, 2008 at 06:19

Monday, May 19, 2008 at 06:19

Barb,

Have a look here
This is used for every OS deployment as well as Training Exercises within Aust. They should be able to provide you with some form of infomation as to his status.

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Follow Up By: Member - barbara M (NSW) - Monday, May 19, 2008 at 06:54

Monday, May 19, 2008 at 06:54

Everyone,
Thank you for all your help it is appreciated I will ring the 1800 number and find out some infomataion. Thank you also for your support. I know I am only being a helicopter parent one that is worried and not letting go but!
Barbara

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Follow Up By: tam16 - Monday, May 19, 2008 at 09:48

Monday, May 19, 2008 at 09:48

Hi barbara

Please let us know that he is safe, my youngest son is half way thru his interviews to join the Army and I am already losing sleep, I can only imagine what you are feeling at the moment....my thoughts are with all the soldiers over there and their family's.

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Follow Up By: Member - barbara M (NSW) - Monday, May 19, 2008 at 11:26

Monday, May 19, 2008 at 11:26

Hi Tam16
I'm not losing sleep that much as I know the Army has procedures in place and he will be looked after as long as his male ego doesnt get in the road and say i'm fine when he is not.
As for your son jooining the army I would have to say it has been the best decision our son has made. The friendships he has made has been fantastic and the way the more experienced men have guided the younger ones has been great re everything in their lives they listen to them more than their parents. My thoughts are they are more likely to get injured or killed in a car accident. This is his second deployment with his first to East Timor and I worried more over that one. I tried to encourage our daughter to join and go to ADFA but she wasnt going to be in that. If it is what your son wants dont worry it will be worth it.
Barb

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Follow Up By: tam16 - Monday, May 19, 2008 at 12:03

Monday, May 19, 2008 at 12:03

I'm just a worry wort, I know he will be ok, my brother was in the SAS and thats where my son wants to head as well....I guess as mum's it's our job to worry....but the thought of not being able to pick up the phone and call while they are away scares the $hit out of me..!