Veteran shares Remembrance Day with daughter at Wodonga service
Veteran Mitch Sisley marked Remembrance Day with his daughter, who read a poem at the service.
Mitch Sisley served 17 years in the Australian Army with two tours in Afghanistan and time in Kuwait. He left the defence force in 2018 due to mental health reasons.
At Wodonga's Remembrance Day service on November 11, he stood with his 15-year-old daughter Elodie. She read a poem to a large crowd.
Sisley called it a 'proud as punch moment'. He is now treasurer at Wodonga RSL.
He stays closely connected to fellow veterans. Sisley said leaving uniform changed him greatly.
After 17 years as a soldier, he had to find a new identity. Family helped him do this.
Fellowship with other veterans helped too. Remembrance Day gives the community a chance to pause.
People stand together with serving and former members.
- 17 years
- Years of service
- 15
- Daughter's age
- 2018
- Left defence force
- 2 tours in Afghanistan, time in Kuwait
- Overseas deployments
Why it mattersVeterans carry their service for life. Community groups like the RSL give them needed support, especially for mental health.
AustraliaAustralian veterans depend on community recognition and networks of fellow veterans for support after service, particularly in managing the transition to civilian life.
