Image Gallery: June 2010
09 June 2010
HMAS Cerberus mourns the tragic loss of Rear Admiral Nigel Coates
Rear Admiral Nigel Coates passed away on 2nd June after a battle with cancer, he was 51.
In a signal to all Navy Personnel, Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Russ Crane said, "The Navy, ADF and the broader Australian Community had lost one of the finest military leaders.”With his passing, Navy has prematurely lost an outstanding individual and consummate professional"
The signal read "(RADM Coates) committed his entire working life to serving his country with great skill, dignity and honour"
Rear Admiral Coates is survived by his wife Vickie, and children Tim, Ben and Stephanie.
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Chaplain Murray Lund conducts a service at HMAS Cerberus Saint Marks Chapel to honour Rear Admiral Nigel Coates life and the outstanding achievements and personal sacrifices he made during the 35 years of his distinguished career.
(Date taken: 09 June 2010)
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Commanding Officer HMAS Cerberus Captain Mark Hill,CSC,RAN reads the eulogy at HMAS Cerberus Saint Marks Chapel to honour Rear Admiral Nigel Coates life and the outstanding achievements and personal sacrifices he made during the 35 years of his distinguished career.
(Date taken: 09 June 2010)
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Able Seaman Musician Andrew Hansch plays the last post in memory of Rear Admiral Coates.
(Date taken: 09 June 2010)
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Chaplain Murray Lund conducts a service at HMAS Cerberus Saint Marks Chapel to honour Rear Admiral Nigel Coates life and the outstanding achievements and personal sacrifices he made during the 35 years of his distinguished career.
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HMAS Cerberus mourns the tragic loss of Australian Fleet Commander Rear Admiral Nigel Coates.
(Date taken: 09 June 2010)
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