Image Gallery: July 2008
Funeral of Sean McCarthy
18 July 2008
Mourners congregated at Gold Coast’s Sacred Heart Church today for the funeral of Singaller Sean McCarthy, who was tragically killed in Afghanistan.
The church was filled to capacity as family, friends and colleagues of Sean came together to pay their respects to a dedicated soldier who will be remembered for his service and sacrifice.
Attending to pay their respects to Sean were The Hon Kevin Rudd MP, Prime Minister of Australia; The Hon Dr Brendan Nelson MP, Leader of the Opposition; The Hon. Dr Mike Kelly MP, The Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support; Mrs Margaret May, Federal Member for McPherson; Mr Stuart Robert, Federal Member for Fadden; and The Hon. Paul Lucas MP, Deputy Premier of Queensland.
Lieutenant General David Hurley, The Vice Chief of the Defence Force; Lieutenant General Ken Gillespie, The Chief of Army; and Major General Tim McOwan, Special Operations Commander Australia were also present to pay their respects to the 25 year old soldier.
The cortege carrying Sean’s casket was met by an SASR honour guard. During the service, family and friends recounted stories and paid tribute to Sean.
| 20080718adf8490713_0003 The Bearer Party carry Signaller (Sig) Sean McCarthy's casket into the Sacred Heart Church for his funeral. (Date taken: 18 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080718adf8490713_0009 Family, friends and guests farewell Signaller Sean McCarthy in a funeral held at the Sacred Heart Church on the Gold Coast. (Date taken: 18 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080718adf8490713_0020 Family, friends and guests farewell Signaller Sean McCarthy in a funeral held at the Sacred Heart Church on the Gold Coast. (Date taken: 18 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080718adf8490713_0051 Family, friends and guests march beside the casket of Signaller Sean McCarthy as they move to his final resting place on the Gold Coast. (Date taken: 18 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080718adf8490713_0057 Family, friends and guests march beside the casket of Signaller Sean McCarthy as they move to his final resting place on the Gold Coast. (Date taken: 18 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080718adf8490713_0061 Family, friends and guests march beside the casket of Signaller Sean McCarthy as they move to his final resting place on the Gold Coast. (Date taken: 18 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080718adf8490713_0064 Family, friends and guests prepare to carry the casket of Signaller Sean McCarthy to his final resting place on the Gold Coast. (Date taken: 18 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080718adf8490713_0074 Family, friends and guests say their final farewell to Signaller Sean McCarthy as his military friends prepare to lay him to rest in a Cemetery on the Gold Coast. (Date taken: 18 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080718adf8490713_0084 Family, friends and guests say their final farewell to Signaller Sean McCarthy as his military friends fire three volleys at a Cemetery on the Gold Coast. (Date taken: 18 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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