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The garden commemorates the 41 veterans who were killed in action in Afghanistan. The number ‘42’ represents the veterans who have returned and succumbed to to depression, post-traumatic stress and other mental health issues.
There is a large mural designed artist Lee Harnden, which includes the words of The Ode, the Australian flag, and the sculpture of a Special Forces soldier.
42 for 42 is a not-for-profit organisation which was founded by ex-Army veterans whose aim is to help struggling veterans and their families by building a memorial dedicated to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. A Saluting Their Service Grant was received to help develop the memorial.
Location
| Address: | Chippendale Street, Suncorp Stadium, Milton, 4064 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.466251 Long: 153.009981 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Garden |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Afghanistan |
| Designer: | Tanya Wood (Sydney, NSW) |
| Artist: | Wayne Strickland (Sculpture), Lee Harnden (Mural) |
| Link: | https://www.42for42.org.au/the-memo… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 16th October, 2021 |
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