“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.”…
“I served as a Lieutenant on submarines during the Vietnam war and was even able to spend a few months with the American force patrolling. I have great a great respect for Legacy and the support they give to service men and families, I am very proud of the time I spent in the Navy.”…
“My husband served in the Air force as a Warrant Officer. We lived together in Wagga Wagga whilst he was undergoing training. He was later deployed to Darwin and spent some time in Papa New Guinea.”…
“I served in the Navy and turned 18 whilst in Papa New Guinea. In 1942 I was seconded to the Coast Watchers an Allied Military intelligence operation. As part of this operation, I served as part of the communications team that corresponded back and forth with ‘coast watchers’ behind enemy lines. Later in the war, I was deployed between the Indonesian island and Singapore as part of a mine sweeping operation.”…
“My husband served in the air force for 50 years. He spent many years deployed in Malaysia and was fortunate that he did not see any combat . I went a lived on base with him in Malaysia for four years.”…
