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Governor presents Australian honours and awards (4)
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Wednesday 12 May 2021
His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland, today presented Australian Honours and Awards to the following Queenslanders:
BRIGADIER TIMOTHY CHARLES O BRIEN
Commendation for Distinguished Service
For distinguished performance of duties, leadership, drive and vision on warlike operations as the Commander Task Group Afghanistan on Operation HIGHROAD, reshaping the Task Group Afghanistan, enhancing its contribution to the promotion of stability and security in Afghanistan, and reinforcing Australia’s reputation as a valuable Coalition partner.
Ron Walker, 60, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County surrounded by his family following a lengthy illness. He was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs.
Ron was born in Rock Springs on May 12, 1960, the son of Ronald J. Walker and Judy Cottrell.
He attending schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1978.
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He worked for Mountain Fuel/Questar from 1982 until his retirement in 2016.
His interests included spending time with his family, hunting fishing, gardening, watching sports and collecting knives.
Ron will be remembered for his jokes, sense of humor and quick wit.