How do we frame our grief? How do we make sense of a life taken away so early? These are the things we will ponder for years to come and there are no easy answers. What is clear, though, is the way ET lived his life. He represented the finest values of the Royal Australian Navy. He believed passionately. He was loyal to his crew, and he never sharped his duty. He was courageous, diligent, and his sense of humour could defuse even the most difficult situation. He was a son, he was a brother, he was a friend, and he... he was a member of my crew. We will miss him.
I now commit Leading Seaman Joshua Holiday to the sea, may his soul rest in peace.
General salute, present, arms!
[Last Post plays in background.]
Present! Fire! Fire! Fire!
[While guns are firing, ET's ashes are poured out and into the wind, then Charge tosses a wreath into the ocean.]
[Under her breath.] Goodbye.
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