Image Gallery: December 2007
Funeral of Private Luke Worsley
04 December 2007
Almost 1000 mourners congregated in the Sydney CBD at St Andrew’s Cathedral for the funeral of Private Luke Worsley, who was tragically killed in Afghanistan recently.
On hand to pay their respects to the Commando were Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery, Prime Minister of Australia The Hon. Kevin Rudd MP, and Leader of the Opposition Dr Brendan Nelson MP.
The Chief of the Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, Chief of Army Lieutenant General Peter Leahy, and the Special Operations Commander Australia, Major General Mike Hindmarsh, were also present to pay their respects to a fallen hero.
The cathedral was filled to capacity as family, friends and colleagues of Private Worsley came together to pay their respects to a brave soldier whose humour and good nature were endearing to all who knew him.
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| 20071204adf8143085_002 The Bearer Party carry Private Luke Worsley from the Cathedral at the completion of the service. (Date taken: 04 December 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20071204adf8143085_008 The Bearer Party prepare to carry their fallen comrade from the St Andrew's Cathedral. (Date taken: 04 December 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20071204adf8143085_013 An Army bugler plays 'The Last Post'. (Date taken: 04 December 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20071204adf8143085_026 A family member provides the eulogy during the funeral service for Private Luke Worsley. (Date taken: 04 December 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20071204adf8143085_033 Commanding Officer of 4th Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment (Commando) Lieutenant Colonel Mark Smethurst speaks of Private Worsley's stellar Army career. (Date taken: 04 December 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20071204adf8143085_044 Private Worsley's casket is adorned with the national flag, Australian native flowers, a bayonet and his beret. (Date taken: 04 December 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20071204adf8143085_050 Private Worsley's flag-draped casket is positioned in St Andrew's Cathedral. (Date taken: 04 December 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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