“We were stationed on Penang Island and we would go out on patrols. Usually there were a couple of us and we would be driving Jeeps through the jungle. Our first patrol out was uneventful, but as we were getting back to base there was a loud bang and the cars up ahead had stopped, that’s when we looked up and saw a great big plane landing! It turned out that planes were landing on the road and we needed to cross it quickly cross before the next plane landed!”…
“My father was in the army, but he never liked to talk about it much. I think he was embarrassed by it. When I was 14 or 15 I asked him ‘Dad, have you ever killed anyone?’ and he looked at me and said ‘Unfortunately, I have son, they were bad ones.”…
“Betty’s husband was in the navy and very grateful for receiving a Legacy Week bear”…
“Ern was drafted into the Air Force and his wife Betty has always been his biggest supporter. Ern mentioned that just like everything else of importance in his life, he has entrusted Betty with his Legacy Bear. “…
“Jack proudly served in the Navy in WWII. He reckons the uniform of his Legacy Bear is pretty accurate. He has named his bear ‘Sailor Jack’. He is aware of Legacy and all the wonderful things they have done to support people like him and his family.”…
“My husband was in the Australian Army and I was contacted by Legacy after his passing. I have been a big supporter of Legacy ever since. I used to buy a Legacy Badge every year for Legacy Week and now reminds my daughter to do the same. I had heard about the Legacy Bears and was always keen to see one in person. Now I am extremely excited to have one for myself.”…
“Alberdina received a bear in recognition of her dedication towards her therapy sessions. She sees a therapist three times a week and has multiple pain sites, but that does not stop her from doing her exercises, daily walks and most daily tasks on her own or with help from her husband.”…
“Lyle was given a bear to help lift his spirits. Lyle is always very motivated with his therapy exercises, is dedicated to completing them and very appreciative of our physio work.”…
“My husband served in the Navy! He was on a ship that sailed to help defend South Korea during the Korean War. Fortunately, he already knew how to swim before joining!, Thank you to all for organising this and helping Legacy support those who sacrificed so much for the greater good. May their courage and selflessness be remembered forever.”…
“Jaqueline is photographed with a picture of her husband who fought for the Australian Air Force in World War 2. She has been a member of Legacy since he passed away many years ago.”…
