Media Room: Media Releases

STATEMENT FROM THE FAMILY OF PRIVATE PAUL WARREN

The following is a statement from Mrs Rochelle Warren, mother of Private Paul Warren, who was seriously injured in the bomb explosion which claimed the life of Private Benjamin Ranaudo in Afghanistan on Saturday, 18 July 2009.

Private Warren, from Toowoomba, is under medical care in Germany, with his brother Shaun by his side.

Mrs Warren, on behalf of Paul’s family and partner said, “While it is a long road ahead for Paul, our boy will be coming home.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ben Ranaudo’s family and friends who weren’t so lucky.

“On behalf of all of Paul’s family I’d like to thank you all for your love, best wishes and continued support for Paul in his long recovery.”

Media note:

The Warren family have asked that their privacy be respected.  They will not be conducting any media interviews.

An image of Private Warren is available on request from paul.lineham1@defence.gov.au

Media contact: Defence Media Liaison: 02 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664