Operation VIC FIRE ASSIST
15 February 2009
Service held to remember Victorian bushfire victims
A lone Royal Australian Air Force piper played a lament to mark the end of a Memorial and Recognition Service for those who lost their lives in the bushfires throughout Victoria.
The service, held at the Kinglake West Uniting Church, was attended by the Commander of the Victorian-based Joint Task Force (JTF662), Brigadier Michael Arnold.
JTF662 is providing specialist and emergency support to Victorian Government agencies in response to the bushfire crisis.
| 20090215adf8185016_0019 Royal Australian Air Force Squadron Leader Steve Wright plays a sombre tune during a Memorial and Recognition Service for those who lost their lives in Victorian bushfires. (Date taken: 15 February 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090215adf8185016_0028 Residents take time to reflect on the past week during a Memorial and Recognition Service for those who lost their lives in the Victorian bushfires. (Date taken: 15 February 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090215adf8185016_0032 Reverend Neville Kellam (left), and Joint Task Force Commander, Brigadier Michael Arnold (right), lead the congregation for a final moment of reflection during a Memorial and Recognition Service for those who lost their lives in Victorian bushfires. (Date taken: 15 February 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090215adf8185016_0188 Royal Australian Air Force Squadron Leader Steve Wright plays a sombre tune during a Memorial and Recognition Service for those who lost their lives in the Victorian bushfires. (Date taken: 15 February 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090215adf8185016_0200 Reverend Neville Kellam (right), and Joint Task Force Commander, Brigadier Michael Arnold (left), thank the congregation for their attendance during a Memorial and Recognition Service for those who lost their lives in the Victorian bushfires. (Date taken: 15 February 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090215adf8185016_0203 Reverend Neville Kellam thanks a local for his attendance during a Memorial and Recognition Service for those who lost their lives in the Victorian bushfires. (Date taken: 15 February 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090215adf8185016_0210 Joint Task Force (JTF662) Commander, Brigadier Michael Arnold (right), thanks the congregation for their attendance during a Memorial and Recognition Service for those who lost their lives in the bushfires throughout Victoria. (Date taken: 15 February 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090215adf8185016_0212 Joint Task Force Commander Brigadier Michael Arnold (right), thanks a local for his attendance during a Memorial and Recognition Service for those who lost their lives in the Victorian bushfires. (Date taken: 15 February 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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