G'day Mates,
                             Firstly, I wish to congratulate the designer of this website and also the "very apt and moving" definition of what a veteran is. I was a Navy Stoker ( Engineering branch ) too young to join the Army but not too young to join the Navy. I joined "Pussers" at 15.5 years of age and after graduating from rookies, was drafted to HMAS DERWENT DE49 ( River Class Destroyer Escort ) as an ordinary seaman ( EB). On the 9th April 1971 I turned 18 and later that year, as a member of her "ship's company" was "closed up" in the boiler room, when she acted as escort destroyer for HMAS SYDNEY into and out of Vung Tau, South Vietnam.

                            I know little about the club but what I do see and hear, is very impressive. I also admire the club's ethos and hope to be joining the VVMC in the not too distant future. I may not be an Army veteran but am a Navy veteran "none the less", a different coloured uniform but still a uniform.  

                          Keep up the great charitable work as I'm sure it is very much appreciated, particularly by the children at the RCH. "Good stuff"   
                           
       

Hey guys, once again I had an awesome time on the poker run. love all your shows and events. Thanks for making us feel welcome.