A memorial service on Monday, October 16, at Broadford Returned Services League, RSL, will mark the life of Shaun Spain, a former Broadford soldier who died earlier this year.
The service, at the RSL at 27 Murchison Street, Broadford, will start at 1pm, followed by an afternoon tea.
Friends, family and the community are invited to share their memories of Mr Spain.
After growing up in Broadford, Mr Spain, 51, went on to serve 15 years in the Australian Defence Force, ADF, including five tours to East Timor, Afghanistan and Iraq, and was based at Puckapunyal for some time.
Mr Spain took his own life on January 7, leaving a note that identified the main reason was due to the lack of support for Australian veterans following their service.
He had experienced a long battle with the Department of Veterans Affairs, DVA, for both himself and the support of fellow veterans.
Following discharge from the Army, Mr Spain lived on the Gold Coast, where his funeral was in January.
Mental health helplines:
Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14
Open Arms Veterans and Families Counselling: 1800 011 046
