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My new years message to the troops

01-01-09

I hope this letter finds you all fit and well. I wanted to write to you all to say heartfelt thanks for your most valuable contribution to our country and the world. I know that to do what you do and to give what you give of yourselves requires a huge sacrifice both personally and professionally and although you are far from home I wanted you to know how proud this great country of ours is of all you do.

I've always believed that it is the Australian people that make our country great but it is the men and women like yourselves who put other peoples welfare and security beyond your own who I admire the most. In my book you are the real Australian's of the year.... true heroes.

Make sure you all stay safe and well..... there will be a huge welcoming home committee waiting when you return.

To your wives, partners and families back home I send my very best wishes and respect. Like most things in life anything worth doing takes a team effort.

God Bless you and God bless Australia.

Your mate,

Lee
Lee Kernaghan OAM

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