Ken O'Dowd (Flynn, National Party) Share this | Hansard source

Last week, I spoke in this chamber on Vietnam Veterans' Day. Today, I'd like to draw the chamber's attention to Mr Stan Coleman. Stan was born on 3 February 1924 and served in the Air Force during World War II. He was discharged on 2 May 1947. I had the pleasure of presenting Stan with the 75th anniversary medallion and certificate on Friday 14 August, and 15 August was the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. It is with regret that I inform the chamber today that Stan passed away last Friday night, aged 96. I'd like to send my thoughts and prayers to his family; in particular, his wife, Rita. Rita served in the Women's Royal Australian Navy on HMAS Moreton. Rest in peace, Stan.

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