Kokoda Police Trek 2012
Your knowledge especially of the history relating to my own family , really brought so much more reality to what my grandfather was involved in
Aidan,
Thank you for making this a very special experience for me. Your knowledge especially of the history relating to my own family , really brought so much more reality to what my grandfather was involved in. it wasn’t just a walk it brought me even closer to the grandfather I never knew. I loved the challenge and was proud to complete it with a great bunch of people. I will however hold the ranga jokes against you for a long timeJ
Cheers
Kate Howe
Kokoda Police Trek 2012
your knowledge of the track is second to none. To organise such a large crew and keep spirits up you did a fantastic job
Aidan,
What an amazing experience, your knowledge of the track is second to none. To organise such a large crew and keep spirits up you did a fantastic job. Owen, Simo and yourself take everybody’s needs into account. There were times when I thought what am I doing here? But what these diggers did in that campaign made me push through. Once again thanks I’ll be back again.
Tony Smith
Kokoda Police Trek 2012
Maybe one day with people like you refusing to let the history die that wars will remain in history and not in our present or future.
Aidan,
Your grasp of the history of kokoda is amazing. I really appreciated your humour and the way that you were in tune with 50 people at one time. I really felt that I had a tiny window into the horrors of war. Maybe one day with people like you refusing to let the history die that wars will remain in history and not in our present or future.
Good on you mate!! Keep up the great work, thank you for helping me grow
Paul Coughlan
Kokoda Police Trek 2012
the opportunities for personal growth were well worth the tough times and I think I have emerged from the track a stronger person
Aidan,
Thank you for the opportunity of a lifetime. I have really enjoyed getting to know more of Australia’s history and the contribution of our neighbours in Papua New Guinea to our war effort. While there were many tough times on the track, the opportunities for personal growth were well worth the tough times and I think I have emerged from the track a stronger person. Thank you for your passion and commitment in making the kokoda track experience possible for myself and many others. Congratulations on eth Anzac of the year award.
Kerry Robinson 24/4/2012
Kokoda Police Trek 2012
Thank you for an amazing experience! You have inspired me to learn more about our war history
Aidan,
I admire your passion for the kokoda campaign in 1942. You have inspired me to learn more our war history. This trek was an amazing and humbling experience for me. What an amazing country and amazing people. It tested my strength but I was determined and I am so proud of myself for finishing.
Thank you for an amazing experience!
Regards
Jenna Sheridan 24/4/2012
20 Years, Australian Military - Kokoda Trek 2012
I commend you of the highest level for the trek just completed. Your team and yourself, attention to detail from the get go was of the highest execution.
Aidan,
I never mentioned it on the track,, but you guessed and indeed knew many of my mates. I spent 24 years in the Australian Military, 20 of those years with the SASR, I am an NCO and have been to many theatres of war, I have seen the effects of war and the aftermaths amongst close friends. I commend you of the highest level for the trek just completed. Your team and yourself, attention to detail from the get go was of the highest execution. At all times you were across the level of the group and adjusted accordingly, you took into account factors such as climate, camp logistics, existing medical conditions and potential, you spent a lot of time working on morale and ensuring spirits were high…… your level of history is incredible and you respect for the Diggers inspiring….its been a while since I wore the uniform but I felt proud…. Your challenge to the group at Isurava was outstanding and what better messenger to issue that challenge .. but an Irishman…good on you! How you and your team kept your patience is testament to your professionalism, to have to deal with one or two ill prepared cops who forgot their own personal medicines and to front at your or Simmos tent each morning prior to breakfast so that they could get their blister sorted was weak… in most cases these individuals didn’t even attempt to wash their feet…… your team is brilliant and one to be proud of, your experience in that environment is second to none, we were always safe… Lest we forget…..
Dave O Brien 24/4/2012