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Private Tomas Dale obituary

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Tomas Dale Obituary

Guest book for Private Thomas Dale

TWO Australian soldiers have been killed and two others wounded in Afghanistan.

Defence Minister John Faulkiner announced the sad news at 10.30 this morning in Canberra.

A statement from Defence said the next of kin of those involved in the incident had been notified.

The soldiers were hit by an explosive device.

The dead soldiers have been named as Private Grant Kirby, a 35-year-old father of two, and Private Tomas Dale, who was 21.

It was the first tour of duty in Afghanistan for both men.

The Acting Chief of Defence Force, Lieutenant General David Hurley, said the soldiers died at 10.30am Afghan time on Friday.

They were killed in action while standing near their Bushmaster vehicle when an explosive device was activated.

The deaths of the two soldiers brings the number of troops killed during the election campaign to three.

Twenty Australian soldiers had died in the Afghanistan war. Nine have died this year - three during the Federal Election campaign.

The most recent casualty was Jason Brown, killed in a firefight with insurgents.
Published by Taranaki Daily News from Aug. 20 to Sep. 21, 2010.

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October 21, 2011

theirs not a day that goes past we don't think about u. rip mate

Lailla

April 7, 2011

To my cousin...rest in peace Tom xx

Roberta McKibbin

October 11, 2010

Thinking of him and his family. Our condolences to you all.

September 8, 2010

B.M

Cheryle

August 28, 2010

I did not know you Private Tomas Dale, but I share the pain of you not being here. In some small way all the nation is saddened by your passing. You will always be remembered as one of our heros RIP

Brett Stevens

August 26, 2010

To the family of Tomas Dale, You are in my thoughts at this sad time. I never had had the pleasure of knowing Tomas but want you to know that he died a hero and his passing was not in vane. Because of his and his comrades selflesness and bravery, we continue to be free and secure. God Bless Tomas and his family.

Ellie Marshall

August 25, 2010

At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them- lest we forget..

wilma gavigan

August 25, 2010

as mum of a sooldier my heart goes out to all

Reynella East High School

August 25, 2010

Tomas Dale crossed our path 2003-2006 as a valued member of our Reynella East High School student community. You are an inspiration to all other students who follow behind you Tomas. Our love and deepest sympathies are with your family.

alan deery

August 23, 2010

to the family of pte dale i never knew him but to me and my family he died a hero all Australians should be thankfull for what our brave men and women are doing over seas putting their lives on the line to keep us safe r.i.p

Arleta Roszkowski

August 23, 2010

Too young to die,but real hero who stay in our memory

Keith Emery

August 23, 2010

As a father of a soldier who was at Kapooka with Pte Dale, and was also serving alongside him in his Afghan patrol.
It is with heartfelt sympathy that I assure the Family of Pte Dale our thoughts are with you all at this terribly sad time.

RIP Brave Digger. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Keith/Wendy Emery & Family

sue ridley

August 23, 2010

to tomas dale,died a hero always in our thoughts and prays will be sadly missed love to your mum and dad rip tomas xxx

sue ridley (re dale)england

sharon roscoe

August 23, 2010

to tomas dale. a very special nephew who will always be in my thoughts. died a hero. a loving cousin so sadly missed. you were so brave. my heart goes out to your mum and dad.xx

Terry Mac Manus

August 22, 2010

To say thank you for keeping us safe is of little help to those who mourn you but to ensure your sacrifice is remembered forever by Australians all is to be a must! At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.

Hayley Schwind

August 22, 2010

My thoughts and prays are with Private Dale's family and friends. RIP

Derek Hampson

August 22, 2010

To the family of Tomas. His sacrifice will never be forgotten. My sincere condolences on your loss.

Louise Callaghan

August 22, 2010

As the wife of a serving soldier I can imagine your grief. So sad the loss of life. Gone but never forgotten. Kind thoughts and wishes to your family.

Hayley Cooney

August 22, 2010

RIP Tomas. Our thoughts and love are with your family.

Ryan Hamblion

August 22, 2010

Thankyou for keeping us safe. God Bless.

Gary Ex 6 RAR

August 22, 2010

The sacrifice you have made will never be forgotten.

Bill Deveroli

August 22, 2010

Private Dale your sacrifice to our great nation will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace mate.

Katie Carter

August 22, 2010

To the family of Private Tomas Dale, may you be blessed with comfort and solace in your grief and sad loss of your loved one. Rest In Eternal Peace Tomas you paid the ultimate sacrifice for Australia and for the safety of us all, which will not be forgotten by those of us that hold our heroic troops in the highest esteem.

T D

August 22, 2010

may the light from the brand new star in the sky lighten the load on your family and show them the way to find peace, RIP

Mark Garvey

August 22, 2010

Words simply cannot describe how proud of you I am. I am the luckiest person in the world because I am Australian and I have soldiers like yourself looking after people like me.
Your courage, loyalty and sacrifice dwarf the political unrest that exists in this country at the moment. if you were on my ballot paper this morning your would have been my number 1. Rest in peace brother! Thankyou

Amelia Stott

August 22, 2010

I am so sorry to the family and friends of Private Tomas Dale, a countryman. I are so grateful for his courage and commitment to keeping Australia a free country. May your loved ones find peace in the legacy and honour you left Tomas. I am so very grateful for your bravery and sacrifice, I wish you could have come home. God bless. xx

Scott Van Leeuwen

August 22, 2010

So young and so brave. Thank you Private Tomas Dale for the ultimate sacrifice you have made. You are a hero and I pray for you tonight. To your family, may you remember his bravery and courage. I do not know what else to say, but I hope the future causes less pain to your Family and Friends. Rest In Peace my hero.

Penny m

August 22, 2010

Your love
Your hope
Your pride
Your Joy
Your boy
'Lest We Forget"

Patrick Mangion

August 21, 2010

Thank you for your courage and sacrifice to stand up for all Australians and our way of life. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your loved ones.

Tpr Eriksen

August 21, 2010

A Digger Never Falls, They Just Get Their Wings

PAM TOWNSEND

August 21, 2010

GOD BLESS YOU YOUNG MAN. YOU MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE FOR YOUR COUNTRY AND YOUR PEOPLE, SO THEY COULD BE FREE! ITS YOUR TURN TO BE FREE NOW. RIP AND GOD BLESS YOUR LOVED ONES.

Carolyn

August 21, 2010

Such a young life taken so tragically whilst doing such and important job. You were so brave and have made the ultimate sacrifice. So sad for your families and friends. All Australians appreciate the job that you did. RIP.

Debbie Springett

August 21, 2010

My thoughts are with Privae Dale's family, friends and collegues.The sacrifice you have made for your country will not be forgotten.

Brok Lancaster

August 21, 2010

I am so very sad for your loss and for your familys loss, but i am so very proud that we still have modern day hero's like Thomas Dale and his family looking after this great nation ,to protect and defend the innocent from the evil in this world. Without Aussie Digger Hero's like your self , Australia would not be Australia.............Thankyou

Lianna Dennis

August 21, 2010

Ordinary people are so special to their family and friends. Ordinary people do extraodinary things like Private Kirby and Private Dale I, like so many others are so very proud of our soldiers, they do such a wonderful job under many difficult and trying circumstances. My heart wrenching condolances to both family's. To all the fine young people in the ADF continuing with fortitude, determination and bravery, you do us proud, but these two have paid the ultimate sacrifice for the love of their country. Lest we forget. RIP. From another Privates mother.

Craig Johnston

August 21, 2010

Your the type of person that I will always look up to. Your courage, mateship and sacrifice will not be forgotten. Rest in peace Aussie brother. Deepest sympathies to the family.

Roger Lin

August 21, 2010

My hearts goes out to you and your family. We will never forget the sacrifice you have made for our great country. Thank You.

Peter Ritter

August 21, 2010

We that are left grow old, and we are so proud of your sacrifice.

Ian Branson

August 21, 2010

Special thoughts are with you and you serving mates. Your memory will last as it does for all of our true heroes.
I am so proud of you.

Shaun Tansey

August 21, 2010

Another true Aussie hero. If it weren't for blokes like you this wouldn't be the lucky country. Condolances to your family in this time of great loss.

John Hildebrandt

August 21, 2010

Private Thomas Dale, I salute you fellow comrade. You will not be forgotten. RIP.

Peter Fumberger

August 21, 2010

RIP Private Dale, my thought are with you and your family at this very sad time.
Thank your for your service.

Glenn King

August 21, 2010

RIP True aussie hero maybe lost but will never be forgotten Thankyou

Pip

August 21, 2010

RIP Brave Digger. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten, Australia is indebted to you.

Adam I

August 21, 2010

You gave your life to protect our country and our freedom. There is no greater sacrifice. We will not forget. R.I.P.

Rajitha Wijayaratne

August 21, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

August 21, 2010

May God bless you in this time of grief and loss.May your memories be happy and bring you comfort.His sacrifice will never be forgotten by a greatful nation

August 21, 2010

I'm sorry to hear of you loss, God bless you and you family ciao salvatore ali and family

briana R

August 21, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you... you sacrificed your life for the rest of us aussies.. you are a true blue hero.. people like you will never be forgotten.. even though i never knew you, your story brought me to tears.
God bless you..
youll never be forgotten

graeme melotte

August 21, 2010

Rest in peace my brave friend. Thoughts are with the family.

mel eder

August 21, 2010

So sorry for your loss, and thankyou for your sacfrice. We grieve with you.

Angelo Nitsis

August 21, 2010

Rest in Peace.Brave Digger

John Scott

August 21, 2010

I, my family and Australia thank you.

Kim Lucas

August 21, 2010

You have given your life in the service of your country. There is no greater sacrifice can be made in protecting others. You will never be forgotten and you live in our hearts and minds forever. RIP brave soldier.

marion+ken downie

August 21, 2010

To Tomas' family, we wish to let you know we are thinking of you at this sad time, Tomas has made the supreme sacrifice for our country, we will not forget. LEST WE FORGET! Vale Tomas.

Lawrence Graystone

August 21, 2010

Rest in Peace Thomas and know you are a hero in the eyes of our nation. Your sacrifice has not been in vain as we fight against the evil around us. A very grateful nation will honour you as you return home on your final journey. And know this Thomas, your name will live for ever more amongst those other heroes who paid the supreme price for our freedom. My family extends its most profound sympathy to all who knew and loved you.

Roslyn Devlin

August 21, 2010

"It is the soldier, not the reporter who has given us the freedom of the press. It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech. It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who gives us the freedom to demonstrate. It is the soldier who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, that allows the protester to burn the flag" - God Bless. The Devlin Family

Cathie

August 21, 2010

My thoughts are with your family at this very sad time. This makes me very proud to be an Auzzie

Judith Jackson.

August 21, 2010

A true Australian Hero.My condolences to your family and friends.
Regards,
Judith Jackson.

michael

August 21, 2010

You will not be forgotten Thomas. Your efforts and your bravery are an inspiration to all Australians. Your legacy and sacrifice will live on in the hearts of all Australians.

Mike Cartwright

August 21, 2010

The ultimate sacrifice, our thanks to you son, may your family find peace in knowing what a fine man they have lost. R.I.P.

Cheryl & Darren Wilson (parents of 2 serving members)

August 21, 2010

Thomas - Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice in protecting our way of life.
Deepest sympathy to your family and friends - You won't ever be forgotten

Lois Rowe

August 21, 2010

Our thoughts are with you all in time of sorrow

Pauline Marsh

August 21, 2010

Thank you for your commitment and service to your country. You make me proud to be an Australian. My deepest sympathies to your family and friends. May you rest in peace.

Norris Butler

August 21, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kylie Brown

August 21, 2010

My heart goes out to you and your family, the sacrifice you have made will never be taken for granted and will NEVER be forgotten...you will never be forgotten, thank you xx

Andrew Robertson

August 21, 2010

Thank you for your courage and conviction.

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