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“Each year on Defence Sunday, we remember the work of our defence chaplains who, like my Uncle Bill stand on the frontlines of emotional and spiritual care…This year Defence Sunday falls on the 10th of November and I encourage you to think about how you might thank members of the Defence Force chaplaincy for their work,” says Archbishop Jeremy Greaves
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“Today we are standing in Brisbane’s Anzac Square next to the stunning memorial to Queensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service men and women,” say Uncle Milton Walit and Archbishop Jeremy Greaves
Meet Rob Sutherland and find out about what Remembrance Day means to him, the projects he is working on, what he would write on a billboard, his secret skill and suggestions he has for commemorating Defence Sunday
Meet Uncle Milton Walit from St Saviour’s, Laidley and find out about his Anglican Church roles, his faith journey, why he joined the Army, his bishop uncle mentor and his thoughts on Reconciliation, the Bible and Anzac Day
“As a veteran and chaplain, I ask that on Defence Sunday people remember with thanks the sacrifice of those who served, suffered and died for us and their families; to commit to helping those wounded in body, mind and spirit; and, to pray for those who still serve in our name,” says Principal Chaplain, The Ven. Rob Sutherland CSC
“The ethos of service to the nation and its people is paramount for Defence Force members. They surrender their individual rights for the national need, they go into harm’s way, and with the authority and responsibility to serve, support and protect this great nation and its interests…Chaplains of the Defence Force live among our sailors, soldiers and aviators sharing the dangers and hardships, the hopes of life and struggles, especially when it comes to death,” says The Right Rev’d Grant Dibden, Anglican Bishop to the Australian Defence Force, as he shares about Defence Sunday
“World War I was supposed to be the war to end all wars, but this Remembrance Day we are again confronted by the utter sadness of war around us,” says Principal Chaplain, The Ven. Rob Sutherland CSC
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