Image Gallery: May 2008
Funeral service for Lance Corporal Jason Marks
06 May 2008
Lance Corporal Jason Marks, who was tragically killed in Afghanistan last week, was honoured in a funeral service held at Holsworthy Barracks yesterday evening.
Family, friends and colleagues of Lance Corporal Marks came together to pay their respects to the brave and dedicated soldier who will be remembered for his service and sacrifice.
Dignitaries on hand to pay tribute to the Commando were the Hon Kevin Rudd MP, Prime Minister of Australia; the Hon Dr Brendan Nelson MP, Leader of the Opposition; the Hon Joel Fitzgibbon MP, Minister for Defence; and the Hon Warren Snowdon MP, Minister for Defence Science and Personnel.
The Chief of Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston; the Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Peter Leahy; Special Operations Commander Australia, Major General Tim McOwan; and members of the 4th Battalion (Commando), The Royal Australian Regiment were also present.
| 20080505adf8185016_0012 Members of the 4th Battalion (Commando), The Royal Australian Regiment Catafalque Party Rest on Arms during a funeral service held at Holsworthy Barracks in honour of Lance Corporal Jason Marks, who was tragically killed in Afghanistan. (Date taken: 05 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080505adf8185016_0013 Members of the 4th Battalion (Commando), The Royal Australian Regiment Catafalque Party Rest on Arms during a funeral service held at Holsworthy Barracks in honour of Lance Corporal Jason Marks, who was tragically killed in Afghanistan. (Date taken: 05 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080505adf8185016_0020 Members of the 4th Battalion (Commando), The Royal Australian Regiment Catafalque Party Rest on Arms during a funeral service held at Holsworthy Barracks in honour of Lance Corporal Jason Marks, who was tragically killed in Afghanistan. (Date taken: 05 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080505adf8185016_0023 The 4th Battalion (Commando), The Royal Australian Regiment Honour Roll. (Date taken: 05 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080505adf8185016_0029 Minister for Defence the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon MP (right) prepares to lay a wreath during a moving funeral service held at Holsworthy Barracks in honour of Lance Corporal Jason Marks, who was tragically killed in Afghanistan. (Date taken: 05 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080505adf8185016_0051 Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon. Kevin Rudd MP and his wife, Therese Rein, prepare to lay a wreath during a moving funeral service held at Holsworthy Barracks in honour of Lance Corporal Jason Marks, who was tragically killed in Afghanistan. (Date taken: 05 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080505adf8185016_0054 Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon. Kevin Rudd MP and his wife, Therese Rein, prepare to lay a wreath during a moving funeral service held at Holsworthy Barracks in honour of Lance Corporal Jason Marks, who was tragically killed in Afghanistan. (Date taken: 05 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080505adf8185016_0056 Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon. Kevin Rudd MP lays a wreath at the 4th Battalion (Commando), The Royal Australian Regiment Honour Roll during a moving funeral service held at Holsworthy Barracks in honour of Lance Corporal Jason Marks, who was tragically killed in Afghanistan. (Date taken: 05 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080505adf8185016_0068 The 4th Battalion (Commando), The Royal Australian Regiment Honour Roll. (Date taken: 05 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080505adf8185016_0075 A member of the 4th Battalion (Commando), The Royal Australian Regiment stands to attention with the National flag at half mast during a moving funeral service held at Holsworthy Barracks in honour of Lance Corporal Jason Marks, who was tragically killed in Afghanistan. (Date taken: 05 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080505adf8185016_0106 A member of the 4th Battalion (Commando), The Royal Australian Regiment Catafalque Party Rests on Arms during a funeral service held at Holsworthy Barracks in honour of Lance Corporal Jason Marks, who was tragically killed in Afghanistan. (Date taken: 05 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080505adf8185016_0109 An Australian Army Band buglar plays the Last Post in honour of Lance Corporal Jason Marks during a moving funeral service held at Holsworthy Barracks, Sydney. (Date taken: 05 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080505adf8185016_0116 Commanding Officer, 4th Battalion (Commando), The Royal Australian Regiment (4RAR) Lieutenant Colonel Paul Kenny salutes the 4RAR (CDO) memorial which holds the names of the units fallen members during a moving funeral service held at Holsworthy Barracks in honour of Lance Corporal Jason Marks, who was tragically killed in Afghanistan. (Date taken: 05 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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