You Can't Coach That

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Trooper David Pearce was laid to rest today after a funeral service in Brisbane’s St Stephen’s Cathedral followed by a private family service. Trooper Pearce was killed serving in Afghanistan by a road side bomb. Like me, he was 41 years old and had a wife and two young daughters. My heart goes out to his family. All diggers serving overseas have my admiration and gratitude.

Australia is in the middle of a Federal election campaign at the moment. The Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition were at the service in Brisbane. I found myself feeling a little uncomfortable watching the evening news about an hour ago and seeing images of the Prime Minister warmly embracing Trooper Pearce’s wife. I am sure this was meant as a show of support and I hope Mrs Pearce found some comfort in this gesture but part of me doubts it.

Am I too cynical?

You can read the full story herehttp://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=70778

“You can’t coach that”