Statement Released On Behalf Of Bree Till

Personal Statement Released On Behalf Of Bree Till, Wife Of Sergeant Brett Till

On Saturday the 5th of April 2008, Brett and I had the most extraordinary wedding. It was beautiful – at the crack of dawn, new beginnings to a promised long life, together, forever and ever. We still get excited to say he’s my husband and I’m his wifey! To receive the news almost a year afterwards that my gorgeous has been killed was an experience that I still can’t quite comprehend.

Brett was such a beautiful man. His smile would crack the frowns off a hundred faces. He joined the ADF with the view that this was the best means to provide for his two beautiful children. He was extremely grateful for the opportunities this path provided and committed himself admirably to fulfilling his role at work and at home.

I need you to know, he was not a hateful, spiteful or revengeful man. He was good, humble and honourable with unequivocal, uncomplicated intentions. So please, a request. Don’t use my lovely’s death as a statistic or opportunity to push political agendas or argue the worth of our soldiers’ role. Use it as a chance to meet a man, to praise a man who is perfect in so many ways. Who has left me a gift which I will treasure, forever and ever.

If people wish to respect the memory of this great man... this brilliant father, this compassionate son, this reliable mate, this wonderful loving husband... then do good things. Speak and listen, don’t stomp or bicker. Smile, chilax and think about what is important and what is trivial. And commit yourself to making choices that are right, not wrong. Simple. Uncomplicated. Good.

To all the people who have sent their condolences, they are certainly heard and do help - I am so glad that so many people got to meet the man I cherish so much, and we have an opportunity to unite in his honour. Brett, gorgeouso, I miss your cuddles, I know your there, I hear you, I feel you. Know that your kids will be reminded everyday of the man you are. I guess I will have to change a nappy after all.

Media Note: The Department of Defence is releasing this statement on behalf of Bree Till, wife of Sergeant Brett Till who was killed in Afghanistan on Thursday, 19 March 2009.

Bree has requested the family’s privacy be respected and advises they will not be conducting any media interviews.

ENDS

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